Recent Trends for Educators.

With the staggering evolution of the Internet and Social Media Networks, Educators have been left in their wake playing catch up what feels like a greased pig. At Joggle Lounge we try to create a platform for sharing debate and discussion, so please feel free to agree or disagree with the following.

The Use of the Internet and Social Media Networks as a Teaching Tool:
All students nowadays know how to use a computer, they have a smartphone and are bound to have either Twitter or Facebook. One problem Educators can face is creating a community in the classroom that resembles what they have as an online presence. Blending the classroom with something as simple as a Twitter account or Facebook page can empower students to share their thoughts and opinions outside a classroom environment.

The Condition of Facilities and Resources Affecting Performance:
We can all accept that the better the facilities the happier the Student and Teacher. Recently across the USA a report was collected and released stating that the condition of the school, classroom and resources offered impacted the performance of both Students and Teachers to an exponential degree.

Whilst these ideas ring true for many of us, How would you deal with a classroom without the basics?

No Electricity, no Chairs, no Whiteboard and no Air-Con.

These are conditions that many Educators are facing on a daily basis and something we should all reflect on as well as experiencing in our own classrooms.

How would you cope?

Students Teaching Teachers and Handing Over Power:

Students love to give their opinion as well as giving performance reviews to their Teachers. Contrary to the belief that 'Teacher knows Best', Students/Learners have varied experiences and backgrounds that can aid Teachers deliver a more successful lesson. Why not have a Student driven lesson where Learners try and teach others? You never know, you may learn something.