If you cannot explain something in simple terms, you don't understand it. The best way to learn is to teach. The ultimate test of your knowledge is your ability to convey it to another. -- Professor Richard Feynman
{Awesome Works in Progress}
- Problem-based Learning: Learners solve real-world problems, connecting directly with the subject matter.
- Role Playing: Learners enact scenarios to deepen understanding.
- Gamification: Incorporating game elements in educational situations to motivate learners.
- Simulations: Employing virtual or physical models to recreate situations for learning.
- Group Work and Collaboration: Learners work collaboratively on tasks, promoting teamwork skills.
- Content Recall: Techniques like quizzes and flashcards to help learners retain information.
- Learner Presentations: Learners prepare and deliver a presentation on a chosen topic.
- Brain Breaks: Short breaks to help learners absorb and process information.
- Index Card Strategies 🟥🟨🟩: Use of color-coded index cards to assess understanding.
- Be Personable: Building rapport with learners to create a positive learning environment.
- Think-Pair-Share (TPS): A cooperative learning strategy where learners work together to solve a problem or answer a question.
- Encourage Friendly Competition: Stimulating healthy rivalry to foster learner engagement.
- Laugh Together: Sharing humor to create a relaxed, enjoyable learning atmosphere.
- Interactive Multimedia: Using videos, animations, and interactive content to enrich the learning experience.
- Debates: Learners discuss and defend various viewpoints on a given topic.
- Peer Teaching: Learners take turns teaching and explaining topics to each other.
- Field Trips: Venturing outside the learning environment to gain hands-on or real-world experience.
- Guest Speakers: Inviting experts or people with relevant experiences to share their knowledge.
- Mind Mapping: Visual representation of information, aiding in understanding and recall.
- Case Studies: Analysis of real-life scenarios or stories to deepen understanding.
- Journals and Reflection: Learners document and ponder their learning experiences.
- Feedback Loops: Regular feedback sessions where learners can voice concerns and share insights.
- Real-world Application Projects: Assigning projects where learners apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
- Interactive Polls and Quizzes: Using technology to get immediate feedback and engage learners.
- Storytelling: Using narratives and stories to convey complex ideas in an engaging manner.
- Collaborative Tools: Use of software or apps that allow learners to collaborate on projects or discussions in real-time.
- Analogies and Metaphors: Relating new information to concepts learners already understand.
- Self-paced Learning: Allowing learners to progress through material at their own pace, catering to individual needs.
- Flipped Classroom: Learners review content at home, using class time for interactive activities.
- Discussion Boards: Online platforms where learners can discuss and debate topics, fostering community learning.
- Kahoot 🌟
- Mentimeter ⭐ - Menti
- Slido
- Poll Everywhere
- Quizizz
- StreamAlive - streamalive.com
- Wheel of Names ⭕ - wheelofnames.com
- Face-to-face training
- Virtual classrooms
- eLearning
- Mobile learning
- Blended learning
- Ziteboard - ziteboard.com
- Web Whiteboard - webwhiteboard.com
- AWW Board - awwapp.com
- Whiteboard.fi - whiteboard.fi (a Kahoot! company) 🌟
- Writing learning outcomes and course objectives - University of Illinois Springfield
- Writing Student Learning Outcomes - University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Examples of Learning Outcomes Statements - University of Rhode Island
- Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Write Effective Learning Objectives - University of Arkansas ⭐
- Diagrams (Draw.io) - diagrams.net (formerly draw.io) is free online diagram software.
- Whimsical - Communicate visually at the speed of thought – collaborative flowcharts, wireframes, sticky notes, and mind maps.
- miro - miro.com
- Trello - trello.com
- QR Tiger - Make a static QR code with logo for Free!
- QR Code Monkey vcard
- Stopwatch ⏱ - calculator.tips
- Timer ⏳ - calculator.tips
- Google Timer 5min
- Google Timer 10min
- NaturalReader - naturalreaders.com | The #1 text to speech solution for personal, commercial, and educational use
- Stream Deck - pcworld.com
- Snipping Tool ⭐ - How to use Snipping Tool in Windows 10
- 8 Tools for Trainers
- Kaspersky - Threat Intelligence Portal - Check any suspicious files, file hashes, IP addresses, and web addresses to validate and prioritize associated security alerts, and ensure timely response to threats.
- Captioner - Supporting Arabic
- YouTube Downloader
- Filmora FREE Online Video Trimmer - filmora.wondershare.com | Cut and Trim Videos Online Instantly
- Fast - How fast is your download speed? In seconds, FAST.com's simple Internet speed test will estimate your ISP speed.
- ZoomIt – A great Zoom tool for presentations 🔍
- UnRAR and RAR Viewer - unrar.flowsoft7.com
- PDF to JPG - adobe.com
- Print Friendly - printfriendly.com | Make any web page Print Friendly & PDF
- DownGit - minhaskamal.github.io/DownGit | Create GitHub Resource Download Link
- The SketchTheDocs Project - sketchthedocs.dev
- Distance learning solutions - unesco.org
- Class Central - classcentral.com | Find the best courses, wherever they exist
- AI for educators - learn.microsoft.com | This learning path explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. It covers a brief history of AI, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, prompt engineering, responsible use of AI, and uses in a class setting.
- edX - edx.org | edX Online Learning - Explore 4,200+ Courses
- edraak - edraak.org | Edraak, is a massive open online course (MOOC) platform
- TestGorilla - testgorilla.com
- iMocha - imocha.io
- TestDome - testdome.com
- Skill IQ - pluralsight.com
- Unsplash - Photos for everyone
- Pixabay - Stunning free images & royalty free stock
- Freepik - Graphic resources for everyone
- Color Name - Find color by name or hex
- Color Blindness Simulator - Get a feeling of how it is to have a color vision handicap.
- Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- How to Plan a Training Class - Brent Ozar
- Using student-centered pedagogy to battle short attention spans - Educational research has found that students focus on a single activity from 10-18 minutes, between seven and eight minutes, or even as low as two minutes.
- OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030
- Udacity Talks Episode 11: Amr Awadallah | CTO, Cloudera ~35min ⭐ - Udacity | Keep Learning
- Marty Lobdell - Study Less Study Smart
- Your personality and your brain - Scott Schwefel | TEDxBrookings
- The best teacher I never had - A video tribute from Bill Gates to Richard Feynman: phenomenal explainer, amazing scientist, and all-around colorful guy.
- How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media | TED - Luis von Ahn
- Way of Thinking by Richard Feynman
- Thought process is the way in which your mind works, or the process of thinking about something.
- The Magical Mystery Four: How is Working Memory Capacity Limited, and Why?