We all know that effective learning occurs when...Student autonomy and initiative is accepted and encouraged Teacher asks open-ended questions and allows wait time for responses Higher level thinking is encouraged Students engage in dialogue with teacher and each other Students engaged in experiences that challenge hypotheses Class uses raw data ...

This video was created to inspire teachers to use technology in engaging ways to help students develop higher level thinking skills. Equally important, it serves to motivate school leaders to provide teachers with the tools and training to do so.

Hi Everybody!Just to introduce myself:  I have been teaching since 1987, previously in South Africa, but since 2006 here in New Zealand. I am married, with 4 busy teenage children, all still in High School.  I love teaching, always have, and am enjoying it now more than ever before.  I am fortunate to have a great class, am at a ...