Category: Autonomous learning
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How can I use Zoom for teaching online during the lockdown but make it more interactive? 9 instantly achievable ideas
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in Education, Adult Learning, Anxiety caused by learning, Autonomous learning, Coronavirus, COVID, Education delivery model, Education resources, Executive Education, Foundation Learning, Improve learning, Improve teaching practice, Improving learner writing, inform teaching, Knowing the learner, Learn anything, learner, Learner Centred, Learner success, Learners, Learning, Learning Outcomes, learning plans, Learning Progressions, Learning Strategies, online, Online learning, Pandemic, Should we teach, teach, Teach better, Teach Better Now, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Teaching philosophy, You can teach better, ZoomHave you been wondering how you can use Zoom for teaching during the lockdown? So have I. Here are some of the things that I’ve used that work.
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Why Did I Get Into Leatherwork? 5 Awesome Reasons That Might Also Resonate With You
So many reasons to get into leatherwork There’s a bunch of reasons why I got into leatherwork. I’ve talked about them a bit already. But they’re worth exploring further. Reason 1: I wanted a nice leather wallet but I thought they were too expensive I wrote about this here. When I started looking into leather…
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Where are the new models of education?
If there’s anything in need of inspiration and innovation it’s our education system. How well does our existing system respond to new technology, rising tuition costs and internationalisation? What about the changing demands of learners and employers?
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What is learner agency? 2 short videos with agency expert Dr Damon Whitten
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in Uncategorized, Adult Learning, Autonomous learning, Concepts, Improve learning, Improve teaching practice, inform teaching, Knowing the learner, Learn anything, learner, Learner Agency, Learner Centred, Learner success, Learners, Learning, Learning Strategies, Should we teach, teach, Teach better, Teach Better Now, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Teaching philosophy, You can teach betterWhat is Learner Agency? Agency is when learning involves the activity and the initiative of the learner, more than whatever is passed on from the teacher, curriculum or resources. Listen to Dr Damon Whitten and I discussing learner agency Learner Agency Part 1 Learner Agency Part 2 What else? Learner agency is when learners have…
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How to win $15 million dollars for developing a literacy and numeracy training solution: Global Learning XPRIZE
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If you could develop a scalable, tablet based, individualised learning solution for teaching basic literacy and numeracy to kids in developing countries, you could win $15 million dollars. It’s a competition and it’s happening right now. You can read about it here on the xPrize website, and I’ve pasted in the details below as well.…

