Lordosis More Condition_symptoms Adopting the use of cell phones in class

Throughout my time working in educational institutions, there is always the famous issue of cell phone use . It is usually strongly prohibit cell phone use in class, imposing sanctions on those who ignore that requirement. Many teachers and principals feel in using this technology a major threat.

I've always felt that the issue has been poorly addressed in most cases. The question should not be whether or not you can use a cell phone in class, but what is the appropriate use of cell (and technology) in a class.

This year the theme proposed in initial coordination meeting in high school I've been working for 5 years. I was surprised whenSome teachers said they had come to use the phone for some jobs, but even then I noticed the teachers have not opened the possibilities to use new technological elements in the class.

Let's look like this: cell phone is a tool, and provides many advantages and disadvantages depending on the optics used. We spent hours and hours analyzing and considering how to make our students learn, study and applied to each subject. Is not the cell one of those hooks that are looking for? Every tool has its strengths, and the negative part is when it is not customary to use correctly. Young people are quite accustomed and adapted to this technology and it seems that it is part of their vidas, so much so that would be negative to try to separate them from this trend. On the contrary, having the facilities of this technology, teaming with his duties, we would get closer to students and having a channel of information that will be more natural.

I found references to teachers who have found a great partner in this technology, working in a specific development to perform specific jobs. Analyzing online discussions, I have also found many opinions in favor. And in the case of consultations by email to my contacts, I found very interesting opinions in which no mark in all areas is positive use and application, and not always effective as a motivational tool, butmaybe it is an additional tool for communication.

The idea for this year is to produce some practical work, using multimedia, recording classes, doing interviews and (in some cases) discharging materials hosted on servers in the institute. I have proposed (and have not found much objection in the direction of the institute) to test this year. The main idea is promote the proper use of cellular , eradicating the improper use, following the idea that you can not deny people without giving something in return. In this sense, the phone can be used for some tasks, while not be used for other more inappropriate in class.

Admittedly, some ideas of some of those rescued referencingas found in my research. The cell is headed for an interesting place in education, but still presents difficulties : The screens are generally small, the connection costs are not the most appropriate, often distracting in class, and can twist the focus of their correct use . But since everything is a challenge and we must try.

I appreciate the cooperation and Anahí Ana Laura to have excellent feedback. Technorati

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Thyroid Condition_symptoms Teaching attitude

These days I am resuming my activities as a teacher. Election of hours, preparing materials prior to the start of classes, preliminary coordination meetings, and other schedule adjustments. The whole environment brings us to prepare for a new year of classes.

this afternoon going over some notes in a book by Charles Handy: The organization from within, and in one chapter presents a chapter entitled "The inverted donut." I was reminded of some conversations with fellow teachers, and tried to take advantage of this. No shortage of colleagues who put their problems to "control" and lead a class, issues of discipline and attitude of students' work.

usually work with studyTES that start in high school (Junior), a level which itself is often difficult to manage, by the change of environment, fears, and everything around them. Unfortunately, sometimes we do not know how to deal with this situation, and usually go straight against the students. Precisely, which quoted Charles Handy chapter I mentioned earlier, cites the experience in the British educational system, which in the 80's teachers complained of a similar theme. After some studies have concluded that the problem was solved quickly by a change of attitude from the teacher: to highlight the good attitude, a good job, a nice gesture of the student, and ignore the bad behavior. Applying that premise made "to fashion good conduct" andn just three weeks.

I found the experience in my own case. Every year I meet students who resite to "collaborate" in class, or not work correctly. Even students with serious problems that prevent them from properly perform their studies. Pamper (as suggested by Handy Ch) achieves excellent results in a short time. And compared with results in class (it does a more peaceful), with performance on tasks (the students strive to be creative) and year-end (a few students will test for poor performance).

teacher is responsible for achieving a good atmosphere in class, and is accomplished with simple things. Although in reality we are not friends of each student, friendly gesturess, words of praise, work out a good (however simple it may seem) makes the student get the best of it the next time. While we can ignore that a reasonable measure their conduct, there will be time to ask him to improve in that attitude after winning a common ground. The teacher is also responsible for implementation of the example. The book I mentioned is not a manual for teachers, rather these organizations in general. But it contains many tips for all activity. Something I've learned is that our environment is molded to the general attitude of who runs the company. In the case of a classroom the same thing happens: students end up being a reflection of what they see or are allowed around. A good influence will help them achieveexcellent year, and many of them just need a good reference, not who they are accused.

Anyway, come the classes, and although there are classes that are a challenge (like all jobs), is a great satisfaction to achieve goals, being open to new trends, or good qualities. Technorati

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