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No school uniform
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/09/12/not-compulsory-to-wear-school-uniform-but-attire-must-be-appropriate-says-education-minister

Less homework less stress
https://www.classcraft.com/blog/students-should-get-less-homework/

Raise standards for teachers
https://holocausteducation.org.uk/holocaust-education/raising-standards/

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PUTRAJAYA: Students don't have to wear uniforms to school and can opt to wear their own clothes, says Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.

The Education Minister said school uniforms are not mandatory for students and pupils, but emphasised that the choice of clothing must be appropriate.

"By the time we reopen schools, parents might notice that their children can't fit into their uniforms.

"So, we are allowing them to wear neat and appropriate clothes if they can't fit into their uniforms. Because our aim is to bring them back to school and not to punish them (for not wearing uniform)," he said during the announcement of the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for schools on Sunday (Sept 12).

Ahead of the reopening on Oct 3 in stages, Dr Radzi said while it is easy for the ministry to continue to keep schools closed, decisions cannot be made based on sentiments.

"There are almost five million students in the country who come from various socioeconomic backgrounds. What's important is to bring these students back to school because they have been away for too long," he added.

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1. Schools should let students have phones
https://www.oxfordlearning.com/should-cell-phones-be-allowed-classrooms/

2.  Schools should let students wear what they want
https://www.writeabout.com/2021/02/10230017-why-schools-should-allow-their-children-to-wear-whatever-they-want-to-school/

3. Schools should make there food better
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2207147/Are-prisoners-better-fed-children-Students-inmates-eat-identical-lunches-jailhouse-cuisine-healthier.html

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These days, more and more students are bringing cell phones to class. Even elementary school-aged students have cell phones in their pockets and backpacks.

However, the news of Ontario's decision to ban cell phones in classrooms opens again the debate about whether or not students should have cellphones in school. It also brings up the question of whether it's possible for technology to exist in the classroom as a learning tool-rather than simply a distraction.

Ontario's Classroom Cell Phone Ban

Starting in September 2019, cell phones will be banned in Ontario classrooms during instructional time.

The new ban means elementary and secondary school students won't be able to use their cellphones in the classroom unless it is for educational purposes, medical reasons, or as a support for students with special needs. How the ban is enforced will be up to individual boards and schools.

By banning cellphones, Ontario's Education Ministry hopes to remove distractions so students can focus on acquiring foundational learning skills they need, including reading, writing and math.

The decision and renewed debate has many teachers and parents left wondering: can cell phones ever really benefit students in class, or are they best left tucked away?

Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of students having cell phones in school.

Cell Phone Use In The Classroom

Students check their phones in the classroom an average of more than 11 times a day. That can add up to a lot of time spent distracted from schoolwork. And when students are distracted, it's a recipe for extra stress, frustration, and catch-up time for everyone.

With students spending up to 20% of their in-class time texting, emailing, and checking social media, it's no wonder the debate about cell phones in the classroom is alive and well.

Students check their cell phones in the classroom more than 11 times a day.
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Learn more about the pros and cons of students bringing their cell phones into the classroom.

How Cell Phones Can Be Used Effectively In the Classroom

If properly managed, cell phones can be used as tools to help children learn in the classroom. The following are some of the pros of allowing cell phones in school:

1. Using educational learning apps

Cell phones give students access to tools and apps that can help them complete and stay on top of their class work. These tools can also teach students to develop better study habits, like time management and organization skills.

2. Incorporating digital platforms into lessons

Using social media can keep students interested in class and encourage them to participate in the discussion. Some teachers create twitter hashtags or message boards students can use during class discussions to share thoughts and ideas. This can be especially helpful for students who might not be comfortable speaking in class.

3. Supplementing lessons with digital materials

Teachers can take advantage of cell phones by providing students with resources to find more information about a topic. This can include videos, news stories, online discussion groups, and more. Allowing students to access these resources in class can help encourage participation and discussions.

4. Providing easy access to more information

Cell phones can give students access to more information, letting them research more about a topic while having class discussions. This is especially true for current events that have not yet been covered in school textbooks.

The Drawbacks Of Allowing Cell Phones In Classrooms

While cell phones can be used as learning tools, it is a challenge to make sure students are using them for school-related tasks. A cell phone can easily turn from "classroom learning tool" into "classroom disruption".

