Near, far and an alternative
Near, far and an alternative -- The beginning of Beth's article, on teaching 'near' and 'far,' reminds me of the old Italian word 'codesto,' meaning 'that which is near to you but far from me.' It...
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I have often found students who are reluctant to participate in class behind the alpha students, become actively involved in online discussions. I use the SCAN tool at Tregoed.org for discussing...
View ArticleHi Bob. I agree that it would
Hi Bob. I agree that it would be difficult to teach the concept solely with media. However, it could be a good way to reinforce as well as to provide students with an opportunity to donate their...
View ArticleHi Sandra. You make an
Hi Sandra.You make an excellent point about competing with parents! I really liked this article from last fall - A Student's Plea to Put Down Your Smartphone...
View ArticleThank you so much for this
Thank you so much for this post, screen time is a concern that a lot of people express. It's a balance we have to consider. Students and teachers will benefit from using technology as it can support...
View ArticleIt's a good reminder
It's a good reminder (appropriate, meaningful and empowering ways learning) of what we need to be doing as teachers whether we are using technology or not. Thanks, Eddy
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Thank you for the bringing this up. I am always thinking about this. I am online teacher and my students set infront of screens more than 10 hours a day.. How can this affect their understanding ?
View ArticleHi Zainab. It is certainly a
Hi Zainab.It is certainly a question. There is some research supporting the fact that all people need to take periodic breaks from screens from their health. I found an article when researching this...
View ArticleBalance is key to technology
Balance is key to technology use in classrooms and at home. Technology is used everywhere now for so many things some things are amazing and some fall short but I like the perspective you put on this...
View ArticleNear, far and an alternative
Near, far and an alternative -- The beginning of Beth's article, on teaching 'near' and 'far,' reminds me of the old Italian word 'codesto,' meaning 'that which is near to you but far from me.' It...
View ArticleI have often found students
I have often found students who are reluctant to participate in class behind the alpha students, become actively involved in online discussions. I use the SCAN tool at Tregoed.org for discussing...
View ArticleHi Bob. I agree that it would
Hi Bob. I agree that it would be difficult to teach the concept solely with media. However, it could be a good way to reinforce as well as to provide students with an opportunity to donate their...
View ArticleHi Sandra. You make an
Hi Sandra.You make an excellent point about competing with parents! I really liked this article from last fall - A Student's Plea to Put Down Your Smartphone...
View ArticleThank you so much for this
Thank you so much for this post, screen time is a concern that a lot of people express. It's a balance we have to consider. Students and teachers will benefit from using technology as it can support...
View ArticleIt's a good reminder
It's a good reminder (appropriate, meaningful and empowering ways learning) of what we need to be doing as teachers whether we are using technology or not. Thanks, Eddy
View ArticleThank you for the bringing
Thank you for the bringing this up. I am always thinking about this. I am online teacher and my students set infront of screens more than 10 hours a day.. How can this affect their understanding ?
View ArticleHi Zainab. It is certainly a
Hi Zainab.It is certainly a question. There is some research supporting the fact that all people need to take periodic breaks from screens from their health. I found an article when researching this...
View ArticleBalance is key to technology
Balance is key to technology use in classrooms and at home. Technology is used everywhere now for so many things some things are amazing and some fall short but I like the perspective you put on this...
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