In the first part of this series, we discussed how teachers and administrators struggle to apply new technologies and updated processes to address the motivational challenges that prevent students from engaging in the learning process. As we go on, we’ll look at the complexities in students’ lives that affect their participation in the classroom. Dis-…
With the introduction of the Creative Curriculum within the UK, and giving teachers and administrators the opportunity to be more flexible in the delivery of core teaching programmes, new opportunities have arisen to motivate and enthuse young people, particularly when it comes to scientific subjects. After all, one of the main goals of this new…
Art plays a vital role in the personal life of an individual as well as in the social and economic development of a nation. The study of the visual arts encourages personal development and awareness of both our cultural heritage and the role of art in society. The learner acquires knowledge, skills and personal competencies…
Shoebox Dioramas are a part of every school year and in almost every classroom and serve as a great teaching tool. They are used to learn the arts and crafts of making things and they are also used to learn about subjects. This article shows you some creative ideas from the arts and crafts side…
Electronic games are one of the favorite leisure activities for people of all ages and social classes, and therefore electronic games are worth contemplating as an important cultural phenomenon. The question now for educational leaders and principals is how this technology can be brought into the classroom. When we discuss electronic games, as with all…
Digitization has changed the era of the mouse click or touch of the mobile phone as far as possible. As a result, methods become easier and tasks are computed simpler. From shopping to dating, from business to searching, conducting business meetings to maintaining social contacts, they are all on the same stage and the entire…
Podcasting is just one technology among the entire suite of web-based technologies used in distance education. In addition, broadcasting can be used in many different educational ways. Therefore, there are many possible combinations of podcasts in education. For example, consider combining teacher podcasts with student and teacher discussion groups, and blogging student presentations via video…
The question that if writers were born or could be created in the chapters of writing has sparked a long debate among scholars. Eminent writer Virginia Woolf strongly expressed her belief that like any other creativity, the art of writing can be gained through perseverance and single-minded practice on a daily basis. This revolutionary thinking…
Technology will be a barrier to creativity until its potential is harnessed. The more we use the power of technology, the more creative we become. When we see a screen, a mobile phone, a tablet or a computer, we need to see it as a means of creative expression. Research has shown that everyone is…
Career education for children at an early age can be very beneficial. Children can obtain a professional education through vocational schools or programs, or through homeschooling. A number of vocational education institutes operate online as well. In homeschooling situations, parents have complete control over their children’s needs and have the flexibility to teach them moral…