While most people might think that socioeconomic status or the level of high class nature of a school is an accurate indicator of the academic achievement of a child. It might shock you to know that the best predictor of the success of a child in their academic pursuit is the extent of the parents’ […]
In this day and age, a lot of people have taken to making online courses that address an unlimited number of topics under the sun. And while there are often other reasons why some embrace digital course content production, the underlying motivating factor is always as a source of income. In this article, we are […]
This article explores different ways of using social media for teaching learners.In recent years, social media has come to signify the most important way we share information and relate with friends, family and colleagues alike. The powerful effect and pervasive nature of social media has made it become a tool in the hands of educators […]
All over the world, in teaching and learning, students are influenced and affected by the quality of teachers they are exposed to. This is because, apart from the fact that they get to interact with these teachers on a daily basis, the quality of such interaction is of high importance, too. Thus, it becomes imperative […]
You might have heard the term 21st century teacher being bandied about in both the media and educational circles without caring as much to ask what it actually means. Or maybe you’ve come across it in educational article one too many times without sparing some thoughts on what its meaning. Well, it’s time to break […]
In years past, the use of cell phones in class by students was considered a distraction and impediment to effective learning. However, in recent years, more and more teachers, instructors, educationist and school administrators have come to understand the awesome benefits of mobile technology integration in the classroom, if deployed responsibly. In a typical high […]
This article explores the flipped classroom model; what it means, some basic things you should know about flipping classrooms, and why teachers should consider flipping their classrooms. We will dwell more on the strategies for implementing flipped classroom model in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions of learning. We hope you find this article both interesting […]