Objectives: To learn more about research on “what motivates us” and when do we feel like working? Lesson plan: Watch
Category: The digital classroom
Useful places to visit
Image via CrunchBase NachoFoto NachoFoto could be a great resource for anyone that uses current events in his or her
7 skills students need for their future
Dr. Tony Wagner, co-director of Harvard’s Change Leadership Group has identified what he calls a “global achievement gap,” . You
David Cameron’s statement as prime minister
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Discussion groups in English class
Image by Keith Allison via Flickr Objectives: To learn how to discuss in small groups and hopefully be able to
Second election debate on Sky news in the UK
This is the sky news leaders debate. The second showdown with the three main parties.
Earth Days, American Experience, PBS Video
Objectives: To learn about the background of the modern environmental movement. Activities: Watch the movie (click on picture) Make a
Playing games to learn?
Our Courts is a web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in
Books we have read in class
Image via Wikipedia This year we have read: “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy and “Catcher in the Rye” by JD
Prime Minister’s Questions: 24 February 2010
Image via Wikipedia Objectives: Question Time is an opportunity for MPs and Members of the House of Lords to ask
How to improve your writing
When our students turn in their school papers teachers automatically see if the students have plagiarized. This is done in
Living faster, digital natives
Food for thought Take a look at these videos on how the digital revolution is changing our lives. At home
Presenting at ICT teacher conference
Image via CrunchBase On February 3rd. I was fortunate to be able to both attend and participate at a large
Collaborating and learning
Teaching methods: The whole class collaborating and working together as a group. The students reflections can be found on links
