Whether you were struggling last year or not, becoming an "A" student or maintaining an "A" average is a goal that every student should have. Grades are very important, but even more, so is understanding the concepts. Here are some ways to become an "A" student this school year. Organizational Skills Being organized is an essential skill to have if you want to be an "A" student. This means you have to become very familiar with to-do lists and planners. Have a folder with sections for each subjec t that you do so that you can easily and effectively file handouts, worksheets, notes and test papers. Studying : As it relates to studying, create a list with the topics or points that you wish to study based on the time that you have to study. However, be realistic with what you can achieve in each study session. There are also various study techniques that you can make use of! Homework : When it comes to homework, be sure to create a list of your h...
Technology as we know it refers to the use of our cellphones or computers, access to the internet and the use of Projectors, Smart boards, among other things. Educational Technology according to Robinson and Molenda is "the practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing ...technological resources." The Ministry of Education, Schools and even individual teachers view technology as an important tool or resource in enhancing the teaching and learning process. So then, why is the classroom so boring? Well. Preparing a lesson takes time and lots of thought. The truth is, not all teachers are prepared to use that much time or that much thought. As a result, the lessons are repeated year after year and the teachers themselves become bored of the topic. Secondly, Teachers sometimes don't know how to use the technology and are hesitant to experiment in the classroom. They are aware that today's students are technologi...