http://netvouz.com/pdboyer/tag/learning?feed=rss pdboyer's bookmarks tagged "learning" on Netvouz http://www.learninggamesnetwork.org/ A Network of People, Ideas, and Resources for the Future of Education The Learning Games Network makes connections among those who care about and have a stake in the future of education. We provide resources to help teachers use games in the classroom. We work with educational publishers and media producers to design better learning games and develop new business models for getting them into the hands of teachers and students.  We host local and online events for students to learn about game design and new media for education. Our aim is improve the tools and resources for learning. Join our non-profit network and help create the future. pdboyer Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:32:46 GMT http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/ The mission of the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science is to promote the nationwide application of active learning techniques to the teaching of science, with a particular emphasis on case studies and problem-based learning. pdboyer Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:50:08 GMT http://c4lpt.co.uk/25Tools/index.html pdboyer Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:53:37 GMT http://teachingtechnology.suite101.com/article.cfm/7_online_science_projects_for_all_grade_levels Online science projects provide active and engaged learning, along with encouraging students to develop a better understanding of science. Students are also more likely to retain the knowledge gained through these online activities, because they are more connected with the learning process. The collaborative nature of the science projects listed below help students develop the ability to work in both team-based and independent work. Read more at Suite101: 7 Online Science Projects for All Grade Levels: Project Based Learning Science Activities that Connect the World http://teachingtechnology.suite101.com/article.cfm/7_online_science_projects_for_all_grade_levels#ixzz0kwKJsR5K pdboyer Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:34:20 GMT http://www.batcon.org pdboyer Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:53:37 GMT http://techlearning.com/article/8670 Digital perspective on Bloom's Taxonomy and technology in education. pdboyer Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:13:44 GMT http://wiki.classroom20.com So, how can this be used in the classroom? Even without sending in your DNA for sampling 23andMe puts a lot of the study of genetics and ancestry into context in a way that is more interesting and compelling then what I ever learned in school. The website provides a collection of educational materials to guide educators and learners on a personal journey of genetic discovery. Here are some of the great learning resources 23andMe offers to enable visitors to discover the world of genetics. A great place to start with students would be with the Variations section which highlights stories of famous people and how their genes affected them. This can be tied to an activity where students reflect on how they think their genes may have shaped who they are or ... pdboyer Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:56:31 GMT http://www.pbs.org/teacherline/catalog/courses/INST120 Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles Course Description: Unlock the secrets to developing a curriculum that meets the learning needs of different types of students. Create a cross-curricular unit that integrates technology to support learning, and plan lessons that address the different ways that your students learn. Activities will help you build flexibility into your lesson plans, enabling you to integrate your new knowledge into your instruction. Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available. For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Sylla... pdboyer Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:59:16 GMT http://www.digitalnative.org Blog, wiki, book, video all associated with the digital native concept and John Palfrey's book, Palfrey, John, and Urs Gasser. Born Digital : Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives. New York: Basic Books, 2008. pdboyer Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:27:47 GMT http://www.prometheanplanet.com/blog/?p=1008 Dr Robert Marzano and Dr Debra Pickering review their recent research into the effectiveness of the Promethean Activclassroom and Interactive Whiteboards on raising academic standards. pdboyer Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:29:43 GMT