by Abi Kognity | Feb 20, 2018 | Education, Teachers
This week’s blog post is guest-written by Emi Sharma. Emi is the Founder/Teacher of Zeki Jaan in Delhi, an after-school LEGO Robotics space. Before founding Zeki Jann, Emi has taught K-8 students in general education and LEGO classes, students with special needs...
by Abi Kognity | Jun 20, 2017 | Education, Teachers
Picture a traditional classroom. Where is the teacher standing? Where are the students? Who is doing most of the talking? What sorts of activities are the students engaged in? Chances are you imagined the teacher at the head of the class, largely running the show by...
by Abi Kognity | May 20, 2017 | Education
Inquiry based learning is a fantastic tool, placing students’ questions and ideas at the centre of the classroom, and structuring learning around discovering answers rather than distinct subject areas. The teacher acts as a more passive guide who facilitates learning,...
by Abi Kognity | Apr 16, 2017 | Education
There’s a famous quote by Thomas Edison that goes: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” I think it’s pretty inspirational, and that there’s a lot we can learn from it. It’s a quote expressing the idea that both failure and resilience are...
by Abi Kognity | Feb 16, 2017 | Education, Teachers
There are many teachers out there who have been encouraged or told to involve more technology in their classrooms by principals or heads. Some are well versed and adapt very well to the challenge, while others struggle to find the value and benefits of integrating...
