Teacher Education Levels Affect Student Success In The Classroom
Posted by admin in College, Teacher Education on April 9, 2012
If teachers shouldn’t “teach to a test,” should they be paid according to how well their students perform on exams? The subject is up for discussion nationwide, bringing into question the value of a Master’s degree for teachers and how well tests serve as a measure of student achievement. The debate has been particularly contentious in Florida.
The education requirements for becoming a teacher varies from state to state. In most states, teaching as early as grades K-12 requires a Bachelor’s degree at minimum and obtaining a state license, by passing a test. Some states require that teachers have a Master’s degree.
Florida is one of the states where teachers are paid according to their education and experience levels. That means that a teacher with a Bachelor’s degree could potentially increase his or her earnings by going back to school for a Master’s degree. Last year, Gov. Charlie Crist considered a law that would have teachers paid based on how well they – and their students – perform. The subject is expected to be addressed again during 2011. Read the rest of this entry »
New Technology and New Solutions in Education
Posted by admin in Education Technology on April 7, 2012
According to experts, today’s education consists of students learning through different softwares used on computers and laptops. Nowadays, teachers and students prefer to learn online rather than attending classrooms to receive degrees. Invention of new technologies and solutions has made it possible for people to think of the unthinkable and do the impossible things as believed at least a couple of years ago.
Social Media
Whenever we talk of new technologies, we instantly think of the various social media websites that are rapidly changing the way we interact and share things. Majority of people around the world are a member of at least one social networking site for personal, professional or for both reasons. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, and such similar websites are used to make global audience aware of any new products, service or events. Educational institutes have also started using Cloud-based social media sites to promote their upcoming classes and courses to millions of students located worldwide.
Content is Not Tied to the Classroom
The emergence of the internet has made delivery of learning a worldwide phenomenon. Today, students are no longer entirely dependent on traditional classrooms to receive education. It is easily available online and that too within a few seconds. Online teaching has made the educators easily conduct their classes using a computer with an internet connection. They can instantly upload their course brochures as well as take examinations and provide certificates to students without the need to personally come up and receive the same. Read the rest of this entry »