4 Ways You Can Keep Your Kids Busy at Home Amidst COVID 19 General by Jason Phillips - June 16, 2020January 2, 20220 There's no denying of the fact, COVID-19 has given birth to several challenges across the globe for parents who had school going kids. Young age is a time when kids are supposed to be encapsulated in academic institutions for a better future. However, this year it is tough to say if schools and colleges will reopen anytime sooner. This is the main reason, a lot of parents across the globe are worried about their kid’s education and are looking for creative ways to keep their munchkins busy at home. Not to forget, there are several activities that can have a strong impact on young minds while they're at home. Read on to know more: 1. Have Open Conversations The first and easiest way to engage kids at home is to allow them in
5 Signs You’d Be A Great Teacher Classroom Management New Teachers by Jason Phillips - July 2, 20190 Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? Teachers are one of the most important parts of our workforce as they train our future leaders. Their care, compassion, and educational training make them one of the most important people in schools and colleges. As a teacher, you will interact with children and students on a daily basis - the words you tell them will be ingrained in them long after your lecture ends. Becoming a teacher means taking up a lot of responsibility, but if you have fun while you’re doing it- it will never feel like a burden! If you are thinking about the job prospects and salary, then being a teacher is one of the safest professions to get into.
Top Ways to Improve Engineering Students’ Technical Drawing Skills General by Jason Phillips - June 20, 2018June 26, 201810 Engineering and architecture students are honed to perfect their skills in drawings and creating architectural blueprints and plans. However, there are ordinary architectural drawings and sketches that every engineering student can create, then there is technical drawing. While most students love drawing perspectives, sketches, and the interesting graphical part of any engineering or architectural drawings, the rational, logical and technical side is probably the most hated. Although technical drawing is not as sexy and appealing as freehand writing, it is 100% as important! What is a Technical Drawing? Sometimes called draughting or drafting, technical drawing is the discipline and act of composing drawings that visually communicate how something is constructed or functions. Technical drawing is important for communicating ideas in the industry and
How Teaching Technology is the wave of the future? Blogging & Technology New Teachers by Jason Phillips - February 20, 20183 Education is definitely the most vital function in our general public today, yet it is still not properly understood, in spite of staggering investment levels from financial bodies and governments. For what reason do students keep on attending a classroom or embarking on an online course? How would we direct students to the correct information and help them understand it? We may have an exact notion and some hunches, yet despite everything, we do not have any central knowledge. That is really frustrating. With the ascent of the web, it appeared as though education was on the cusp of an entire insurrection. Today, however, you would be pardoned for not seeing quite a bit of a distinction between the way we
4 Digital Safeguards For Modern Teachers Blogging & Technology by Joel Wagner - August 6, 2017August 6, 20171 I started my teaching career in 2002. Our world and the digital landscape have changed dramatically since then. Navigating this new landscape can be challenging for teachers who want to engage students with the latest technology, but also protect themselves from some of the pitfalls that this always-connected world brings with it. Here are four digital safeguards you can easily get started on this week that could help your teaching life. 1. Create a free "school-only" Google account "But my school provides me with an email address, why would I do that?" That's a great question. Why should we even bother doing this? Once upon a time, this was a non-issue. Now, the idea of opening a browser window on a projector in
Reading aloud – enriching your young child’s reading experience Reader Appreciation by Jason Phillips - June 16, 20171 There are many benefits to reading aloud to your kids. To begin with, reading helps parents bond with their children, and thus they might grow up eager to open a book, learn and put their creativity to good use. Studies have shown that if you don’t read to them by the age of 5, your kid’s interest in reading may drop to 40%. Why should you strive to instill a passion for reading in your child? Read on to find out the reasons. Language development Research says that reading aloud to kids is a healthy way to promote language development, as well as additional literacy skills. Both shared book reading and reading aloud has proven to increase a child’s literacy ability
Homework and study – key practices that will make it easier for both parents and kids General by Jason Phillips - March 14, 20172 When it comes to doing homework, both parents and kids are stressed out. As you may have already noticed, it’s a lot more difficult than you think to persuade kids to study, especially after a long weekend or tiring spring vacation filled with fun activities. The good news is there are practices you can try out to make both your life and the life of you kid a lot easier. Make better house rules First thing’s first. You might want to limit TV time, and make that a house rule. When it’s time for homework, you should close the TV and compel your child to stay focused on the assignment they have to complete. After they’re done, you can allow them
Six major barriers to teachers using technology Blogging & Technology New Teachers by Jason Phillips - January 8, 20178 The use of advanced technology in education has been severely affected by frail digital literacy skills. However, experts agree that despite being spiteful and prevalent, it is a concern that can be solved. Sadly, some issues caused by technology can’t be addressed; at least, not yet. Six main impediments are harming the system, and they’re categorized in 3 main groups: • Impediments that cause trouble, but to some degree, can be fixed • Impediments that tough to handle and demand substantial resources to be fixed • Impediments that can be fixed by teachers and educational institutions Digital literacy Both the young and the old are affected by digital literacy. And no matter how hard we try, this concern won’t get fixed by itself. That’s because