Cons of allowing cell phones in school include:

1. Distractions and interruptions

When students use their cell phones to check social media and text their friends in class, it leads to distractions for those students as well as for their peers. This can cause disruptions in class, particularly if the teacher is constantly telling students to turn their devices off.

2. Cyberbullying

Cell phones can also lead to increased problems with bullying on the schoolground. Cyberbullying can be harder to see than other forms of bullying, making it difficult for teachers to identify and stop when it is happening.

3. Cheating

Cell phones can be a helpful learning tool in class. But they can also be used by students to access information while taking a test, leading to cheating. Even if a student isn't caught, this can lead to him or her having a poor understanding of the material in the future, and is unfair to students who studied hard to do well.

4. Disconnection from face-to-face activities

While cell phones can help encourage participation by offering different channels, this can also lead to less in-person discussion and fewer learning opportunities. Learning to work together with others is an important part of students' education, and can be lost with too much dependence on cell phones and other digital technology.

The Bottom Line: Should Students Have Cell Phones In School?

There's no easy answer: there are both pros and cons to students having cell phones in school. Although they can be used as a learning tool in the classroom, this only works as long as students use them effectively.

This means for teachers who decide to use cell phones (or any other digital device) as part of their lessons, it's important to set ground rules and keep a close eye on how they are being used.

Where do you stand on the cell phone debate? Let us know by tweeting @oxfordlearning on Twitter!

Related Resources:

Is Multitasking Bad For Students?
How To Study Without Being Distracted

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make activities more fun
https://youtu.be/0gsWEQxYQEw

no school uniform
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/591042

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https://www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2017/05/5-tips-to-improve-student-learning-outcome

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Allow students to brings laptop( easier to take notes or a fast essay )https://www.hggear.com/blog/why-students-should-be-allowed-to-use-laptops-in-class

No school uniform https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/09/12/not-compulsory-to-wear-school-uniform-but-attire-must-be-appropriate-says-education-minister

Different types of sports for pe ( we can play badminton or basketball to do your exercise)

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Laptops serve as valuable learning tools for students, but some educational institutions and instructors discourage or even prohibit their use. The primary argument against allowing these computers is that they distract students during lectures.

One concern is that if students have access to the web, they will spend more time surfing, shopping online or checking their Facebook or Instagram pages. Some instructors also believe that students learn and retain information more effectively when taking handwritten notes instead of typing them.

However, the benefits of using laptops in class can far outweigh any drawbacks. With both students and teachers taking advantage of the internet and various technology, they can experience a better collaborative learning environment.

10 Benefits Of Laptop Use

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Using laptops in the classroom does provide numerous benefits, especially for today's students who have grown up in the Information Age.

1. Meet Today's Needs

Since most kids today were exposed to mobile devices starting at an early age, computers have become a central part of their lives. Students rely on them for just about everything, and not allowing students to use a laptop in the classroom could place them at a disadvantage. Some students may not function and learn as well without the ability to look things up or take notes without a computer.

2. Access to Supporting Facts

One advantage of having a web-connected laptop in the classroom is immediate access to relevant information. For example, a student can perform a quick Google search on a topic the instructor is covering and use the information to contribute to the discussion. This input can also benefit others in the class.

3. Increased Engagement

Attention spans can be short in today's fast-paced world. The ability to look up additional information can help students stay engaged during a lecture. A point made by the instructor can often pique interest and make students want to learn more about the topic. Computers can also help students quickly clarify a fact or area of confusion without interrupting the instructor to ask a question.

4. Enhanced Organizational Skills

As many students grow up with laptops, tablets and other mobile devices, they are already proficient at using all the devices' features. They understand how to create computer files, significantly reducing the need for paper notebooks, documents and folders. The lack of paper makes it easier for students to stay organized, leading to a more efficient learning experience. Other organizational benefits include scheduling, tracking assignments and accessing the school calendar online.

5. Fewer Copying Errors

Curricula such as engineering or mathematics make extensive use of complex figures, formulas and equations. In a traditional classroom environment, students must write these by hand. Their unfamiliarity with these symbols can easily lead to transcription mistakes. Instructors can help alleviate this issue by supplying copies before class that students can access with their laptops during the lecture. Then, students will spend less time writing and copying and more time paying attention to the presentation.

