Category: Embed literacy and numeracy
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Using Camtasia 2 with Keynote to upload training content to Youtube
I recently purchased Camtasia 2 for Mac so I could screen capture recording and upload it in various ways. My reasons for this are: To see if I can “flip” my own training model. In order to do this I first need to create a body of video style content and make it available. To…
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What is Embedded Literacy and Numeracy? Get These 4 Books By Graeme Smith Right Now
Embedded literacy and numeracy is not new Embedded literacy and numeracy is not a new approach. It’s something that good tutors and trainers have always done. Especially in trades and vocational training. Here’s a definition that we work with in New Zealand. Embedded literacy and numeracy is: The explicit teaching and learning of literacy and…
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Embedded Numeracy Training: Place Value Part 3 – Metric Measurement
Working with Place Value This is the third part in our three part mini-series on place value and how to use our new Place Value Chart. If you missed the first two, you can read them here and here. Thanks again to ALEC All-star Janet Hogan for these great examples that come from our professional development work…
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Embedded Numeracy Training: Place Value Part 2 – Estimation
Estimating and Place Value People working in trades or vocational training often need to estimate quantities and should always estimate before using a calculator to work out an exact amount. This often requires multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000. Many trainees find this difficult. You can use your LIteracyNumeracyPro.com place value chart to develop…
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Embedded Numeracy Training: Place Value Part 1 – Multiplying and Dividing by 10
Working with Place Value Understanding place value means understanding our number system and how it works. Here’s a couple of examples that you can use or modify. These are designed to work together with our giant Place Value Chart available from LiteracyNumeracyPro.com. Thanks to ALEC All-star Janet Hogan for these great examples that come from…
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Embedded Numeracy Training: An Introduction
Getting started with place value We’ve got quite an exciting project underway at the moment. This is the launch of our LiteracyNumeracPro.com shopping site. The link will be live soon, so watch the space. One of our products is a giant Place Value Chart designed to meet the needs of tutors who are embedding numeracy,…
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Hacking Reading Comprehension: Part 4 – Having a Go
teach better now by hacking reading and listening comprehension
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Hacking Reading Comprehension: Part 3 – Some other special words you need positively need to know
Teach better now by hacking reading comprehension
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Hacking Reading Comprehension: Part 2 – The Super Hacks List
Hacking Reading Comprehension Graeme Smith
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How To Hack Reading Comprehension: Part 1 – When to Hack
Teach better now by learning how to hack reading comprehension and listening comprehension. Every teacher needs to know this!