Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Strategies to Become a Trans formative Educator
Strategies to Become a Trans formative Educator
Gradually the typical instructor will become an educator as they seek out resources to help improve their teaching practices. However, I have worked with many adjunct online instructors who rely upon their subject matter expertise alone and do not believe there is a reason to grow as an educator.
For anyone who would like to become an engaging and trans formative educator, there are strategies which can be can be implemented.
Strategy #1: Transform Through Development of Your Instructional Practice
While any educator can learn through time on the job, it is possible to become intentional about this growth. There are numerous online resources, publications, workshops, webinars, and professional groups which will allow you to learn new methods, strategies, and practices. There are also social media websites such as LinkedIn and Twitter which allow for the exchange of ideas and resources within a global community of educators.
You can also utilize self-reflection as a means of gauging your effectiveness. I have found that the best time to review my instructional practice occurs immediately after a class has concluded. That is a time when I can assess the strategies I have used and determine if those methods were effective. Even reviewing end of course student surveys may provide insight into the perspective of my students, whether or not every survey submitted was positive. Students tend to submit a survey response either when they are happy or greatly unhappy about the course. Either way, I can learn something about what my students have experienced during the class.
Strategy #2: Transform Through Development of Your Academic Skills
I know from my work with online faculty development this is an area of development many educators could use. However, it is often viewed as a low priority until it is noted in classroom audits. If an educator has weak academic writing skills, it will interfere with their ability to provide comprehensive feedback for students.
For online instructors, this has an even greater impact when posted messages contain errors with spelling, grammar, and formatting. The development of academic skills can be done through the use of online resources or workshops. Many online schools I have worked for offer faculty workshops and this is a valuable self-development resource.
Strategy #3: Transform Through Development of Your Subject Matter Expertise
Every educator has subject matter expertise they can draw upon. However, the challenge is keeping this knowledge current as you continue to teach for several years. The best advice I can offer is find resources which allow you to read and learn about current thinking, research, and best practices in your chosen field.
Gradually the typical instructor will become an educator as they seek out resources to help improve their teaching practices. However, I have worked with many adjunct online instructors who rely upon their subject matter expertise alone and do not believe there is a reason to grow as an educator.
For anyone who would like to become an engaging and trans formative educator, there are strategies which can be can be implemented.
Strategy #1: Transform Through Development of Your Instructional Practice
While any educator can learn through time on the job, it is possible to become intentional about this growth. There are numerous online resources, publications, workshops, webinars, and professional groups which will allow you to learn new methods, strategies, and practices. There are also social media websites such as LinkedIn and Twitter which allow for the exchange of ideas and resources within a global community of educators.
You can also utilize self-reflection as a means of gauging your effectiveness. I have found that the best time to review my instructional practice occurs immediately after a class has concluded. That is a time when I can assess the strategies I have used and determine if those methods were effective. Even reviewing end of course student surveys may provide insight into the perspective of my students, whether or not every survey submitted was positive. Students tend to submit a survey response either when they are happy or greatly unhappy about the course. Either way, I can learn something about what my students have experienced during the class.
Strategy #2: Transform Through Development of Your Academic Skills
I know from my work with online faculty development this is an area of development many educators could use. However, it is often viewed as a low priority until it is noted in classroom audits. If an educator has weak academic writing skills, it will interfere with their ability to provide comprehensive feedback for students.
For online instructors, this has an even greater impact when posted messages contain errors with spelling, grammar, and formatting. The development of academic skills can be done through the use of online resources or workshops. Many online schools I have worked for offer faculty workshops and this is a valuable self-development resource.
Strategy #3: Transform Through Development of Your Subject Matter Expertise
Every educator has subject matter expertise they can draw upon. However, the challenge is keeping this knowledge current as you continue to teach for several years. The best advice I can offer is find resources which allow you to read and learn about current thinking, research, and best practices in your chosen field.
Educational Problem Solving
To be of the greatest use to people a problem solving site must combine pragmatic discussions of their personal or professional problem with merchant products that provide more detailed information. Typically, the web site will provide free information in the form of news, articles, and advice, which direct the visitor on what to do to solve her problems. Complementing this, the web site will also provide merchant products which discuss in detail how the visitor can go about resolving her problem. This means that the most effective, visitor-oriented problem-solving site will be an information-packed commercial site - and so is the world's most recent personal and professional problem solving site and its specialist sites.