6. Better Than Writing

Since students are adept at using laptops and likely developed excellent typing skills at an early age, they can use laptops more efficiently than writing by hand. Many kids type more quickly than they write, which proves invaluable when taking notes in the classroom. Laptops also eliminate legibility issues - students do not have to make cross-outs or try to read hurried, indecipherable scribblings.

7. Access to Software

Laptops can enable students to use software programs that serve as valuable classroom aids. Examples include active learning tools, such as video clips and PowerPoint presentations, and statistical analysis programs.

8. Improved Collaboration

Laptops allow students to collaborate with their classmates inside and outside the classroom. They can ask questions, compare notes and share what they have learned more readily. They can also work together on group projects even if they are not in the same location. There is no need to waste time traveling to the library, a nearby coffee shop or someone's home.

9. More Efficient Review Process

Mobile computers allow instructors to review student-submitted papers and assignments and provide feedback digitally. The instructors can go into more detail and provide more direction than when handwriting the information, which ultimately enhances their students' educational process.

10. Environmentally Friendly

Traditionally, instructors and students have relied heavily on paper for everything from notebooks and handouts to folders and textbooks. Using laptops to replace these items can substantially reduce paper consumption in an educational setting. The effort to go paperless saves trees and minimizes the use of destructive processes to harvest and process them, helping to protect the environment.

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1) Be consistent
We always read about changes in the teaching syllabus every now and then. It will be confusing for students to pick up, for teachers to adopt and parents to educate their kids if the syllabus is forever changing. Hence, there should be a consistent programme in place to educate our children.

2.Teach practical subjects
n Malaysia, the education system is too academic focus. This causes problems in producing competent graduates to face this gruesome and depressing challenging working world. Not sure subjects like Health Education, Civics and Citizenship, and Moral Education are of practical use in the working world in the future

3.Focus on coursework, not exam
The education in Malaysia gives students the mind-set that education means scoring the test papers, acquiring more knowledge for the exam, and of course, aiming for higher number of As! Will exams help a student to excel in his or her presentation skills, stimulate a more mature thought process, enhance critical thinking or train ones creative problem solving skills? Students will tend to learn faster when they are enjoying the tasks at hand, such as challenging coursework, excursion etc. Exams? May be secondary.

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No school uniform: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/591042
trained teachers: https://ijier.net/ijier/article/download/261/181/524
reduce homework: https://www.classcraft.com/blog/students-should-get-less-homework/

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Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, who today outlined the government's plan to reopen schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said students don't have to wear school uniforms when they return to physical classes.

However, he said the clothing they choose must be appropriate, decent, and neat.

"There could be parents seeing their child's uniform has grown tighter after being at home for long, so we say that students can wear any appropriate clothing if they can no longer fit into their uniforms.

"Our intention is to bring the students back to school, not to punish them, and we want to see them back," said Radzi.

He added that the wearing of face masks will be compulsory in schools.

"If they want to double mask, we encourage them to do so.

"For students from a poor family, we will try to supply teachers with face masks to give them in school.

"We will carry out this effort so we can help the students who want to go to school but could not afford to do so," Radzi said.

The resumption of learning in schools is only for the regular curriculum, including physical education.

Co-curriculum activities will remain suspended.

Radzi also asked parents to help ensure that people ferrying their children to schools are vaccinated against Covid-19.

Schools are set to reopen from Oct 3 for states under Phase 3 and 4 while those in Phase 1 and Phase 2 will largely continue e-learning with some exceptions, particularly for exam year students.

At present, states and territories under Phase 3 and 4 of the National Recovery Plan are Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, and Labuan.

However, the number of Covid-19 cases in Sarawak has spiked in the last week and the state government, which has often formulated its own policies, has not indicated yet if it will comply with the federal government's plan.

For now, the state is rolling out a plan to vaccinate teenagers against Covid-19.

Meanwhile, states and territories under Phase 2 are Kelantan, Malacca, Pahang, Perak, Penang, Sabah, Selangor, Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya.

Exam year students in these states will be returning to school.

Only Kedah and Johor are still under Phase 1.

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More clean canteen
https://www.the-cleaning-company.co.uk/school-cleaning-northampton/the-benefits-of-a-clean-school-cafeteria/

No school uniform
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/591042

Food varieties
https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-having-variety-food-school-lunches-7560.html

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Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, who today outlined the government's plan to reopen schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said students don't have to wear school uniforms when they return to physical classes.

However, he said the clothing they choose must be appropriate, decent, and neat.

