Saturday, May 1, 2021

Wheel of names... wheel of fame!

 This wheel could be a motivating tool to be integrated in the teaching learning process. It is useful for both online teaching and face-to-face teaching. 

Enjoy Wheel of Names | Random name picker...


Thursday, April 8, 2021

Open digital educational tools for interactive online teaching and learning

Unicef offers us an interesting list of open digital educational tools for interactive online teaching and learning experience3 for both teachers and students. To access those tools click here. Let's be creative!

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Teachers Pay Teachers

 

Trending: Teachers Pay Teachers!

Are you searching for original educational resources? It's easy now you can join the "We're the World's Most Popular Online Marketplace for Original Educational Resources" by clicking on the following link:  www.teacherspayteachers.com 



Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Word Wall

Are you searching for a new tool to be used in your teaching and learning practices? 

Word Wall could be the answer. It allows us to create quizzes, word games, match ups.... to animate our classes and engage our students. 

I encourage you to access Word Wall  


Saturday, October 17, 2020

Machine Learning

An interesting video about Machine Learning:  click here and enjoy watching it prepared by Stanford University and posted through Coursera. 

Enjoy watching it. 



Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Responding to COVID-19 in Lebanon: Interview with Rima Malek

  • I can see a lot of positive things emerging from this.” Do you agree?

  • "I cannot give a face-to-face course, then take the same content and put it online. This is not enough!" Do you share my point of view?



Responding to COVID-19 in Lebanon: Interview with Rima Malek by NISSEM on July 23, 2020 and posted on the UKFIET website on July 25, 2020.
To read the interview:


Enjoy reading it!



Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The Skills Toolkit


An online platform open to all the confined population in order to build their skills:

https://theskillstoolkit.campaign.gov.uk/

This platform, entitled "The Skills Toolkit" contains free digital and numeracy courses to build your skills. It is an initiative of the British Government.

Monday, April 27, 2020

An interesting MOOC about (in Arabic)


A MOOC in Arabic about Distant Learning. This MOOC was prepared by Professors from the Lebanese University and Professors from University College London.

Join now 

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Brain Pop

Brain Pop  is a very interesting pedagogical website that inspires teachers and empower students.

Enjoy learning through videos and games.

Design ... anything!

Do you want to design a mind map, a poster, a logo, an invitation, a brochure... 

Canvas is online to help us, and for free. 

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Science alert

Isn't this a digital humanities project reflecting in real time the global spread of the Coronavirus?

We have it all thanks to sciencealert and to John Hopkins hospital 

Protect yourself!

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Arabic Collections Online (ACO)

Are you searching for Arabic books, papers, references...online?
Do you know that we can have access to a digital library of public domain having Arabic language content?

 If yes, don't hesitate to visit the Arabic Collections Online (ACO) by clinking here.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

1 Million Arab Coders Initiatives


Today I have discovered an interesting website that will give each and every one a chance to become a coder: 1 million Arab coders
To access the 1 million Arab coders website click here

Saturday, September 28, 2019

Magnetic device helps children to write Arabic script

An interesting article about how technology guides the pupil's hand to make the Arabic language easier to write.
To read the article click here.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Digita Capabilities

An interesting article by JISC about Digital capabilities 
Enjoy reading it, watching the video and reflecting! 

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Hot Potatoes

Hot Potatoes is a free software, easy to download and easy to use for interactive exercises.
To download Hot Pot click here (If you are using windows then select the Hot Potatoes 6.3 installer for Windows).

If you wish to improve your French language using Hot Pot click here
Enjoy learning through fun activities!

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Workshop: Blended Learning for Mosul University Prof.

Picture taken from the website of Mosul University: http://www.uomosul.edu.iq/news/2695/%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA
It was a great pleasure to give the Mosul University Professors a workshop for 5 consecutive days along with my colleague Mohamed El Hadi Benelhadj. This workshop enabeled them to teach in a blended way from now on. Great projects were prepared.

To read about this project and see the beautiful pictures:
For the text in the Arabic language on the website of the University of Mosul: click here
For the text in the French language on the facebook page of the AUF: click here

This workshop took place in Beirut, Lebanon from July 1 till July 5, 2019.
All the best for the motivated teachers of the Mosul University.
Pictrue taken from the facebook page of AUF: https://www.facebook.com/AUF.MoyenOrient/photos/a.896841253672092/2394515163904686/?type=3&theater

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Screen recorder

Do you want to record your screen while explaining a map, a difficult process, a sequence...
Here is a software that is really interesting: https://www.flashbackrecorder.com/ 
The express version is for free.
You can also make yourself as part of the screen and your students/learner/co-worker will be able to see you while explaining your ideas...
Enjoy this tool that helps teacher to teach in a creative way which leads our students to learn in a deep way. 

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Transforming Education in Challenging Environments



Are you a teacher working with children or young people affected by conflict, displacement or other difficult contexts? Sign up for this new FREE online course on Transforming Education in Challenging Environments starting June 24th 2019. Join now: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/transforming-education

Proud to be part of the team who prepared for this MOOC!

