17 Global Goals in NC4 ESOL for Employability

As part of Global Goals 2020 campaign,  NC4 ESOL for Employability students have been exploring a range of areas such as World Hunger, Food Waste, Ethical Shopping, Mental and Physical health, Climate Crisis or Water Crisis. The final product of a series of lessons are visuals – posters, leaflets and infographics. FOOD Read More …

A collaborative learning design: Four Museums project

The Four Museums project (part of Living in Scotland SQA Unit) Age group and/or curriculum level: A group of 20 NC4 ESOL for Employability students (16 – 21) Intended learning outcomes: To develop reading comprehension skills through reading leaflets and descriptions of the objects exhibited To develop writing – writing short Read More …

Blended or hybrid? 

Blended or hybrid?  As defined by Glossary of Education Reform, “hybrid” or “blended” learning is the practice of using both online and in person learning experiences when teaching students. Students attend face-to-face classes taught by a teacher in a traditional classroom setting, and, at the same time, complete online components Read More …

Principles of blended learning

Three, as discussed in “Three Key Principles for Designing Effective Blended Courses” here? Or four, as suggested by Katrina Schwartz in this article. Or maybe five, as presented by Michelle Pacansky-Brock‘s slide share here. What are the principles of blended larning/teaching? The principle of blended learning depend very much on the Read More …