Salman Khan: Let Us Use Video to Reinvent Education
This TED Video is worth watching for any educator, parent or student. This is what technology can do to change our world!
Month: March 2011
Overcoming a Science Language Barrier: Are you a native speaker?
Yesterday I had an opportunity to observe a secondary school science lesson in an ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom. Most of the students in that class speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or Japanese as their first language. The majority… Read moreOvercoming a Science Language Barrier: Are you a native speaker?
Iona Beach Park Environmental Field Trip
Tomorrow my students and I will be discussing science field trips for elementary school students. I have been thinking of a field trip I would like to share with my students that would be something they might have not thought… Read moreIona Beach Park Environmental Field Trip
Practicum Reflections
For the past few month I have been a Faculty Adviser to Teacher-Candidates (pre-service secondary science teachers). As part of my responsibility I had to observe their teaching and provide them with useful feedback. It was my first time to… Read morePracticum Reflections
Khan Academy: A Technological Revolution of 21st century
I have been thinking where technology has made the biggest difference in education. I do not need to think long to answer this question. In my view, one of the best examples is the Khan Academy. You have to check… Read moreKhan Academy: A Technological Revolution of 21st century