“The whiteboard is not a magic carpet. It will not float into your classroom and whisk your troubles away. It is more like investing in a new house, certain things are in place when you agree to the purchase, not all of it is organised as you would like, but with the careful gathering of [...]
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Education in Israel
Posted by Kevin on February 26th, 2012
Israel is a country best known for its religious and historic importance – at the heart of four major world religions, and ruled throughout history by tens of different empires. It has also, however, become a centre of education, science, and research and development with the country’s hi-tech industry being considered second in importance only [...]
Are Schools Without the Latest Technology Putting Kids at a Serious Disadvantage?
Posted by Kevin on November 9th, 2010
With the rise of the computer in the workplace, it follows that technology education should be fundamentally important in schools. The number of jobs that require computer skills is increasing, and many areas of business that used to be analog are now digital, like the stock market, art and design for advertising and business, and [...]
Discovering the Teacher Within: Helpful Questions to Ask Yourself
Posted by Kevin on November 9th, 2010
We’re all learning things as we go through life, but what makes us qualified to teach them? There are so many challenges that go along with becoming and being a teacher – maybe it’s not worth the trouble. Maybe it’s just too difficult to stand up in front of people who are the future every [...]
10 Useful Facebook Tips for Teachers
Posted by Kevin on August 3rd, 2010
Guest Post: Kyle Simpson writes for a medical billing website where you can find information on a career in medical billing industry. Teachers are always looking for new and better ways to engage their students in the material they’re learning. And with so many kids interested in technology and social networking, the teacher who can [...]