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The role of technology in the PYP

EdTech4Beginners

In addition to these general uses, PYP teachers should also use technology to aid the development of international mindedness, support inquiry learning and to help students to reach deeper understandings. How does technology support the development of international mindedness? How does technology support inquiry?

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What the flip?

Learning with 'e's

Everywhere I look I'm seeing 'Flip teaching' or 'Flipped classroom'. There's a lot of hype about this 'flipping' idea and it's getting me flipping irritated. What does flipping actually involve? Even Aaron Sams, a highly visible proponent of the flipped movement admits that the term is ambiguous.

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Learning comes first

Learning with 'e's

Flipped classrooms exploit the power of technology to take some forms of learning away from the traditional classroom. If the answer is yes to any or all of these questions, then technology should be incorporated into learning design. In fact, most of the old, familiar educational landscape is under scrutiny.

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Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning: Five Ideas to Consider

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

In fact it can even amplify teaching, as experienced in the flipped classroom. Please note that the effective flipped classroom also amplifies learning! Inquiry is a powerful piece of the technology support.

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Inspire to learn

Learning with 'e's

Universities are replete with lecture capture tools, interactive media, web based content and personal response technologies; students arrive equipped with social media and mobile devices; technology supported distance education has been long established; universities are experimenting with flipped classrooms, gaming and MOOCs.

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Blended Learning - what is it, pros/cons, tips and resources

Educational Technology Guy

It is similar to the flipped classroom, but with more emphasis on in-class work with the teacher over video/home content. Project Based Learning is a type of blended classroom. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. blended learning flipped classroom' Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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It’s About the Learning, Not the Technology … Until It Breaks

Graphite Blog

As technologies evolve and improve, it is critical that technology support models evolve with the technology. Blended learning, hybrid learning, digital learning, flipped classrooms, and project-based learning -- jargon overload! Learn how Graphite.org can help you find the next great learning app.