How students are taking advantage of education tools available in technology Classroom Management by Jason Phillips - December 5, 20166 Technology fosters fundamental structural changes, and can be used by students to attain significant productivity improvements. Used to support learning and teaching, the tools available mend experiences, expand course offerings, and keep students’ perceptions wide and diversified while at the same time boosting motivation and engagement. Technology accelerates learning, and has the power to alter teaching methods by ushering a brand-new way of connected teaching. The model helps professors and teaches gain more access to resources, professionally-written content, and systems that help them perfect and personalize their learning. Online learning tools and the use of open-source educational resources increase productivity and accelerate learning rates; they also reduce costs linked to program delivery and instructional material. Here are some of the best
How technology can help create and foster an individualized learning environment Classroom Management by Jason Phillips - November 13, 201611 Here’s an interesting irony: we live in a society that values creativity and encourages individualism, yet the education system is rigid, generalized, and treats everybody the same. In its defense, neither the necessity nor the means for an individualized learning environment were present until recently, so its current state of the education system is not exactly surprising. However, with the technology revolution here, there’s no reason not to embrace what technology has to offer. Here’s how technology can help create and foster and individualized learning environment and polish the bright minds of tomorrow. BYOD BYOD is an acronym mostly used in IT-related jobs, but which is slowly making its way into education as well. It stands for “Bring Your Own Deviceâ€, and
Three tips when you consider your child’s daily interaction with technology Blogging & Technology Classroom Management by Jason Phillips - October 3, 20161 There’s no better proof for the fact that technology is the future than the numerous surveys whichindicate that 70% to 90% of the children from US and Europe have some sort of online presence by the time they are 2 years old. Whether we’re talking about some tweets or photos shared by their parents on social platforms, or full-fledged accounts on said networks, one thing’s for sure – children nowadays are growing up embraced by technology, and while that’s not a bad thing in itself, it can be risky if it’s not done right. You, as a parent, need to make sure your child is putting technology to good use. Here are three tips when you consider your child’s daily
SYWTT on Pinterest Blogging & Technology by Joel Wagner - August 21, 2016August 21, 20161 I have heard about Pinterest for years but never got into it. I don't need new recipes or DIY projects to not do, so why even bother? Well, I was wrong.As I have been getting back into blogging in recent months, I've begun to see some of the value in Pinterest. As I explore it, I see a lot more value. So much so that I have created a few boards that I regularly update and you may find helpful. If you've never used Pinterest, you can check the boards out below without even going to the dreaded site. You'll be glad you did. They are: New Teacher Resources Teaching Resources Music Ed Links Blogging Resources
5 Tips For Effective Parent-Teacher Communication General by Tess Pajaron - August 18, 2016August 18, 20162 One of the major downfalls for young teachers is poor parent-teacher communication. Too often we forget that parents can be some of the best allies we have in reaching our students, and that we all have a common goal. Early positive communication is the single most effective way I have found to avoid later conflicts down the road. In today's article, Tess Pajaron tackles the issue of effective parent-teacher communication. While it might be the kids that you see every day, parents are a huge deal when it comes to doing your job effectively. A parent can be an ally behind the scenes, supporting our work and encouraging their children to trust in us and take our lessons seriously. Getting a parent on board requires
10 Mistakes New Teachers Make (And How To Avoid Them) New Teachers by Joel Wagner - August 8, 2016February 6, 202025 If you're anything like me, you gained a great deal of academic knowledge about your content area in college and very little actual knowledge about getting students to stay quiet long enough to learn from your abundant knowledge base. Over the years, I have observed young teachers enter the profession and make many of the same mistakes. I have compiled a list of 10 mistakes new teachers make. Nobody makes all of the mistakes, but invariably we all go through a few of them within our first few years of teaching. Mistake 1: Many new teachers try to be "the cool teacher" and end up being "the pushover" I get it. We all want to be liked by our students. The mistake many teachers make is that they
Level Up Your Teaching: Engaging Students Through The Power Of Classroom Games General by David Reeves - August 5, 2016August 4, 20162 Learning only happens when students are engaged, but unfortunately, teachers continue to struggle with engagement, especially when children enter middle school. One way to keep kids engaged and improve student retention is through classroom games. Games — in the classroom and outdoors — that incorporate an educational component get kids excited about learning, and are a great tool in the arsenal of teachers of any grade level, but especially when students are nearing or in middle school. Here are some tips to help make your classroom games effective. Take Advice From Game Designers As a teacher, you know that classroom time is valuable. You don't want to fill it with anything that is wasteful, so are games worthwhile? Games are effective at motivating,