Erin Stashin’s Post

Learning from learners is for real. On my feet training for three days I have been downloading massive contents to prepare my learners for assessment on the 4th day. It involves heaps of stuff to memorise. I have always been intrigued by how the process can be more effective for learners. Nagging at learners to "study", "revise" and "prepare" is not #meaningful. These are not techniques and they certainly did not work for me in school. I was observing a learner read when given time to revise. But reading is not studying or memorising. If so, what is? Watching a YouTube video by Ron White Memory Expert https://lnkd.in/gdAxyU9E, I was reminded of spaced repetition and was inspired enough to map a mode-to-mode (written, oral, practical) reference chart (top left)—what a #eureka moment 🧠 I know #flashcards work and I always recommend it. One of my learners was game enough to try them but she upgraded my suggestion to using a #phone #app Brainscape! Another has been using #onenote for many years. Both and the rest performed remarkably well at assessment today. I am really proud of them. The poster underneath is an adaptation from my shifu Michael P A Tan who guided me when I shadow his delivery of the #training.

Ever wonder why attending a fantastic training doesn’t guarantee that new skills and knowledge automatically translate into the workplace? No, there’s not an app for that (yet), but at least there’s an explanation — and some helpful advice! https://lnkd.in/ehXYrC4n

From grading to file sharing and communication tools, the best organization apps for teachers all have one thing in common: they save time. We’ve collected what we see as essential apps for the organized teacher and organized classroom. These are apps that allow teachers to store files, manage class rosters, share student work, and more. https://bit.ly/3kh8cfd

**Here is why I don’t allow notetaker apps to attend my trainings.** THOSE WHO PAY MORE, PAY MORE ATTENTION. Paying more can mean money, but it can also mean TIME. Be honest, how many of you ACTUALLY go back and read/listen to the recorded meeting that you send you bot to? I know that I personally have sent mine to HUNDREDS of meetings, and I haven’t read anything from a single one of them. If you want to develop, prioritize time for development.

. . . and after reconvening with the class, what if the learners in the small groups introduced one another: To encourage students to reciprocate in self-revelation, Giannoukos et al. (2015) suggest dividing the class into small groups or pairs, providing each with guiding questions, and having them discuss the answers before later re-forming the larger group and sharing with the class. The questions can ask learners why they are attending, what they expect or wish to learn, and what kind of challenges to learning they expect to face in and out of the classroom. Once again, the purpose is to dispel notions of hierarchy and establish the educator as one who encourages, guides, and facilitates as part of a learning community, who along with students works toward a common goal. That begins on day one. References Giannoukos, G., Besas, G., Galiropoulos, C., & Hioctour, V. (2015). The Andragogy, the Social Change and the Transformative Learning Educational Approaches in Adult Education. Journal of Education and Practice, 6 (10), 46–50.

How do you keep a training session engaging and avoid people checking emails/slack on a separate screen? I personally need a combination of theory and practice to get into the swing of it. Read feedback from one of our recent Accessibility training modules. ''David was a fantastic host and facilitator with loads of knowledge and loads of energy! Best parts of the session for me were the practical applications and practice with assistive technologies - it really helped contextualise the theory and give me confidence that there are small things I and the team can be embedding into our daily ways of working to make a difference'' There was nothing I'd say was 'bad' about the session, the content was all really good, pitched at just the right level for this audience'' #Accessibility #Training #AssistiveTechnology

Believe it or not, relaxing with your little one and a tablet isn't always a no-go. 🌟 Digital literacy for toddlers means finding the right balance. It's about making screen time meaningful and educational without overdoing it. 📚👶 Our content is designed to turn playtime into learning moments, making it super fun and super smart! 🧠💡 Want to help your tiny tot become a tech whiz in a playful way? Get in touch for top-notch digital learning tools tailored for toddlers. 🚀 #EarlyLearning #ToddlerTech #DigitalLiteracy

Don’t forget to register for our webinar tomorrow: What are web apps and how can a text-to-speech web app support learning and boost confidence? Join Mary Wilcox as she discusses the advantages of using a text-to-speech web app called ReadSpeaker TextAid. Text-to-speech is used to support reading and comprehension especially for individuals who are dyslexic, have ADHD or additional language learners. This technology is available as software downloaded onto a computer, a physical reader pen, browser extensions and web apps. Web apps are becoming a common type of assistive technology because they can be used in the same way regardless of the type of device. Because web apps are accessed in a web browser, all of the tools and documents are available on any device whether it's a Chromebook, phone, iPad Macbook or Windows computer. You can find out more details on the webinar through the ADCET website: https://loom.ly/t1VGlCI #AssistiveTechnology #BoostConfidence #ReadingAndComprehension #TextToSpeech #webinar #education #learning #InclusiveTeaching

👩💻✨ Turn screen time into learning time! Tools like CodeMonkey demonstrate that it’s possible to turn screen use into an enriching and educational experience. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gnebQPna #CodeMonkeyinChina #Codingplatform #STEMeducation #LearningThroughPlay #ScreenTime

While training a group of librarians in Alabama, a discussion around 1:1 devices evolved. It seems like we are again "flying the plane while building it" in the education world, just as we were during the early days of COVID-19 remote learning. What happens to all those broken devices? What are schools to do with students who repeatedly break devices? What are the logistics around lesson planning when some students never have their devices? How much time and energy is being spent on device management? Are low-end devices really going to be viable for multiple years? What is the impact of 8+ hours of screen time on the developing brain? Do schools have the infrastructure (energy, wi-fi, ergonomic desks) to accommodate 1:1 initiatives? Are the devices being used to transform learning or just making worksheets digital? Do all devices need to be re-formatted prior to state-wide tests? Are there safe places to store the devices when students are at recess/gym? 🤔 🤔🤔