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Resources and Downloads for Teaching Critical Thinking | Edutopia

Resources and Downloads for Teaching Critical Thinking | Edutopia
A nice article to help us review information on the importance of critical thinking in our classrooms.

Teachers: Preparing for Your Best Year Ever | Edutopia

Teachers: Preparing for Your Best Year Ever | Edutopia
Great read while we prepare for our new 2013-2014 term.

The 21st Century Educator checkilst

files.simplek12.com/downloads/21stCenturyTeacher.pdf (by Simple K-12*)

This is a wonderful 21-point checklist on "You are a 21st Century teacher if..."

Some of the points I was particularly interested in are the ones related to sub teachers (the Lead Instructor will love this one!) and the virtual field trip (some of us currently pay for our learners to go visit the various museums...)

Check this out and please do post your comments!

N.B. *This applies to adult education as well...

Questions and Answers: Determining What Our Students Really Need | Edutopia

When using the ADDIE process in instructional design, it is crucial for one to identify a problem (needs assessment) before making an attempt to offer a solution. As Professor Deasultels from the School of Education -- Marian University states,   we must ensure we conduct a proper needs assessment before attempting to help the learners in our classrooms.

How do you conduct your needs assessments when you have a  new intake and how efficient is the method you have used so far?

Questions and Answers: Determining What Our Students Really Need | Edutopia

Ideas for Digital Citizenship PBL Projects | Edutopia

The value of Digital Citizenship (DC) is felt throughout, and educators ought to ensure proper DC is part of what is taught / learned in a classroom. In Ideas for Digital Citizenship PBL Projects | Edutopia we hear about ways to ensure Project Based Learning (PBL) incorporate DC teachings in addition to industry standards.

As stated by Andrew Miller, Edutopia's Educational Consultant and Online Educator, "in our increasingly connected world, what it means to be a citizen is contextualized by more than just our countries and communities."

What are your thoughts about Miller's article?