The approach that we have adopted below is to describe competitive offerings, the customer profile, problem-oriented solutions, target markets, product offerings, and usability features.
Competitive Offerings
The following are the top educational sites on the Internet, along with their offerings.
US Department of Education. It defines the US education policy and provides information on financial aid, educational research and statistics, grants and contracts, and teaching and learning resources.
Educational Testing Service. It provides a range of test resources.
FunBrain.com. It provides educational games for K-8 kids.
PrimaryGames.com. It provides fun learning tools and games for kids.
GEM. It provides educational resources such as lesson plans and other teaching and learning resources.
Education World. It provides advice on lesson plans, professional development, and technology integration.
NASA Education Enterprise. It provides educational materials and information relating to space exploration.
Spartacus Educational. It is a British online encyclopedia that focuses on historical topics.
Department for Education and Skills. It is a UK government department site that offers information and advice on various educational and skills topics.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Organisational Culture
Organisational Culture
For the employer, conducting an interview is not just about making sure you can answer their questions. The recruitment process requires a lot of time and money on behalf of the employer and so it is incredibly important that they choose the right person for the job. As well as the knowledge and skills required for the job role, employers also need to know that as a person you will be a great addition to their company. This means making sure you share their company values and will easily become part of their organisational culture and the existing team. Understanding this and knowing whether or not you may be a good fit for a particular company is part of your interview preparation.
How to prepare
It is important to understand that different companies may have different interview procedures, especially now that there are often such high numbers of applicants. This means you need to be prepared for anything they may present you with on the day.
The first step is to do your research! You should never go to an interview without knowing as much as you can about the company, their values and the job role you have applied for. As well as preparing you for interview questions and letting the employer know that you are genuinely interested in the job, this will also help you to decide if it is the type of place you want to work.
Secondly you want to make sure that you are as well prepared as possible to answer any questions you may get asked. A good way to start is to analyse the job specification and link it to your CV and application so that you can give supported examples of why you are a good candidate for the role. You should also make flashcards with other question examples and some well thought out answers. Practicing these should improve your confidence and ability to give clear and detailed answers, although it is also really important that your responses don’t sound rehearsed on the day! Setting up a mock interview with a friend could help you relax more and learn to answer questions more naturally. During the interview it is also important to demonstrate good listening skills to show interest and allow yourself to give the best answers.
Your outfit!
What you choose to wear for your interview will give the employer their first impression. The company and job role you are applying for should give you a good indication on what would be most appropriate. The general rule is that you should be smartly dressed to ensure that you are presenting yourself in the best way possible. Arriving fifteen minutes before your interview is best practice as it allows you to demonstrate to your new potential employer that you are punctual and care about the job. If for any reason you know that you will be late, e.g. traffic, let them know.
At the end of your interview it is likely that you will be asked if you have any questions. Use this opportunity to ask about anything you are unsure of or any aspects of the job role you would like clarifying. You may also want to think of some questions beforehand, as this will show the interviewer that you are genuinely interested in the company and the job. For example you may want to ask about opportunities for progression and further education at the company to show that you are motivated, but do not ask for information that can be found on the company website.
For the employer, conducting an interview is not just about making sure you can answer their questions. The recruitment process requires a lot of time and money on behalf of the employer and so it is incredibly important that they choose the right person for the job. As well as the knowledge and skills required for the job role, employers also need to know that as a person you will be a great addition to their company. This means making sure you share their company values and will easily become part of their organisational culture and the existing team. Understanding this and knowing whether or not you may be a good fit for a particular company is part of your interview preparation.
How to prepare
It is important to understand that different companies may have different interview procedures, especially now that there are often such high numbers of applicants. This means you need to be prepared for anything they may present you with on the day.
The first step is to do your research! You should never go to an interview without knowing as much as you can about the company, their values and the job role you have applied for. As well as preparing you for interview questions and letting the employer know that you are genuinely interested in the job, this will also help you to decide if it is the type of place you want to work.