"There could be parents seeing their child's uniform has grown tighter after being at home for long, so we say that students can wear any appropriate clothing if they can no longer fit into their uniforms.

"Our intention is to bring the students back to school, not to punish them, and we want to see them back," said Radzi.

He added that the wearing of face masks will be compulsory in schools.

"If they want to double mask, we encourage them to do so.

"For students from a poor family, we will try to supply teachers with face masks to give them in school.

"We will carry out this effort so we can help the students who want to go to school but could not afford to do so," Radzi said.

The resumption of learning in schools is only for the regular curriculum, including physical education.

Co-curriculum activities will remain suspended.

Radzi also asked parents to help ensure that people ferrying their children to schools are vaccinated against Covid-19.

Schools are set to reopen from Oct 3 for states under Phase 3 and 4 while those in Phase 1 and Phase 2 will largely continue e-learning with some exceptions, particularly for exam year students.

At present, states and territories under Phase 3 and 4 of the National Recovery Plan are Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, and Labuan.

However, the number of Covid-19 cases in Sarawak has spiked in the last week and the state government, which has often formulated its own policies, has not indicated yet if it will comply with the federal government's plan.

For now, the state is rolling out a plan to vaccinate teenagers against Covid-19.

Meanwhile, states and territories under Phase 2 are Kelantan, Malacca, Pahang, Perak, Penang, Sabah, Selangor, Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya.

Exam year students in these states will be returning to school.

Only Kedah and Johor are still under Phase 1.

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Government can use money for education.
https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/173745/
Delay school start time
https://yoske379.com/psychology/learning/school-start-time/]

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https://ai-am.net/alternative-sc

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高校生くらいの時は、朝起きるのが辛かったです。

できれば１日寝ていたいという勢いでした。

そして、それを証明してくれる研究が。

過去１０年間で行われた多くの研究が、思春期の睡眠と学習に大きく関わっているそうで。( 1)

朝の時間に縛られることはない

その中の実験で、ミネソタ州のミネアポリスとイーダイナの７０００人の高校生を対象に高校の始業時間を７時半から８時４０分に遅らせた。

すると、有意な変化が見られ、始業時間を変更しなかった高校生に比べ、睡眠時間が長くなり、成績が良くなり、鬱になるケースが減った。

他にもケンタッキー州ジェサミン群の高校で、始業時間を遅らせたところ、出席率だけではなく、標準テストの点数まで上がった。

また、同州のファイエット群でも同じことをしたところ、交通事故に巻き込まれる生徒が大幅に減った。ちなみに州全体では増えていた。

コンコード・アカデミーでは、試験の開始時間を午前８時から１０時に変更したところ、試験の点数が上がり、その後も遅らせることを決定。

こういう科学の発見が望ましい成果を上げている一方で、それを導入しようとする全米の大半の学校はそうしないみたいです。

教育委員会は部活ができなくなるうえ、教師、親にとっても都合が悪いと。

じゃあ、誰のための教育だよと、つっこみたくなるとこです。

しかし、ミネソタ大学の教育改善応用調査研究センターの調査によれば、イーダイナとミネアポリスの高校では、始業時間を遅らせても、他後の仕事や部活に影響は出なかったそうで。

スケジュールの調整は少し大変ですが、放課後の部活動の出席率は変わらず、十分な睡眠がとれているおかげで、運動選手の競技成績が上がった学校もあった。

他にも、同様の研究結果があります。

ザ・ホリー・クロス大学の研究者たちは、９０００人の高校生を対象にし、始業時間を朝８時３５分より遅くすると、成績が２５％も上昇することを確認した。( 2)

研究者たちは、「遅ければ遅いほど良い」とコメント。

こうやって始業時間を遅くしますと、遅刻や欠席、居眠りが減り、学生の気分と自己効力感(折れそうになる心を戻す力)が改善されます。

例えば、始業時間を朝７時半から８時にするよりは、８時半までずらした方が確実に良い結果が出るようです。( 3)

