Information Processing Theory and Impact on Learning
The Information Processing Theory is an approach to cognitive development that suggests a way in which humans process the in…
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Gamifying Education: Not Just Playing Video Games
The observed motivators which engage children in free play are tantamount to the key elements found in games (1) . Further, …
Using the Power of the Internet to Connect People
Online performance artist Ze Frank's discusses his "web playroom" in the video below. Traditionally, art ende…
Flipping the Classroom: Don't Re-Invent the Wheel, Find Pre-Made Video Resources Online
There has been a lot of talk lately around the theory of ‘flipping the classroom’. Essentially, students preview lesson mate…
Reaching the Visual Learner: Software to Create Digital Posters or Infographics
Ever find yourself drawing incomprehensible doodles as you attempt to explain an idea to a student? I do all the time. There…
Reaching the Auditory Learner: Text-to-Speech Software and Voice Comments
It's undeniable that students learn best in different ways. So much time is spent classifying learners as auditory, visu…
Learning Skills and Work Habits: Tech Tools for Tracking Student Behaviours
The first statement of the Learning Skills section of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s publication Growing Success: Asses…
Social Media in the Classroom - Twitter Pilot
Social media is a great tool to integrate into the classroom and I have experienced with various platforms such as Edmodo, B…
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Here's a look at our cohort support board. It's nice to see people have been acting on their offers and updating the…