The learning fun doesn’t end just because summer begins! Encourage your children to continue their science studies and exploration outside throughout the summer vacation with these great ideas from Tabitha Savage.
Now that ActivInspire includes the functionality to embed HTML into flipcharts, a whole world of possibilities has opened up. But it's also left a lot of educators asking questions, such as "What does embedding HTML mean?" "How does it work?" and even "What is HTML?" Never fear, Lisa Dubernard has been investigating and her latest blog post aims to answer all these questions and more!
In her second article for Promethean Planet, Belle Wallace challenges the widespread belief that ‘gifts and talents’ can only be found in traditional academic subjects. She advocates the acceptance and celebration of a rich range of capacities that are revealed across the curriculum. Once again, her plea is: ‘Find the gift and, whatever it is, nourish it!’
With many educators realizing the potential that video learning can have in the classroom, Steven Anderson has put together a list of some of his favorite tools to use with YouTube. Covering both video creation and consumption, Steven's recommendations give you a good start on getting more out of your favorite video service.
May 7 to 11 is Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States. At Planet, we think this should be a global initiative. Maybe even twice or three times a year! To help you celebrate this most momentous of weeks, we've got lots of exciting things on offer, including cool posters to display in your classroom. Read the blog post to find out more!
Promethean's Head of Training and Professional Development, Margaret Allen, explores how interactive technologies can present the ideal environment to support high-quality speaking opportunities in the classroom.
What is examination technique and how can you help your students to develop a strategy for tackling exam and test papers? Secondary science teacher and education author, Sam Holyman, offers a helpful overview of exam technique, plus invaluable tips you can share with your students.
Mathematician, Liz Gibbs, walks through her latest two flipcharts, covering special quadrilaterals (for ages 7 and above) and early counting (for Early Years Foundation Stage/pre-school). Both flipcharts are available to download from the Planet resource library.
In many countries, it's that time of year again – exam season. Secondary school teachers are preparing their students in the last few precious weeks of teaching to achieve the best possible grades in their exams. But, what is revision and can we help our students revise more effectively? In her first blog post for Promethean Planet, secondary science teacher and education author, Sam Holyman, offers useful tips to pass on to students.
Are you looking for advice on how to introduce classroom clickers, such as ActivExpression, to young students? Early Years Practitioner, Lorraine Munro, is here to help with hints and tips on using the handsets with younger children, picked up from her own experiences in the classroom.
Jim Wynn, Chief Education Officer at Promethean, looks ahead to the fourth Education Fast Forward debate, which he anticipates will strike at the heart of understanding how we learn and how we can improve the construction of learning scenarios by taking our cue from the world of gaming.
Dr. Paul Howard-Jones, Professor of Education at the University of Bristol, is a guest speaker at April's Education Fast Forward debate. Dr. Howard-Jones's topic for discussion is 'Educational Gaming and Neuroscience—The Next Level?', which he introduces in this exclusive article for Promethean Planet.
Sean McDougall is internationally recognized as a pioneer in using design techniques to transform education. Planet recently caught up with Sean to find out more about his work, his theories about education and his hopes for the Education Fast Forward debate program, in which he participates.
Who doesn't love a little extra acknowledgement for a job well done? Planet Super User Tabitha Savage shares great ideas to encourage and reward your students without draining your pocket!
Belle Wallace is known worldwide for her work with learners of high potential. She is Director of TASC International, immediate past President of the National Association for Able, Gifted and Talented Children (NACE) and Editor of 'Gifted Education International'. Her credo is: 'Find the gift in every child and nourish it!' In the first part of an exclusive blog series for Promethean Planet, Belle discusses the questions "Who are the 'gifted'?" and "Where are they?"