Last friday I didn't have the possibility to be present during the lesson, so I decided to google about cooperative learning. I learnt a lot of new things and I found interesting to share with you the history of development of Cooperative Learning. In the mid-1960s, cooperative learning was relatively unknown and largely ignored by educators. Elementary, secondary, and university teaching was dominated by competitive and individualistic learning. Cultural resistance to cooperative learning was based on social Darwinism, with its premise that students must be taught to survive in a “dog-eat-dog” world, and the myth of “rugged individualism” underlying the use of individualistic learning. While competition dominated educational thought, it was being challenged by individualistic learning largely based on B. F. Skinner’s work on programmed learning and behavioral modification. Educational practices and thought, however, have changed. Cooperative learni...
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Hello everyone, This week topic is Project Based Learning which we dealt with last week. This time I want to share with you 7 important reasons why students should use project based learning. 1.Engaged hearts and minds Students actively engage with PBL projects which provide real-world relevance for learning. Students can solve problems that are important to them and their communities. 2.Deeper learning PBL projects lead to deeper understanding and greater retention of content knowledge. Students are better able to apply what they know to new situations. 3.Exposure to adults and careers Through PBL, students interact with adults, businesses and organizations, and their community, and can develop career interests 4.A sense of purpose A great project can be transformative for students. Seeing a real-world impact gives them a sense of agency and purpose. 5. 21st century workplace skills Beyond basic knowledge, students learn to take initiative and responsibility, solv...
Five Ways to Use Padlet in the Classroom Hello future teachers, This week we have to post about "Padlet". It is the first time for me to be informed about te usage of padlet, especially in classroom. During my research I found a few ides relating on the usage of padlet in classroom. And I wanted to share with you. First of all I want to make a presentation of padlet as a concept. Padlet is a free tool to create an online bulletin board that you can use to display information on any topic. You can add images, links, video, and more. It is a free, online "virtual wall" tool where users can express thoughts on topics of their choice. It's like a piece of paper, but on the Web. Padlet should be used for two importatant reasons: First of all, it allows students (or teachers) to collaborate; and s econdly, it is SIMPLE to create and does not require many devices. In fact uses for Padlet in classroom could be endless, but here are a few ideas to g...
How Important is Technology in Education?
How Important is Technology in Education? Hello everyone. This is my first post and I found interesting sharing with you the reason why technology is important and how important it is in education.Technology is a key aspect of learning in the schools. Whether we like it or not, technology is everywhere; and in order for our students to survive in post-secondary education and the business world, they must know technology. Here are top 10 reasons for the importance of technology in education: Students demand it. Students are engaging with technology constantly outside of the classroom. Kids like to be interactive, and learning through technology has now become a part of their lifestyle. New teachers are demanding it. The technology movement has been implemented in post-secondary education as well as other professional jobs. For new teachers, technology is considered a necessity for the learning environment. Kids are the digital native. Kids know technology better ...