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Benefits of Effective Infusion of Instructional Technology
Effective infusion of technology benefits all students. Technology allows educators to meet the needs of all students no matter what the students' preferred learning modality. Visual, auditory, and second language learners can benefit from programs like EdPuzzle, YouTube, Discovery Education, Quizlet, GAFE, and Flocabulary that use videos to enhance the learning process. Tactile learners can use Google Draw to create pictorial demonstrations of proof of mastering content. ELL students benefit a great deal from any technology that immerses them in the new language they are trying to learn. The more ways they hear, see, and use new language the better chance they will have in learning to comprehend that language. Quizlet, Quizziz, Kahoot, and Socrative bring in the competitive component. Let's face it, we are all competitive in one way or another.
By Randi Merritt6 years ago in Education
Use Your Time Wisely: Advice I Should Have Followed
Time is a very precious thing. It’s funny because it doesn’t actually exist, it’s something that humans concocted for measurement. Over generations it’s taken so much meaning to all of us. One of the biggest life lessons I’ve been told over and over and still never really followed deals with how I use my time. I’m sure everyone has been told that time is precious and we should be spending our time wisely. This is a valuable lesson that I think 95% of us will ignore despite knowing that it’s true. Why don’t we follow this advice and what does spending your time wisely truly mean?
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Education
Letter to a Freshman
Dear Jane, High school...the white walls, clogged hallways, and smelly locker rooms. Oh, the glory days, but all of that will cease to exist when it comes to focusing on the actual classes you will be taking. English, in particular, will be a tough one. Gone are the days of easy grammar and spelling worksheets. Say hello to long and constant essay assignments. Yet never fret dear Jane; writing can be fun! Here are a few steps to make your transition from junior high English classes to high school a little easier.
By Alexandria Bliss6 years ago in Education
Help! I’m a Substitute Teacher with No Lesson Plans! Part 2
As discussed in "Help! I'm a Substitute Teacher with No Lesson Plans! Part 1," walking into a classroom and being expected to teach a group of students when you were not provided lesson plans or the proper supplies to carry the plans left to you can be a stressful situation. Below are some tried and true activities I have used that fill time and keep students engaged. The hardest part about being left to teach a class with no lesson plans is finding enough activities to keep the students from acting poorly. Even though some of these activities are not necessarily the most intellectually stimulating, they are educational and will keep most students busy depending on their age.
By Haley Peterson6 years ago in Education
Part II: Should a University Have to Pay the University to Market the University?
Overview In the first part of this article, we examined the changing dynamics between universities and their athletic departments. We looked at how more and more, an institution’s identity is increasingly intertwined with its sports activity. We examined the pressure on colleges across the country to compete in the athletic space—both on the field and financially.
By David Wyld6 years ago in Education
How to Make the Most Out of College
Change isn't easy. Moving over 1,000 miles away from your family and friends and everything you've always known isn't easy. I'm the kind of person that generally doesn't enjoy change (but I mean, who does?) and, in most cases, doesn't handle it very well. Going off to college both scared me and excited me greatly, mostly because I've known I wanted to be at this particular school for the past two years, but it's so far away from my little hometown that it felt like the scariest thing in the world.
By cecil elliot6 years ago in Education
You Can Still Finish Your Degree While Working Full-Time. Top Story - October 2018.
Getting a degree when you work full-time is one of the most challenging things a person can do, but if you have a firm objective, it’s worth chasing. If you know what career path you want but you need a degree to get there, you can still do it even if you’re a non-traditional student.
By Leigh Fisher6 years ago in Education
My 10 Year High School Reunion
This past weekend, I attended my (dreaded) high school reunion. The weeks and months leading up to the event were the worst I've ever experienced. I will not disclose all reasons at this time, as they are ongoing, but what I can say is that this past year has been the most emotionally draining, traumatic, and eye-opening year I've gone through.
By Xena Warrior6 years ago in Education
Surviving University
As someone currently in her final year of University and trying to juggle a long distance relationship, family halfway across the country, a social life, and writing the most important piece of literature of her life so far whilst completing other assignments, I can say without a shadow of a doubt... it's the hardest thing I have ever had to do.
By Laura Park6 years ago in Education
Post Grad: What the Real World Looks like After Graduating
College graduation is an exciting time. For the past 12+ years we have been working towards receiving a higher education, a degree that can make our families proud, but also allow us to achieve a dream job. As we graduate from college, we embark on a new chapter, a new journey where we begin to understand the reality of being an adult and having to now learn to take on responsibilities such as paying your own rent, etc. I grew up with friends who had to work at an early age to support themselves, to friends who were dependent on financial aid and student loans, and to friend whose parents helped along the way. I was fortunate to have my parents help me when it came to financial support, but I also had the help of financial aid and student loans. As I began to live in an apartment that is where I realized how much it takes to live on your own and why it's important to save money when it comes to paying bills.
By Carina Tejada6 years ago in Education