Teacher Trails

We are all different and thus learn in different ways. Each of us has a preferred or dominant learning style, but we also have a mix of them.  We can also use different learning styles in different circumstances as they are not fixed. Our learning styles model the way we learn and connect with knowledge, how we represent experiences, recall information; even the words we choose are influenced by our learning style.  The Seven Learning Styles Visual  (spatial) : You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. Aural  (auditory-musical):  You prefer using sound and music. Verbal  (linguistic):  You prefer using words, both in speech and writing. Physical  (kinesthetic):  You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch. Logical  (mathematical):  You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems. Social  (interpersonal):  You prefer to learn in groups or with other people. Solitary  (intrape...

Seth´s Blog  is one of the many blog´s I follow.  Why?  Not only because he has a unique writing style, but many of his posts will also for sure,  set you thinking after you  finish reading them.   What does he write about? The following statement was taken from his blog. Seth Godin  " writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything." Have a look at this one.  The cost of neutral If you come to my brainstorming meeting and say nothing, it would have been better if you hadn't come at all. If you go to work and do what you're told, you're not being negative, certainly, but the lack of initiative you demonstrate (which, alas, you were trained not to demonstrate) costs us all, because you're using a slot that could have been filled by someone who would have added more value. It's tempting to sit quietly, take notes and comply, rationalizing that at lea...

I opened this space to think and share what I find, what I do but also to think in a loud voice so that hopefully, others might read and share their thoughts as well. Some may agree, others won't. I know I can think a lot better when I'm thinking WITH others.  Many times my posts have to do with what I find or read from other colleagues, seldom can I remember how I got there, organisation is not one of my assets although I work hard to improve this. A few days ago, my colleagues and I finished a 4 meeting Professional Development course we prepared for a group of secondary school teachers on integrating technology to their daily practice, it all ended on such a high note!  In my experience, teachers are always thankful when you share information, experiences and tips.  They look so enthusiastic and are ready to share what works for them in their groups.  All the same, sometimes I stop and wonder how many are willing to take the plunge, leave "common groun...

I read and follow quite a number of blogs and I always marvel at the amazing things people share. Today I found  What Ed said  "A teacher, a learner, an inquirer, and now a blogger."  There are a number of interesting posts, the one that most caught my attention is:  10 ways my thinking has changed…  such a great way to show how our thinking has (or should have) changed! Many times thinking about the changes education is going through and how technology is changing our lives and the way knowledge is acquired/built… I think this post describes it in a fantastic way, I couldn’t have found the words to say it in a better way. There’s also a  “10 ways series”… worth looking into.  10 ways to get students to own their learning 10 ways to foster a love of learning 10 ways to create a culture of thinking 10 ways to grow as an educator 10 ways my thinking has changed 10 ways to think about your learning space 10 ways to hel...