Self-directed Learning

Banning Artificial Intelligence in Education Is Counterproductive

27/01/2023 / ATL Skills, Online Learning, Relationship Building, Self-directed Learning, Technology Integration / 1 Comment

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the way we learn, work, and create. Everyone is talking about ChatGPT these days. “ChatGPT has gained over 1 million registered users in just 5 days, it became the fastest-growing tech platform ever.” (Harris, 2022). Putting things into perspective, Instagram took over two months to reach a million users …

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Use an Assessment Roadmap to Reduce Students’ Anxiety and Promote Student Agency

18/09/2022 / Assessment, Self-directed Learning / Leave a Comment

Introduction Assessment can be challenging, particularly when it seems you’re never quite sure when it’s going to come around. By using an assessment roadmap, students are able to engage in goal setting. Knowing what they are expected to achieve by a certain date provides students with a sense of control that they may not otherwise …

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Why do Inspirational Quotes Motivate Us?

13/08/2022 / Productivity, Self-directed Learning / 2 Comments

Introduction There are many inspirational quotes on Pinterest, Facebook, and everywhere else. However, do they motivate us to achieve our goals and inspire us to generate new ideas? The answer is yes! I enjoy reading notes from James Clear’s 3-2-1 newsletter. In his newsletter, he shares 3 short ideas, 2 quotes from others, and 1 …

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16 Ideas to Introduce the Hidden Curriculum in the First Weeks

05/08/2024 / ATL Skills, Self-directed Learning, Transitions / 1 Comment

Introduction The first weeks of school can be the most stressful time of the year. Teachers are trying to figure out their schedules and classrooms, and students are trying to make new friends. One of the best ways to start the new school year to help teachers and students get to know each other better …

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10 ideas to end the school year

10 Ideas to End the School Year

24/07/2022 / ATL Skills, Inquiry, Relationship Building, Self-directed Learning, Service Learning / 2 Comments

Introduction We are approaching the end of the school year. It’s time to think about creative and fun activities for students at the end of the year. The inconsistency of in-person and online instruction has made teachers and students more exhausted than ever. Due to Covid, many planned activities have been cancelled, which has frustrated …

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Motivation

10 Ways to Increase Student Engagement and Motivation

01/09/2022 / ATL Skills, Relationship Building, Self-directed Learning / 2 Comments

Introduction Inconsistent remote and in-person instruction combined with increased absenteeism due to Covid or Covid related isolation has created a frustrating learning pattern that’s hard to keep students engaged and caused apathy and low student motivation. When students feel like their hard work is not worthwhile or when they are unable to see how their …

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