Secondly you want to make sure that you are as well prepared as possible to answer any questions you may get asked. A good way to start is to analyse the job specification and link it to your CV and application so that you can give supported examples of why you are a good candidate for the role. You should also make flashcards with other question examples and some well thought out answers. Practicing these should improve your confidence and ability to give clear and detailed answers, although it is also really important that your responses don’t sound rehearsed on the day! Setting up a mock interview with a friend could help you relax more and learn to answer questions more naturally. During the interview it is also important to demonstrate good listening skills to show interest and allow yourself to give the best answers.
Your outfit!
What you choose to wear for your interview will give the employer their first impression. The company and job role you are applying for should give you a good indication on what would be most appropriate. The general rule is that you should be smartly dressed to ensure that you are presenting yourself in the best way possible. Arriving fifteen minutes before your interview is best practice as it allows you to demonstrate to your new potential employer that you are punctual and care about the job. If for any reason you know that you will be late, e.g. traffic, let them know.
At the end of your interview it is likely that you will be asked if you have any questions. Use this opportunity to ask about anything you are unsure of or any aspects of the job role you would like clarifying. You may also want to think of some questions beforehand, as this will show the interviewer that you are genuinely interested in the company and the job. For example you may want to ask about opportunities for progression and further education at the company to show that you are motivated, but do not ask for information that can be found on the company website.
The Importance of Interview Skills for Students
Interview Skills
Interview skills are an essential tool for all students in today’s world of employment as there is increasing competition for job vacancies. This is largely due to the rise in graduation rates, consequently there are far more candidates applying for the same jobs.
These factors mean that good grades and appropriate work experience is no longer enough to secure you a job, which brings us to the importance of developing excellent interview skills to ensure you stand out to potential employers. Making a good impression in your interview is key, so being confident and well prepared will greatly increase your chances of making it to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Have you done enough?
Developing your interview skills is usually incorporated into your studies at the later stages of your education through either placements or tutor led preparation. However, it is often the case that these new skills were not put into practice or properly retained. Therefore further development of interview skills is incredibly beneficial at any stage, whether it’s to build on existing knowledge as part of your own CPD or to start from scratch.
Interview skills are an essential tool for all students in today’s world of employment as there is increasing competition for job vacancies. This is largely due to the rise in graduation rates, consequently there are far more candidates applying for the same jobs.
These factors mean that good grades and appropriate work experience is no longer enough to secure you a job, which brings us to the importance of developing excellent interview skills to ensure you stand out to potential employers. Making a good impression in your interview is key, so being confident and well prepared will greatly increase your chances of making it to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Have you done enough?
Developing your interview skills is usually incorporated into your studies at the later stages of your education through either placements or tutor led preparation. However, it is often the case that these new skills were not put into practice or properly retained. Therefore further development of interview skills is incredibly beneficial at any stage, whether it’s to build on existing knowledge as part of your own CPD or to start from scratch.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Best Marketing Books
Best Marketing Books
Ans- As a busy marketer, it can be hard to keep up with the latest information.
But if you don’t, you risk being left in the dust by competitors.
Regardless of whether you're plunging into new online networking stages, getting your versatile system on target, or thinking about how to convince more individuals to pick in to get your new lead magnet, you'll discover bits of knowledge that will assist you with step up your showcasing abilities so you can run increasingly effective and worthwhile battles.
Reading the top marketing books is still one of the best ways to do it.
That’s why we’ve collected this year’s best marketing books to help you grow your business and gain
1. 11 Seconds to Sucess
2. Digital Marketing for Dummies
3. Future Marketing
4. Originals
5. Social Media Marketing All-In-One for Dummies
Education & Jobs
How educational platforms support learning?
Innovation is changing school study propensities. The hours of hitting the books and methodically rehashing content are from when the computerized period was at this point developing.
Some portion of the purpose behind this difference in propensities compares to learning stages. Is it true that they are changing education? Will a learning stage establish a defining moment in study propensities and learning forms? Maybe. What is clear is that the conventional significance of words like “study” and “schoolwork” have changed.
Learning platforms: A learning platform must offer students and teachers different tools oriented towards collaborative learning: forums, text chats, voice, video, virtual classrooms…
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