Map it Out

Week 1: Syllabus Review

Map it Out:

21st Century Teaching http://p21.org/storage/documents/1.__p21_framework_2-pager.pdf


      In this article is describes the demand for students become 21st century learners. This can be done successfully by learning the essential skills. These skills include critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration. Not only do students need to learn the core subjects in order to succeed in the world today but they must also build life and career skills, learning and innovation skills, and learn information on media and technology skills. 

Brain-Based Learning http://www.edutopia.org/brain-based-learning-research-resources

     This website gives an overview of different materials on what brain-based learning is, theories on how to apply this in the classroom, and research on how the brain works.  Some myths that I found on this website to be interesting in that we only use 10 percent of our brains. It is has supposably been found not true by Wolfe, Fischer that in a healthy brain there are no inactive areas of the brain at all. Another myth I found on this website was that male and female brains are radically different. In fact there is not significant difference between the two at all. 

Study Tips & Beyond http://www.academictips.org/

        Some study tips found on this site include note taking techniques, time management tips, test taking strategies, stress reduction tips, writing scholarship essays, and writing research papers guide. On the link to time management tips there are multiple ways to learn how to do this. It first starts with a survey about how you use your time daily, which then gives you a formula on how to figure out how much time you should spend studying daily. Other tips that are given are to not be a perfectionist. learn to say no and learn how to prioritize. 

Focus/Mindset/Time Management http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_78.htm

        Three important aspects in improving your concentration are your environment, nutrition, and mindset.  By creating an environment that is comfortable and suitable for you will make it easier for you to stay focused. Important nutrition facts while staying concentrated is to drink water, get up and move around after long periods of time, and to always eat breakfast. Your mindset can be the one of your biggest distractions while trying to stay focused. It helps to focus on one task at a time and to set aside your problems and worries for a different time. If you try and conquer all of your tasks at once you will become overwhelmed.

Apps for organization http://www.iphoneness.com/iphone-apps/7-best-iphone-planner-apps-that-improve-productivity/
    
   The iPhone can be used not just for fun and games but also for organizing. There are such apps that can be downloaded that help you figure out time for you to do your tasks. Others apps keep track of all of your projects that you have to complete in the near and far future. The Google app organizer can link your Google calendar and sync it with the organizer. Aside for scheduling and organizing apps, there are also apps to manage your budget, weddings, and so on. 

Stress Management for teachers & students http://edudemic.com/2012/05/stressed-out-apps/
       
     These appas are designed to help you relax and realize when you are stressed out. Some apps allow you to create mix tapes of music to listen to, others are games like angry birds, and some apps track when you are stressed out.