21st Century Learning tools

The OECD’s PISA studies show Finnish students are among the best in the world in reading, math and science.

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)

Via villaves56, juandoming, Bibliotecas Escolares Argentinas, Gaby Bibliotecaria de Argentina, Cecilia Palmieri, Ursula Sola de Hinestrosa, jose antonio gabelas, Jaume Samarra, Educación Castilla-La Mancha, Rui Guimarães Lima

Do you know the actual theories of learning? A learning theory is an attempt to describe how people learn, helping us understand this inherently complex process.

Via Rui Guimarães Lima

BEST OF S'COOL TOOLS Q2 2012: In ES-Instruct Edition 044, we took a look at the most fascinating s'cool tools featured in the newsletter throughout the first quarter of 2012 -- those tools that had you clicking and sharing away.

Via Cristóbal Suárez, Maite Goñi, Rui Guimarães Lima

Despliegue de capacidades, habilidades y destrezas en torno al modelo de competencia informacional de 3 fases que nos presenta Gloria Durban.

Via jmanuelgarrido, ThePinkSalmon, Rui Guimarães Lima

The first role of trained infotention is to recognize whether or not  multitasking, single-minded focus,  or alert but diffused attention is the most appropriate mind-tool for the task at hand. However, for those many situations in which multitasking is either necessary or preferable or both, the most important question is whether -- and to what degree -- multitasking more effectively is a learnable skill. -- Howard 

 

"Results showed that participants did much better at multitasking after training. Interestingly the benefits transferred to the untrained dual task. Brain training can thus be used to get better at multitasking!"

Via Howard Rheingold, Tom Perran

Let's talk about LEARNING, not technology! What are some cultural shifts in our fast changing world, that have an impact on our own learning as educators?

Via elenired, Lynnette Van Dyke

Download an 11X17 version of the Developing 21st Century Critical Thinkers Infographic by Mentoring Minds.com.

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)

Uma Precisando de um pouco de inspiração – ou talvez inquietação – para esse começo de ano? O Educ-ação, projeto sem fins lucrativos que estimula a busca de novos modelos educacionais, selecionou dez filmes sobre educação que podem ajudar nessa procura. A lista traz desde lançamentos independentes a clássicos dos anos 80, nacionais e internacionais, que questionam os projetos pedagógicos muitas vezes opressor das escolas e o papel do professor na formação do aluno. Confira os trailers – e, em alguns casos, até o filme na íntegra!

1 – A Sociedade dos poetas mortos, de Peter Weier (1989)

2 – Corrida para lugar nenhum, de Vicky Abeles (2010)

3 – Pro dia nascer feliz, de João Jardim (2006)

4 – Escritores da Liberdade, de Richard La Gravenese (2007)

5 – A onda, de Dennis Gansel (2008)

6 – Ser e Ter,de Nicholas Philibert (2002)

7 –The Wall, de Alan Parker (1982)

8 – Waiting for Superman, de Davis Guggenheim (2010)

9 – Entre os muros da escola, de Laurent Cantet (2009)

10 – A educação proibida, de German Doin (2012)

http://portal.aprendiz.uol.com.br/2013/01/02/conheca-10-filmes-inspiradores-sobre-educacao/

Via SandraVBarbosa, Rui Guimarães Lima

We've needed a strong pedagogical framework for digital tools since the introduction of technology into education. Hopefully this helps.

Via Ana Cristina Pratas, Louise Robinson-Lay, Ken Morrison, Lynnette Van Dyke, Rui Guimarães Lima

Do you know why infographics that combine compelling graphics, charts, lists and texts are so popular and spread so quickly? Our brain processes visual information 60,000 times faster than printed ...

Via Tom Perran

Animals that are socially isolated for prolonged periods make less myelin in the region of the brain responsible for complex emotional and cognitive behavior, researchers at the University at Buffalo and Mt.
Via Deborah McNelis, Tom Perran

Recommendations by Paul Iwancio. Why use online discussion boards? They keep students engaged with the material after class. They inspire critical thinking. It gives shy students or ESL students a chance to participate ...

Via Lynnette Van Dyke

Books and educational toys can make a child smarter, but they also influence how the brain grows, according to new research presented here on Sunday at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.

Via Sally DeCost, Deborah McNelis, Tom Perran