TED Talks to Inspire Students to Maths
For many students, the mere mention of Math brings a shadow of dread, the boring, unyielding, uncompromising need to work at numbers in it’s abstract forms, from algebra to imaginary numbers.
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How To Ace That Exam: Optimising Learning
Following on the heels of our recent article on Examinations we focus now on something all students should be taught but unfortunately aren’t, that is ‘How to Learn’.
For the Love of Math – Fascinating TED Talks on Math
For the majority of us, Math or Maths is this rather dreary, arbitrary, very abstract subject that we occasionally apply when we’re out shopping.
The Case for Exams
Since time immemorial, examinations have been used as a measure of academic success. Ancient Chinese folklore tell many tales of country youth, in their abiding desire to better themselves and their fates, head to the then-capital of Peking to sit the Imperial exams, to join the ranks of the elite Government.
The Best Books to Encourage Students to Start a Writing Habit
Writing, whether putting thoughts or imagination on to paper (or screen as the modern case may be) is a skill that once acquired is rarely lost.
The Best Mini Compact LED Projector Systems for Schools, Classrooms & Learning Spaces
The technology for projector systems have come a long way since the early days of blindly bright light-bulb OHPs (Over-Head Projectors) and the heavy weights of the mounted projectors.
Education Wish Lists – Teachers share your wish lists with Parents!
A couple of years ago, my daughter had one of those, once in a lifetime teachers – dedicated, caring and compassionate without being overbearing, focussed and best of all, she knew exactly how much push and pull was needed for each child to get them to really reach higher and reach for more. Within that […]
Drafting & Drawing Tables for the Office, Studio or College
Design studios would not be complete without one of these drafting tables. Suitable for home, office, college and university, it’s an essential piece of furniture for the creatives.
Ultimate Journals for the Coming Year
As the end of the year draws to a close, with each New Year’s resolution made, promises for a better life, a new you, anything from goals to hopes and dreams and wishes, there are few things that are able to match the promise and potential of a new year as a new journal.
The Core of All Learning: An Interview with Diana Laufenberg
The Core of all Learning – it isn’t about what you know, but what you can create from what you know – An Interview with Diana Laufenberg
How to Reference
When I taught in Tertiary Education, one of the biggest challenges, I and many of my colleagues faced was plagiarism by students across all years of their Undergraduate studies.
OECD’s 2012 PISA Results: The Truth About Academic Successes in the Far East
Every three years, come December time, I get ready for a good chuckling at the ridiculous blame game, and the seemingly, desperately important name and shame game of the OECD’s PISA Results.
Visit to Versailles
In our book, no visit to Paris is complete without a trip to Versailles. In hopes that we may actually entice you to extend your visit to Paris simply to spend one whole day, steeped in and absorbing the amazing architecture and stories behind this grand palace.
Top 5 Things to See and Do in Paris
Our recent visit to Paris was a lot more relaxed especially as we had seen and done most things touristy the first time round. It did however allow us the luxury of re-visiting the places that we felt were the ‘must see’ spots.
The Great European Road Trip 2
So we are finally here in France! Amazing! The journey to the ferry was relatively smooth, although there were some tense moments when we debated whether or not we would be allowed to board the ferry as the sat-nav predicted that we would be there at 12.35 for the 1.15 ferry, and it clearly stated […]
Beating the Queues at the Eiffel Tower
For many the sole purpose of visiting Paris is to get as close to the Eiffel Tower as possible. For the majority the spectacular view of the bronze steel structure against the romantic River Seine and breath-taking architecture that surrounds, is not enough. The trip to the very top of the Eiffel Tower is almost […]
Visiting Paris
Accommodation Once we decided that we were going to spend the first week of the European Road Trip in Paris before heading off on the rest of the Great Adventure, we had to start looking at accommodation options. We debated staying on the outskirts of Paris and taking the metro in every day or staying […]
The Great European Road Trip I
Preparing For the European Trip Tomorrow we set off on our great adventure – A Europe Road Trip! Interestingly the build-up to the road trip and the research in to how to prepare for a road trip was surprisingly limited. So we thought that we would share all that we had learnt in one easy […]
Numeracy App for iPad Review and a Giveaway
FREE APP GIVEAWAY For a limited time only, Numeracy App is available FREE for five lucky winners as a Giveaway. To participate in the draw scheduled for 1th of February 2013, simply leave us a comment below and sign-up for updates on this blog. For an even greater opportunity to win, Like ColourMyLearning on Facebook too. […]
Misconceptions of Teaching with Technology
We all know at least one person who refuses to be drawn to technology. ‘It’s too difficult’, ‘I’m too old’, ‘It’s not for me’….the excuses are vast and reasoning fairly simple to understand for technology is at once scary and exciting. For a multitude of people who have not yet experienced the draw of technology, […]