I recently did a series of lectures and workshops on Game Based Learning (GBL) at the University of East Anglia where I talked about how a new generation of learners have emerged and how far we as educators are meeting their expectations in the classroom. I raised the question if games and simulations can aid [...]
Ideas for Learning and Creativity: simplicity
July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Seeing things differently When I first came to the UK from Sweden I got a job as a Guest Porter in a fancy hotel in Cambridge. This was a real learning experience for me particularly when it came to day-to-day language. For example colleagues would ask, pretty much daily, if I was ‘alright’. Now this [...]
Top iPhone Apps for Teachers and Students (and others)
July 1, 2010 By 13 Comments
There are hundreds of apps to use for teachers and students. The problem is that many are either of poor quality or, let’s be honest, too pricey or pointless. I have compiled a brief list of excellent apps that work in the classroom and/or as independent tools for teachers, presenters and other professionals. This post [...]
Ideas for Learning and Creativity #4
April 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Creativity and Innovation This fifth post looks at ways in which students and teachers can improve the way they express ideas and communicate their understanding of key issues. I have also mentioned how cross-pollination into different spheres can help improve our practice as teachers – if you find this topic of particular interest please visit [...]
Learning whilst Immersed in Web 2.0 Part 2
March 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
This post follows on from Learning whilst Immersed in Web 2.0 Part 1 where I discuss the origins of WEB 2.0 and why the World Wide Web changed in the way it did around 2004. I also listed 10 WEB 2.0 tools that have helped me in my teaching and some that have been suggested [...]
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