10 resources that changed my teaching practice:

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IPods in the Classroom

Alex: It works because you have to really think about the topic as a whole, not only goof-around, but actually plan and consider all your key points. Because we talked about how to structure the podcast and about, like, pitfalls, we knew that we had to make it ‘visual’ and tell a story so people [...]

Make it ‘Sticky’: how to create memorable lessons

Sticky = understandable, memorable and effective in changing thought or behaviour. Two big questions needs to be addressed by teachers each lesson: What’s the point of the lesson? Why should it matter – will it matter to the students? It may seem obvious to many but it can be easy to forget when you have [...]

Make it stick

Make it ‘sticky’Sticky = understandable, memorable and effective in changing thought or behaviour. * Teacher talking to a class (5%) * Student reading a book (10%) * Student watching an audio visual presentation (20%) * Student watching a teacher demonstration (30%) * Students taking part in a discussion group (50%) * Students involved in an [...]

Learn how to communicate better

Making students see the bigger picture is difficult but crucial. Using overview early in the course, say, when you introduce a new topic or Unit is an ideal way of getting them thinking about the ‘story’ of what you’re doing. Re-visiting these overviews are also important so students can see where they are heading, particularly [...]