結局、どっちとるって話ですよね。

教育に携わる人は若い方が良いです。

なぜなら、人間は年をとるほど、それまでのことを一貫したくなっちゃうんです。

よく昔は～～だったみたいなことを言う人。

これを 一貫性バイアス なんて言います。

だから、年をとっている人が教育委員になるのはあまりよろしくなんじゃないでしょうかね。全員とは言いませんが。

忘れるためにも睡眠は必要

ワシントン大学の研究では、睡眠と学習の関係を逆の方向からどう影響するのかを調べた。学習が睡眠の必要性にどう影響を与えるかということ。

被験者は、ハエ。

若いハエを刺激の多い環境で育てると、どうなるかを観察。

ハエは人間と同様に、睡眠覚醒サイクルを持っている。

照明が明るい広い飼育ケースで若い仲間と一緒に育ったハエは、 ニューロン の枝が増え、シナプスも増えていた。

そして、狭く孤独な環境で育ったハエよりも、睡眠時間が２,３時間長かった。

さらに、刺激の多い環境で１日を過ごしたハエの大きなシナプスが、睡眠後には、ほぼ元の大きさに戻った。

２万個あるハエのニューロンのうち、１日に学習したことを記憶するのに必要なニューロンはわずか１６個だった。

一方、同じ環境で１日を過ごした後、眠らせてもらえなかったハエのシナプスは、大きく高密度のままだった。( 4)

どうやら、学習の定着は、睡眠中に進むシナプスの刈込に関係あるそうで。

ハエの脳については知りませんが、人間も１日の記憶を睡眠中に海馬が必要な情報は記憶させ、いらない情報は捨てるという作業をしています。

ハエも人間も記憶できる容量は限られているので、忘れるためにも睡眠は大事っていうことが言えますよね。

その他にも睡眠不足は身体的に不調になる！

睡眠不足は血糖調節を阻害し、肥満の言になる可能性がかなりあります。

日本、カナダ、オーストラリアの子供を対象にした研究では、 夜の睡眠時間が８時間未満の子供は１０時間以上眠る子供に比べて肥満率が３００％も高かった。( 5)

テキサス大学ヒューストン医療科学センターがヒューストンの１０代の子供を対象にした研究では、 睡眠時間が１時間短くなるごとに、肥満になる可能性が８０％増えることがわかった。( 6)

さらに、睡眠不足は免疫機能が抑えられてしまいます。( 7)

それにより、多くの病気にかかりやすくなります。

また、ナチュラルキラー細胞も大幅に減少するので、アメリカがん協会は、夜の仕事を発がんの可能性があるものとしています。( 8)

いかに睡眠が、学習のためにも必要かということでした。

学校の始業時間、試験時間を遅らせるだけで成績が上がり、鬱が減り、さらに交通事故まで減るということでした。

たったこれだけでこの成果が得られるなら、日本でも検証したらいいんじゃないんでしょうか。

高校生の時、必ず２時間くらい遅刻してくるやつがいましたが、科学的には、理にかなっていたということになりますね。

ちなみに、ユーチューブもやっています。
良かったらチェックしてみてください。
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC56yqcM1OG39QIp8-pvHRCQ

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高校生くらいの時は、朝起きるのが辛かったです。 できれば１日寝ていたいという勢いでした。 そして、それを証明してくれる研究が。 過去１０年間で行われた多くの研究が、思春期の睡眠と学習に大きく関わっているそうで。( 1) その中の実験で、ミネソタ州のミネアポリスとイーダイナの７０００人の高校生を対象に高校の始業時間を７時半から８時４０分に遅らせた。 ...

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Trained teachers
https://www.cae.net/why-teacher-training-is-a-key-factor-in-educational-excellence/
https://www.edposts.com/article/importance-of-teacher-training
https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/6-reasons-why-teacher-training-programme-is-essential-for-a-robust-smart-school-future-in-india-1740223-2020-11-12

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Whether you are representing a school, college, university or training centre, we believe that all training organisations should be aiming for educational excellence. The best way to move towards achieving this is to ensure that your organisation is committed to providing top quality teacher training.

It's true that educational platforms such as learning management systems ( LMS) and learning content management systems ( LCMS) are absolutely key to providing effective educational solutions. However, all of these valuable tools need to be paired with brilliant teaching in order to truly provide high quality eLearning and blended learning opportunities.

Why is continuing teacher training so important for educational excellence?

The reason why continuing teacher training is so important for educational excellence is simple: teachers need to be given regular training opportunities in order to stay at the top of their game.

Even the best teachers will begin to lag behind if they don't continue to strive for excellence. Because of this, technology and educational specialists need to be mindful of remembering to invest in their teaching staff as well as up-to-the-minute digital teaching tools such as LMS and LCMS technology.

What kind of training should training technology and education specialists undergo?

