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Why are we working towards helping pupils to identify the underlying powers they possess?
“Never underestimate the vital importance of finding early in life the work that for you is play.” Dr Paul Samuelson
Why are we working towards helping pupils to identify the underlying powers they possess?
Have you ever had that moment when you have been so absorbed by something that hours go by like minutes and you are caught up in a moment that you never want to end? A time when you chuckle to yourself knowing there is nowhere else you’d rather be and nothing you’d rather be doing.…
Super Powers, Talents and Art afternoon at Park End Primary School - Blog post 1 of 4
The first in a series of posts about the use of super powers in the classroom.
The introduction ‘Today you will be working on a self-portrait’, to year 3 was met with a few groans from the class and a look of fear on one boys face. I explained that this was no ordinary self-portrait and they we going to be using no mirrors and not trying to replicate their beautiful features. “I will explain more, later I said…”
The pupils were sat on the carpet and I pricked their interest by revealing a sealed packet from my bag and telling them I would be introducing 12 friends of…
Today is the 10th National Data Privacy Day in the UK. While we are at Bett 2017, we decided to take a break from our booth and have a chat about our own privacy, as well as yours and just as importantly, that of your pupils.
Privacy is a hot issue. It seems our personal data is constantly under attack and that a Big Brother (1984) scenario is not so far off. Some media even claim that Privacy is completely dead. But does that mean that we can't protect ourselves and our personal information?…
Media Literacy is not just one skill or just the use of media. It also entails the understanding of and a critical attitude towards said media. When we challenge children to reflect on their own media use and that of their peers, they will automatically take a look through the eyes of a 'social media police officer': the Media Sheriff.
These Media Sheriffs take on a crucial task in the sCool Learning Trajectory. How this task is managed, is of course up to the teacher to determine and will…
Last year, sCool was selected as one of the best cases in the European 'School on the Cloud' project. Tomorrow - November 18 - this amazing project comes to an end with a closing event in Brussels; with fascinating speakers such as Sugata Mitra and Ewan McIntosh.
School on the Cloud
School on the Cloud is a project funded by the European Union, in the search for how Cloud technology can help in educational innovation and increase the pedagogical quality of learning. The Cloud enables…
Java is a robot that doesn't see the world like you and I do. She needs children all over Europe to help her understand the world better. That's why Java and sCool are calling on all the children to give their opinion on the world and how we could make it better. We do this by giving you 3 challenges every month. It's your job, to find the most creative way to answer them.
We get the results through the sCool digital classroom, where Java chooses a couple of them which really stood out; and shares them on her website. This way other sCool pupils in Europe can see them too. In this article, we're going to give you a sneak peak and tell you the themes of this school year.
First, take a look at Java's announcement video
So what's on the agenda for this year?
Every child has its strong suits, things that make him or her special. We believe that that deserves to be set in the spotlight. Also an easy way to meet new friends at your school! Java will start in September this year and the theme of the month is 'Talents'!
As our October's theme, we chose food! Food is the source of energy in your body and it's insanely important, but everyone has their different…
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