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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

How children learn best


Dr Judy Willis applies new knowledge in neuroscience to develop better learning strategies for children. She's found that using video games can be a powerful way to engage young people in effective and enjoyable learning, and mindfulness plays a part too. These techniques are also being employed in the Shaping Brains program in Queensland with some encouraging results.

Monday, October 22, 2012

100 blogs for language lovers

100 blogs for language lovers
You don’t have to speak several languages to love it. Whether you just want to brush up on your main language, learn another, or even choose which to learn, there is tons of help on the internet, especially in blog form. To make the most of it, check out these 100 fantastic blogs for language lovers who enjoy vocabulary, grammar, linguistics, and much more. They are written by professors, students, and language lovers alike.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Hot Chalk Lesson Plans Page

This site looks interesting. Why don't you check it out...
the ultimate free resource for teachers
HotChalk’s Lesson Plans Page (LPP) was created with one goal in mind—making life easier for teachers. You’ll find over 3,500 relevant lesson plans here, created by teachers, proven in the classroom, and absolutely, positively, completely... free! Choose from a wide range of subject-specific plans, available for all grade levels.
 

 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Shaggy dog stories podcasts

Liven up listening skills development with these shaggy dog stories from Antimoon.I would create comprehension worksheets to go with each story.