Articles in category 'personalised learning'

 
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It is clear that technology has a significant role to play to inspire and motivate our learners.  We all know that WWW stands for World Wide Web.  However, many schools have yet to realise its true potential for bringing the real world into the classroom.  Communication […]

By Alex Savage, May 3, 2007, 7:42 am o'clock

 
 

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Our Y7 students created leaflets in ICT about the right to education and learning to learn using our 7.3 online unit.
Before finishing the project they gave each other feedback in order to refine their work using a differentiated worksheet.
We sorted the class into low, middle and high achievers […]

By Alex Savage, May 1, 2007, 11:47 pm o'clock

How much does it cost to feed a penguin?
Creating a budget for a zoo is how many schools teach students to create and use a spreadsheet.  It is an easy way to demonstrate how formulae can be used to calculate totals and work out how to make a profit.  However, why study a place that […]

By Alex Savage, April 25, 2007, 8:53 pm o'clock

Am I bovverd?!
Have you ever stopped to think why students lack the motivation to learn?  According to research produced by EPPI Centre ‘pupils are more likely to be engaged with the curriculum they are offered if they believe it is relevant and if they are given opportunities to take ownership of their learning.’  This requires […]

By Alex Savage, March 6, 2007, 10:11 am o'clock