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Monthly Archives: March 2013
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Senior’s staying young because of School
Whenever I hear someone says “I’m too old to go back to school”, I never believe it even once. This article is just right for those people who deprive themselves of education because they use their age as an excuse. Well, though shall not be afraid no more to go back to school.
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It’s never too late to teach old dogs new tricks.
That’s pretty much the premise that fuels the Community Centred College for the Retired, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special event on April 5 at the Alan Emmott Centre in Burnaby where it’s occupied the basement for 10 of those years.
The 10 Ed-Tech Commandments
1. Thou shalt not be afraid
Sometimes using education technology in the classroom can be daunting. It is always tempting to stick to tried and tested lesson plans and faithful old textbooks, which have never let you down before. But the benefits to be gained from introducing technology into the classroom by far outweigh the risks! The opportunities to engage students with online games, interactive quizzes, videos and more are endless, so take the plunge and don’t let your fear stop you from exploring rich educational pastures new.
2. Thou shalt share with thy neighbour
The world of education technology is constantly evolving and new programs and resources are arriving on the scene every day. One of the best parts of getting into e-learning is the network of wonderful educators online who are ready to share tips and introduce you to fantastic new sites. Try tapping into the brilliant information available on Twitter using the #edtech and #elearning hash tags, and make sure you reciprocate by sharing any great resources you find too!
3. Thou shalt use many devices
Once you’ve started to explore the wide world of education technology, don’t stop there! Try moving on to different devices and find new methods of using your favourite websites- from iPads and apps to projectors and laptops, there are hundreds of different ways to access e-learning. Why not encourage your school to host a ‘bring your own device’ day where students can show how they use different kinds of technology for learning?
4. Thou shalt take safety precautions
The internet is a gateway to a wonderful new world of opportunities, but it also opens the door to some risks and dangers too, in the form of cyber bullying and internet fraud. So ensure that you have all the latest firewalls and digital safety measures in place before using computers with your class and make sure students are closely supervised at all times. There are lots of great websites available for exactly this purpose, where you can share online with your students in a safe, educational environment. Edmodo is a great one to try!
5. Thou shalt mix it up
It can be easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of e-learning resources available, so some teachers who are new to education technology become quickly used to using just one or two familiar websites. Try not to let yourself get into a rut of using only a few resources – one of the best parts of e-learning is leaving your comfort zone and discovering new ideas!
6. Thou shalt not keep secrets
Don’t keep your e-learning to yourself! Some of the most successful schools share e-learning platforms and protocols across departments and year groups. Keeping your fellow teachers up-to-date with your techniques can allow you to coordinate tasks like collecting student assignments and entering grades to online databases like free online grade-book Engrade.
7. Thou shalt practice and prepare
If you still feel apprehensive about integrating education technology into your classroom, remember the old adage that practice makes perfect. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t explore the websites thoroughly yourself prior to the lesson, and run through the quizzes or presentations you intend to use with your students beforehand until you feel completely confident using all the features of each program.
8. Thou shalt keep careful records
There is nothing more frustrating than using a terrific website one day and not being able to remember the web address when you want to come back to it in the future. It is so easy to click through links from different pages and forget how you ended up on a particular site! So why not keep a database of your favourite e-learning sites and make sure you update it frequently so you never lose track of the best resources. Online bookmarking sites like Diigo and Delicious are particularly useful for this as they allow you to access your links from anywhere and on any device.
9. Thou shalt support thy students
Remember that not all students have the same level of technical know-how, especially if you are using school machines like iPads or working on operating systems that some pupils might not have experienced before. A common mistake in this Facebook world is to assume that the social networking generation can use computers before they can walk – don’t forget that some students may need extra support, and might be embarrassed about having to ask for it.
10. Thou shalt integrate thy technology in the classroom
Anybody can find good e-learning websites, but it takes a truly skilful teacher to properly integrate them into their lesson plan. Try to really combine your teaching techniques by learning about something in class and then using an online resource like That Quiz to test students’ knowledge, so the different aspects of the lesson fit well together.
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Marrying a Nurse is like winning a Lottery.
A marriage with a nurse is a lifetime jackpot unless you ended up with Nurse Ratched! Just want to put a smile on my fellow nurses and other people’s face.
Nurses know all the ins and outs of taking care of the body. They are more likely to live a healthy lifestyle and promote it for their families. Eating well and getting exercise, while avoiding bad habits, will be easier with a nurse at the helm. Nurses are great at tackling a cold! Also, if there are any warning signs of a major problem on the horizon, a nurse will have the knowledge to nip it in the bud or get the appropriate help.
A nurse knows how to listen well.
It is part of a nurse’s job to be an excellent listener. A nurse needs to hear what a patient says, pay attention to symptoms, and look for any signs of discomfort. These are wonderful skills to cultivate in a relationship. Most people will say that the ability to listen is one of the keys to a successful marriage.
A nurse will be able to handle the rocky road of life.
Everyone knows that life is not a bed of roses. The happy, golden times are wonderful. However, there will be dark times in every life as well. A nurse will have the resources to ride out the storm. It doesn’t hurt that nurses also make a substantial living, have to be hard-working to be successful, and can go anywhere the wind blows to find work. If circumstances in life require a move, a nurse has many options available. When stressful situations arise, nurses are good at carrying on without becoming frazzled. The little troubles in life will not become a big stumbling block in a relationship with a nurse. Nurses deal with life and death. The relatively calm atmosphere at home will be a blessing. Choosing a nurse will mean having a strong, stable foundation for a marriage.
