http://information-age-education.com Transforming Teaching for the New Millennium Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:51:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If I ask you when did you study hard last time your answer is bound to be none other than “Exam Season”. Similarly if I want to know when you studied smart last time, obviously you would say last 7 days prior examinations. Let us take general trend in practice. ... http://information-age-education.com/study-at-its-best%e2%80%a6seasoning-yourself/ If you suspect that your young child may be struggling in school, you sometimes have to become a private investigator to determine whether your feelings are accurate. Some children don’t talk and some teachers aren’t the best at relaying information, which leaves it up to you to do the investigative ... http://information-age-education.com/3-ways-to-determine-if-your-child-is-struggling-in-school/ The following guest post was contributed by Christine Howell who frequently writes about Online Degrees and college related topics for Online College Guru, an online college directory and comparison website. A great deal of coverage is given to the issue of online safety and protecting children from the less desirable ... http://information-age-education.com/using-the-internet-to-unlock-your-childs-learning-potential/ I lost my DSL connection for a couple of days, and to tell you the truth, it was all I could do be patient and wait for it to be restored. But in those two days, I felt like I had lost my connection to the entire world. That’s how ... http://information-age-education.com/schools-that-break-free-go-forward/ It has not just revolutionized the way we search on the Internet, but also made education more fun and relevant in today’s technology-dependent world. With Google Apps, teachers and students can set up their own account and use Gmail, Google’s instant messenger GTalk to chat with teachers and ... http://information-age-education.com/have-you-tried-google-apps-as-an-educational-tool/   Video Resources With the popularity of YouTube, there are thousands upon thousands of video resources available for free that can enhance the educational experiences of students in classrooms.  Take the time to locate the proper resources ahead of time and look for other sites that stream educational ... http://information-age-education.com/5-ways-to-enhance-teaching-and-learning-with-technology/ Tony Wagner, author of Global Achievement Gap, has an informative keynote speech about the Global Achievement Gap. He discusses 7 survival skills for thriving in the workforce and thriving: Critical thinking Collaboration and the ability to lead by influence through networks Adaptability ... http://information-age-education.com/global-achievement-gap/ Teaching in the information age requires that teachers stay ahead of the curve when it comes to technology, or they risk being left out of the loop.  Using the internet and staying informed via the information superhighway should by now be a part of your daily routine.  Email ... http://information-age-education.com/back-to-basics-%e2%80%93-5-reasons-teachers-need-to-blog/ There is a no greater gift that we can give our children than quality education. Education knocks down the barriers erected between the rich and the poor, it’s the catalyst that’s needed for the reaction that combines hard work and determination and converts it to success, and it’s wealth that ... http://information-age-education.com/making-educated-changes-to-further-education/ A friend and I are going to make an interactive whiteboard based on Johnny Lee's video. For about $40 in  parts you can make an interactive whiteboard. When I went to the Maker Faire I got to try it out. Very cool. Here is a video on Instructables giving a little ... http://information-age-education.com/wii-remote-interactive-whiteboard/