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Edtech is needed more than ever in vocational training to help prepare students for their future careers. Instead of centering the discussion around traditional academic paths, let’s do something different and see how edtech supports vocational education:
If you want to create more video lessons, you have to know that there are options and that it won’t cost an arm and a leg. It’s up to you to decide what could work best for your classroom and maybe get more teachers to join in. So let’s explore five instructional video ideas for teachers:
Good educational videos are all about managing cognitive load. To captivate your students’ attention, all you have to do is follow best practices such as creating bite-sized, goal-oriented videos that engage both visual and auditory channels.
Good teaching methods such as spider web discussions work in different settings, and students can learn from each other even when they aren’t online at the same time. Using the power of forum-style discussion assignments, teachers can genuinely encourage students to take ownership of their learning.
Spider web discussions are a great way to increase class participation, especially in online sessions where teachers need new ideas to encourage students to engage fully. Find out what they are and how to organize spider web discussions in synchronous online classes.
The most effective way to constantly check in on students, teachers and even parents is by sending surveys. These are a great way to understand the major challenges faced by educational institutions, but also a starting point for change. Let’s see some survey ideas to help schools make the best decisions for all stakeholders:
It’s no secret that teachers are usually under a lot of stress. A part of the solution can be incorporating self-compassion into teaching. Self-compassion has three main components: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Learning how to use them on a daily basis can enhance job satisfaction, but also has a rippling effect on student well-being.
Encouraging more students to participate in online classes means giving each one plenty of opportunities to do so and creating the right environment. If you’re feeling stuck right now or want to get them to open up more, here are seven activities to try next:
Building a resilient school culture ensures that the whole school will be more prepared to deal with changes, big and small. While we don’t know yet when we will return to “normal,” we do know that showing emotional support goes a long way.
The gap between education research and practice is a big problem that education leaders and policymakers need to address. However, teachers can reap the benefits of educational research by tapping into valuable information to use in their daily practice. This information is widely available online, so why not give it a try?
