7 ways to integrate mobile computing into your classroom
The third type of digital divide and why mobile devices should remain on Much has been written about the digital divide. And we are now seeing research and publications focused on...
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Where does it hurt? That’s the key diagnostic question whether you’re a presenter or a clinician A common clinical dilemma in counselling practice is when the practitioner is more...
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What’s not to like about putting on a costume and knocking on strangers’ doors for free candy? I grew up in a low-candy household, so when I was a kid, October 31st was my...
View Article3 Classroom Essentials: Education, Inspiration and Fun
How well do we integrate all three in our teaching/learning environments? On a Porter Airlines flight the other day I read an interview with branding guru Ron Tite in the in-flight...
View ArticlePresentation Secrets 3: Three Rules for an Outstanding Presentation
Earn it, care about it, and tell me a story Although I have never attended a Dale Carnegie seminar on public speaking, I have found that his books are a treasure trove of wisdom...
View ArticleParagogy and Heutagogy
Advances in education theory for a digital world This article is abbreviated from: Herie, M. (2013). Andragogy 2.0? Teaching and Learning in the Global Classroom: Heutagogy and...
View ArticleWho was your favourite teacher?
Take a moment and consider…who was your absolute favourite teacher? What was it about him or her that had such an impact? What was so memorable about this person’s qualities and...
View ArticleRules of Engagement
The “Top 4” Preconditions for Learner Engagement Educators and presenters are rightly concerned with learner engagement. Creating engaging learning environments was the theme...
View ArticleSeven Essentials for 21st Century Education and Teaching
Stuff it took me 20 years to learn – and I’m still trying to figure out 1. Learning is volitional. It cannot be mandated. We can teach, but each person decides for him- or...
View Article10 Ways to Promote Learner Engagement
Learning is up to the learner, but teaching is up to the teacher It’s one thing to teach, and quite another to learn. Learning is up to the learner, not the teacher. Just like the old saying: “You...
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