Education providers who focus on digital educational solutions such as eLearning courses and blended learning programmes have many opportunities for teacher training.

In addition to all the traditional teaching skills, their teachers also have a lot to gain from undergoing training on digital educational solutions. This includes methodologies such as flipped classroom and blended learning. These types of educational programmes have a lot to offer by way of benefits to both the teachers and their students, so this is well worth exploring.

It's also very important to keep in mind that not all teachers will be immediately comfortable with using the technology and hardware behind educational platforms. In order to achieve educational excellence, it's important to ensure your organisation's teacher training programme includes sufficient coverage of how to get the best from tech devices in general, and specifically eLearning software such as learning management systems (LMS) and learning content management systems (LCMS).

LMS/LCMS systems such as the CAE specialist language eLearning platform Voluxion Pro offer fantastic resources, but many teachers don't know just how much scope there is for them to explore. Comprehensive teacher training covering educational platforms, eLearning and blended learning programmes can solve this problem and ensure that everyone gets the best from the software that's available to them.

How can CAE and the Dexway Teacher Pack meet these needs?

CAE and Dexway offer a Teacher Pack that is carefully designed to meet all of these needs. Our T eacher Pack methodology promotes and facilitates interaction between teachers and their students. All the knowledge educators gain during this teacher training process can be easily put in to practice right away.

Classroom teacher software is available through the CAE LMS/LCMS educational platforms Voluxion Pro. We believe it is the perfect complement for teachers as it allows them to teach without having to worry about managing too much admin.

The Voluxion Pro classroom teacher software will organise and structure all the necessary material and resources the teacher needs during face-to-face classes. It will also contain activities and exercises that are tailored to each class level, making it ideal for use during blended learning programmes.

If your teachers aren't able to offer access to electronic devices to their students during class time, they can also use the Teacher Pack to access printable activities and verbal activities that encourage group conversation and discussions. Finally, the Voluxion Pro classroom software Teacher Pack also offers classroom access to magazines, TV and even karaoke!

Dexway analytics and how they make the Dexway Teacher Pack even more valuable

There is one significant benefit to the Teacher Pack that we haven't covered yet: Dexway analytics. This is an advanced feature that allows you to automatically track, monitor and analyse course objectives.

Dexway Analytics is particularly beneficial for tracking student assessment. It breaks down all the results and lets the teacher see at a glance where each individual students' weak points are, and if there are any areas that the whole group is struggling with.
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Why Teacher Training is a Key Factor in Educational Excellence | CAE

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Whether you are representing a school, college, university or training centre, we believe that all training organisations should be aiming for educational excellence. The best way to move towards achieving this is to ensure that your organisation is committed to providing top quality teacher training.

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Reduce homework 👍
https://www.classcraft.com/blog/students-should-get-less-homework/

Longer due dates for homework
https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/dont-overload-students-assigning-too-much-work-discourages-learning/

Teach actual useful subjects that will be used
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"A good university teacher ensures that students have a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts, if necessary at the expense of covering excessive content" (Kember & McNaught, 2007, p. 158).

What's worth learning? Do we, as educators, in fact ask ourselves this question often enough, when designing courses and programs in our institutions?

In the following video, Professor Perkins (Research Professor of Teaching and Learning, Harvard Graduate School of Education) invites educators to consider how we teach our students for the unknown. In the video, Professor Perkins considers what he calls large 'understandings of wide scope', for a world that is rapidly changing. He emphasises the importance of translating knowledge into understanding - to think with what we know.

As you watch the video consider the reflection and talking points below and think about your own professional situation:

Reflection point

What are the ideas, or questions, relevant to your teaching practice that arise for you from David Perkins' video?

If students take a deep approach in your discipline, what can they do?

Can you identify the factors that might contribute to students taking this deep approach?

Talking point

Professor Perkins makes the claim that 90% of what we teach is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?

Provide a comment on this page if you agree or disagree together with a sentence to explain why.

References
Kember, D. & McNaught, C. (2007). Enhancing university teaching: lessons from research into award-winning teachers. London: Routledge.

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Professor David Perkins: What's worth learning?

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"A good university teacher ensures that students have a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts, if necessary at the expense of covering excessive content" (Kember & McNaught, 2007, p. 158). What's worth learning? Do we, as educators, in fact ask ourselves this question often enough, when designing courses and programs in our institutions?