Bright Classroom Ideas

The Top 50 Edublogs of 2017

Stephen Marr - 0

Following up on the list we compiled a year ago with the The Top 20 Edublogs of 2015, we have expanded the list to include the top 50 education websites.Out of the numerous websites worldwide focusing on education policies, teaching practices, methodology, or educational technology, some manage to stand out from the rest, garnering a hefty social following in the...

Reading Habits [in the New Literary Landscape]

James Hartley - 0

Everyone knows the importance of good reading habits and teachers are always wondering how to make students read more. The truth is, they are reading more. Teachers just don´t know how.The idea that students these days have more competition for their time from social media, smartphones and on-demand TV is true but only tells part of the story. A...

A Different Online Course on Finnish Education

Pirjo Suhonen - 0

ALO Finland introduces a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Innovative Pedagogy and EdTech in Finland, inspired by Finnish education.The emphasis is on the practical and holistic approach, as well as simple solutions that can be easily repeated, adopted and further developed further worldwide. The course is aiming to be more than just content delivery and theory.A MOOC at...

15 Ways To Help Kids Learn Anything

Gillian Judson - 0

We all want our kids to learn and do well at school. We also want our kids to be passionate and engaged in their learning. When it comes to student engagement strategies, I’m sure there are times when you’d like to help your kids with their schoolwork, teach your kids something new, or tap into or ignite their passions. Do...

LMS: 8 Essential Features

Stephen Marr - 0

As blended learning is gradually becoming the norm, schools around the world are progressively using a Learning Management System (LMS) for all aspects of the teaching process: to enroll students, to deliver lessons, to assign homework, to assess learning, to track progress, to produce reports and grade books.‘LMS’ is a broad term that covers a wide range of software applications,...

Using Smartphones in the Classroom [20 Amazing Ideas]

Nikos Prokopiou - 0

Some easy ways to use phones in the English classroom

I have spent a great part of my teaching career teaching young ESOL students. Sadly, a substantial part of that trying to police and prohibit using smartphones in the classroom.Eventually I have to concede that it was a pointless exercise and a missed opportunity. I could have done all the things I am talking about below.There is a myriad...

MOOC, Learners Community, Technology and Collaboration

Pirjo Suhonen - 1

MOOC, learners community and collaboration

I moved back to Finland less than two years ago to continue with my studies. Master’s studies and thesis are now accomplished – Phew! Whilst studying I was trying hard to figure out how to put together the iron, technology and the pedagogy that goes with it.First time I heard about MOOC was couple of years ago and my...

Gamification: How Can Teachers Use it?

Stephen Marr - 0

Gamification and the Learning Experience

In the previous post, What is Gamification?, we described the basic principles of gamification in the classroom and some of the main elements that teachers can use.To create a specific action plan, we need to explore first the similarities between games and the learning experience, and how we can capitalize on them.How are games similar to the learning experience?They...

What is Gamification?

Stephen Marr - 0

‘OK, whoever finds the correct answer will get 5 points and a sticker. I’m writing the names of the students with the most points on the board. Let’s see who will be on the top!’ If you regularly set up in class mini competitions like that, you are already using gamification techniques in your teaching. In fact, you are employing...

The Top 20 Education Blogs of 2015

Stephen Marr - 0

Now that 2015 is over, let’s see who were the ones that really made a difference in the year that passed.There are countless education blogs worldwide, focusing on teaching practices, methodology, or educational technology. We all have our favourites, but some managed to stand out from the rest in 2015, garnering a hefty following in the process.So, did your...