Author Bio: Denise Douglas is a family practice nurse and guest author at Top Nursing Schools, a site with ratings and reviews of online nursing degree programs.
Original source: http://www.buckledownfinance.com/Article/247/5_Reasons_Marrying_A_Nurse_Is_Like_Winning_The_Lottery
Greetings, readers! I’m Kristine and this is my blog. I’ve spent almost two and a half years teaching the health care assistant program and still loving it. Moreover, I spent six years in the healthcare field, working as an LPN (licensed practical nurse) at a nursing home. I’m currently taking up the PIDP 3240 and hoping to finish it by the end of this year. I’ve learned and experienced so much and I often wonder why I did not start this blog a long time ago. But it’s better late than never! 
This isn’t directed at any person or group of people in particular. I’m writing it for me, primarily, to keep track of my thoughts and the events that happen in and around my work life. I hope, though. that others will enjoy it as well. Stories unfold, wants to be told and lessons learned by others can help keep you from making their mistakes. Experienced nurses may enjoy reading someone “preaching to the choir”, new nurses may pick up some tricks and tips, future patients/residents and loved ones may appreciate hearing what it’s like on the other side of the stethoscope. Or maybe it’ll just be good for a laughing, a little crying, a little look at human nature. Regardless of why you’re here, I hope you get something out of it.
Smile with your heart and you will find peace, love and joy
Think-Pair-Share
Do you use the strategy Think-Pair-Share in your classroom? The Think-Pair-Share strategy is a three-step collaborative learning structure developed by Dr. Frank Lyman in 1981. It is a relatively low-risk and is ideally suited for instructors and students who are new to collaborative learning. Each component is equally important in the process and shouldn’t be short-changed.
The General Strategy: Think-Pair-Share
◾Teacher asks a question or provides a prompt.
◾Students are given time to THINK about their responses.
◾Students PAIR up and discuss their responses.
◾Student pairs SHARE their ideas with a larger group.
Do you want to spice it up with additional variations?
The strategy Think-Pair-Share, along with a variety of twists, is a versatile strategy that can be used before, during or after a reading, viewing or listening activity. It incorporates elements of strategies that are known to increase learning (summarizing, comparing/contrasting, restating an idea, collaboration, think time, and using different learning modalities).
Fran McVeigh challenged me in my last blog post, Check for Understanding, to think in terms of no-tech and tech variations. I have included some tech variations at the end of this blog. I would love to hear other ideas in the comment section!
NO-TECH VARIATIONS
Think-Pair-Share (Listen) – When student are sharing ideas with their partner remind them to listen to their partner’s ideas. When groups are asked to share, students share the idea of their partner – not their own.
Think-Pair-Square – Students share with two other students after they have completed Think-Pair-Share (4-square).
Think-Pair-Pod-Share – A “Pod” is a sharing with a small group (a table group) – prior to sharing with the whole group. Students first share with a partner. Then bring all thoughts together as a table (pod) prior to sharing out with whole group.
Think-Write/Draw-Share – Students write or draw their own ideas before they pair up to discuss them with a partner. This allows students to more fully develop their own ideas before sharing.
Think-Pair-Share (reading strategies) – During “think” part students are asked to think in terms of summarizing, questioning, predicting, visualizing.
◾Once students understand all four of these areas, groups can be asked to use a variety in a single “think-pair-share”. (One (or more) groups summarize, one (or more) groups visualize, etc…)
Think-Pair-Share (various perspectives) – After posing a question, ask pairs to “think” in terms of a different perspective.
◾A character in a story, a career, a historical figure. Etc…
Formulate-Share-Listen-Create –
◾Formulate your answer to the question individually.
◾Share your answer with your partner.
◾Listen carefully to your partner’s answer. Note similarities and differences in your answers.
◾Create a new answer that incorporates the best of the ideas.
◾Be prepared to present your answer if called upon.
Mix-Pair-Share –
◾Students silently mix around the room. NO TALKING!
◾Teacher calls “pair.”
◾Students pair up with the person closest to them and shake hands.
◾Students who haven’t found a partner raise their hand to find each other.
◾Teacher asks a question and gives think time.
◾Students share with their partner per teacher instructions.
TECH VARIATIONS
Think-Tweet-Share – Students think of response and then generate a Tweet, or 140 character representation of a Tweet.
◾Rather than Twitter students could use Today’s Meet.
◾The Today’s Meet back channel could be Tweeted out by teacher to include global sharing and perspectives.
Think-Text-Share – If students are allowed to use cell phones in class, rather than verbally pairing their ideas they could text each other. Then share with full group.
Think-Pair-Wordle-Share – Teacher posses a question such as what are all the words you can think of to describe _____________. (character in book, historical figure, etc…) Students think individually, then share ideas with partner to develop one Wordle between the two of them. Then share with group.
Think-Blog-Respond-
◾Student begins by thinking of blog post ideas
◾Student creates his/her own post
◾Reader responds
The post becomes the “pair” on a much larger scale. Another aspect of the “pair” is that a blog post is meant to be read by another person. The author’s ideas are shared through the post. When the reader responds, this is yet another venue for sharing understanding with the writer.
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