Creating Meaningful Experiences Through Video
Teachers CreativityIn today's digital world, one of the greatest powers we have is the ability to tell our stories- and share them with the world. Teaching students how to tap into that power not only makes learning more meaningful, but it positions them to take their place in digital society.
Components of Digital Learning: How Technology Changed the Learning Landscape
Teachers CreativityTechnology is making it easier to create interactive learning lessons and helping students reach mastery of their learning goals in the classroom. Students are becoming increasingly engaged in the material when they have access to technology and when instructors use tools to help them communicate both during and outside of class.
End the Year with the Best. Final. Ever.
Teachers CreativityA middle school English and Digital Media teacher shares her best end of year project to engage excite students at the end of term. Now, a collaborative, small group final project that students complete and present to their peers within the class period is standard. It was such a success that now it is used every year.
7 Ways to Deliver Excellent Lesson Plans That Stick
Teachers CreativityEven when you are sure you have created the perfect lesson sometimes they can fall flat in the classroom. Your lesson plans content may be solid but still gets lost in translation from the page to the classroom. Here are seven ways to deliver lesson plans that stick with your students.
7 Apps for Student Creators
Teachers CreativityCreation based tasks promote higher-order thinking, encourage collaboration and connect students to real-world learning. There are a handful of interesting and dynamic apps that turn your students into creators with the leadership of teachers.�
Making Learning Visible: Doodling Helps Memories Stick
Teachers CreativityShelly Paul and Jill Gough had learned that doodling while taking notes could help improve memory and concept retention, but as instructional coaches were reluctant to bring the idea to teachers without trying to out. They found that doodling causes one to listen at a different level.
Sir Ken Robinson: Creativity Is In Everything, Especially Teaching
Teachers CreativityWhat is Creative Teaching? The nature of creativity is how it relates to the idea of intelligence in the arts, the sciences and other areas of human achievement. There are two concepts to keep in mind: imagination and innovation.
Create Digital Mashups In Class
Teachers CreativityOne way to creatively integrate technology in classroom learning is through the use of various digital forms, in a digital mashup. To create a digital mashup, students blend different types of content where they practice different types of literacies in a single learning activity.
Creativity in the Classroom
Teachers CreativityEducation expert, Sir Ken Robinson notes that in factories of the 20th century, creativity was not valued. Yet in the startups of the 21st century, it's critical for success. What can teachers do- right now- to prepare students for the of the future?
8 Ways to Reignite the Creative Spark When You're Feeling Burned Out
Teachers CreativityThere is nothing that puts a damper on your creativity quite like feeling burned out. For many careers, it can be tough to have to be creative at a moment's notice- especially when you are swamped with other work. Here are eight ways you can get creative when you are feeling burned out.
5 Ways to Help Your Students Become Better Questioners
Teachers CreativityWorking within an answer-based education system, and with cultures where questioning may be considered a sign of weakness, teachers must go out of their way to create conditions conducive to inquiry. Here are some suggestions on how to encourage more questioning in the classroom and hopefully beyond it.
Three Ways to Engage Students In and Outside the Classroom
Teachers CreativityWhen students become directly engaged in the learning process, they take ownership of their education. The following learning activities have helped to engage students in and outside the classroom. These strategies also help to keep your teaching relevant, fresh, and creative.
The Scientific Benefits of Boredom
Adults CreativityBoredom makes you more creative, altruistic, introspective, and helps with autobiographical planning.
Build Summer Underground Swimming Pool
Adults CreativityToday we built an Underground Swimming Pool. Its a hot season so we built a pool and continue with the construction of our Temple.
Can you solve the Leonardo da Vinci riddle?
Adults CreativityYou've found Leonardo da Vinci's secret vault, secured by a series of combination locks. Fortunately, your treasure map has three codes: 1210, 3211000, and... hmm.
Build Hobbit house
Adults CreativityToday I Build a Hobbit house and I am planning to grow grass on the roof.
SUMMER SPECIALS | Pork Tomahawk
Adults CreativityThis is one very impressive meal for two! High welfare pork tomahawk steak with beautifully sweet slow cooked fennel and a fresh olive salsa. Do not miss this! Available now at Jamie's Italian across the country!
SUMMER MENU | Squid Ink Lobster Ravioli | Jamie's Italian
Adults CreativityThis is stuffed ravioli called mezzaluna, which means half moon because of the shape. Its darkened by squid ink which gives it a subtle seasoning, and then filled with beautiful crayfish, prawns, lobster, and ricotta! Available now in Jamie's Italian.
Spring Langoustine Tagliatelle
Adults CreativityScottish Langoustines, wild garlic and British asparagus, need we say more...
How to Cook Perfect Roast Beef | Jamie Oliver
Adults CreativityJamie loves Roast Beef, and we hope you do too! Here he gives us all the tips and tricks to make sure you get your beef spot on every time, no matter what cut you're using.
Thai Green Curry | Jamie Oliver
Adults CreativityThis delicious Thai Green Curry is fresh, fragrant and fast - ready to eat in the time it takes to cook rice!