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Teaching means learning. When we teach, we are questing for knowledge. Hence, learning. Thus, teaching is a manifestation of lifelong learning. Being a teacher, is a lifelong learner, a learning designer. All this is due to my philosophy of "Life is a redox"; when one gives, another has to take, otherwise, life won't exist. Teaching is a devotion, not just a profession.

Saturday, 13 June 2020

10 CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM- by Matthew Lynch

10 CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM

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If your goal is to engage and educate students to the greatest extent possible, you need to consider the benefits of an innovative classroom. An innovative classroom will possess several key traits, including:
  1. Reflection
Innovative classrooms engage in constant reflection and inquisition. They think about what is working as a class and independently and what is not. Reflection can be uncomfortable, but for a class to be constantly evolving and innovating, this process must occur. Furthermore, an innovative classroom will always be asking itself, “what if?” Students won’t be satisfied with the status quo and will push themselves to be always learning more. Invite and encourage students to ask questions.
  1. Constant learning
An innovative classroom never stops to catch its breath. Every event is seen as a teachable moment, and students will benefit from a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  1. Creativity
A creative classroom not only comes up with unique solutions to everyday problems, but it also develops the responses necessary to deal with future challenges. A creative classroom fosters innovation by encouraging students to think outside of the box.
  1. Connection
An educator must always know his or her students, as well as the trends that are emerging in the profession. He or she will seek out new techniques and technologies and encourage students to do the same.
  1. Principles and routines
You should exist and function on strong principles and routines. Incorporate strong values to guide the class. The teacher in an innovative classroom will encourage consistency and diligence by establishing hard-and-fast guidelines for how the day is run.
  1. Problem-finding
Innovative classrooms don’t wait for problems to appear to them–they actively seek out problems in the classroom, in their learning, and in the world. Innovation starts with a question–not with an answer. New technologies and understandings can only be developed when students begin to ask questions about “why” or “how.”
  1. Collaboration
A collaborative classroom encourages innovation by pushing students to work with others who may be different from them, either in their beliefs, behavior, or background. Collaboration in the classroom encourages discussion, which is the father of all innovation.
  1. Variation
Don’t rely on one teaching or learning technique to get a point across. An innovative classroom includes teaching strategies that are always evolving, and are different from day to day.
  1. Goal setting
Innovative learners will set goals for themselves, and crush them. These goals may be large or small, or ideally contain some aspects of both types, but should guide learners towards innovation.
  1. Opportunities for revision
Not only are innovative learners risk-takers, but they also recognize that nothing is ever perfect. As a result, an innovative classroom is resilient and pushes students and teachers to always be changing, adapting, and improving. Innovative learners will look to themselves and others to better every aspect of their performance.
These ten characteristics are important in establishing an innovative classroom. Although they don’t necessarily always come naturally, it is important for teachers to be aware of them and to incorporate an action to help develop each characteristic on a daily basis.

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Saturday, 25 April 2020

Mentimeter: The Dos and The Don'ts Part 1

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Thursday, 16 April 2020

Mentimeter: How to install it in your mobile in a split second

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Mentimeter is an engaging presentation tool! Whether you're an educator, a presenter in a meeting, or in a conference, or whatever role you're playing, when your goal is to engage your listeners, here is the appropriate tool! Installing Mentimeter is easy. Just follow the steps in the video. In less than 30 seconds, you're ready to go with Mentimeter! This is one of the videos in the Mentimeter tutorials series. Subscribe to my channel: N Kushairi to support my effort to motivate teachers and students all over the world. I know using apps and tools are daunting and intimidating, but being in the 21st century, you gotta be tough. Don't worry I am not an IT expert myself but I believe we are lifelong learners. " I am just an amateur manifesting the lifelong learning in me" This video is made by an amateur for amatuers our there! A present from me for my fellow amateur-teachers out there! Like Share and Subscribe. Thank you! "By Amateur For Amateurs" :)