معلمون من أجل التغيير
دورة مجانية عبر الإنترنت، مفتوحة للجميع، بدءًا من٢٤ حزيران ٢٠١٩
اكتشفوا الطرق العملية التي تمكن المعلمين والمعلمات من تحويل وتطوير تعليم الأطفال والشباب الذين يعيشون في السياقات المتأثرة بالنزاع.
https://www.edraak.org/course/course-v1:UCL+EFC101+2019_T3/

Thursday, January 31, 2019

The ten targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 4…with Elyx!

"This video is available in 25 languages. Find the full list on https://on.unesco.org/SDG4-video Watch this new UNESCO animation explaining the ten targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 4. Together with Elyx, the UN's first digital ambassador, discover how to ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning." Unesco,


Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Go digital ...

 Digital Footprint

-70% of employers are snooping candidates’ social media profiles!  To read this article click here

- Prepping Your Social Media Profiles For a Job Hunt, to read this article click here

Skills

- What are the top 10 skills that'll get you a job when you graduate? to read the article click here

- The 8 Skills Students Must Have For The Future, to read the article click here

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Social and emotional learning (SEL)

 Casel's mission is" to help make evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) an integral part of education from preschool through high school."

Watch this video it tells a lot. Enjoy watching it by clicking here 

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Ctreate videos

Do you want to create animated vidéos and presentation?

You can do it in a very creative way through PowToon!

PowToon

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Global Education Monitoring Report 2017

"The Education 2030 Incheon Declaration and Framework for Action specifies that the mandate of the Global Education Monitoring Report is to be “the mechanism for monitoring and reporting on SDG 4 and on education in the other SDGs” with the responsibility to “report on the implementation of national and international strategies to help hold all relevant partners to account for their commitments as part of the overall SDG follow-up and review”. It is prepared by an independent team hosted by UNESCO."

 To download the full report click on the link below: 
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0025/002593/259338e.pdf

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

oTranscribe


oTranscribe is a free web app to take the pain out of transcribing recorded interviews.

Developed by a group from MIT this app is online.
http://otranscribe.com/

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Innovate education


Are you an #INNOVATOR?
Are you either #Lebanese or #Syrian studying at #University in #Lebanon?
Do you have an #innovative idea on how #technology can improve access to #Education?
If yes - Apply NOW on www.innovate-education.com

You are the perfect candidate for our upcoming #social_entrepreneurship competition “innovate education” on the 6th to 8th of April at Beirut Digital District!

#innovedu #Lebanon #Syria #technology #education #innovation

For more details visit : www.innovate-education.com

- Social Media: Like & post on facebook: FNF Lebanon and Syria (Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/FNFLebanon/?fref=nf
Twitter: @FNFLebanon and the hashtag is #innovedu


May the best win!

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Teachers Research



Teachers Research is a free e-book that contains teacher-researcher stories connected to ICT. 


The following link allows you to download it:

http://resig.weebly.com/teachers-research.html

UNESCO Institute of Statistics

UNESCO Institute of Statistics has very interesting website that we can use for our courses and researches. This website can be accessed by clicking here.


All the best!

http://uis.unesco.org/

Infographics

  • Do you want to create  interesting  visuals?
  • Do you want to share powerful infographics?

Easel.ly  is the answer!!!

It is  a simple web tool that empowers us.
No design experience needed!

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Podcast!

Interesting article about educational podcast prepared by the team of  Fusion Yearbooks. This article could inspire teachers and educators to use podcast as an effective and highly-engaging teaching strategy through the usage of   various resources and podcast.

This article is accessible by clinking here.

http://www.fusionyearbooks.com/blog/educational-podcasts/

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Simulateur Photographie

Cadrez-moi est un simulateur très interessan.

A vos appreils de photos .... virtuels !

Pour y accéder cliquez ici. 

http://www.utc.fr/~wlabwlab/francais/connaissances/outilspedagogiques/cadrezmoi/files

Monday, February 29, 2016

Trello

Trello is the free, flexible, and visual way to organize anything with anyone.

Trello works in real-time, real fast. When somebody moves a card, it moves on your board instantly, no matter what device you use. You can keep your tab open all day and never have to refresh. Plus, Trello opens and loads so fast you won’t even notice.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

EDpuzzle

EDpuzzle is an interesting tool for teaching and learning while engaging student.
You have open access video which you can easily crop. It is also possible to create electronic questionnaire and supervisor the students' activities. 
Don't hesitate to use it!

https://edpuzzle.com/

https://edpuzzle.com/

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Internet Governance Forum

Internet Governance : Internet Governance Forum (IGF) established as per the resolution issued in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis in 2005, the Arab Internet Governance Forum (Arab IGF) was established in 2012.


    The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Arab Internet Governance Forum (AIGF-IV) was hosted by Ogero Telecom and under the joint patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of
    Telecommunications
    , on December17-18, 2015.





Thursday, December 3, 2015

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Calaméo

Calaméo - Publishing Platform for Documents and Magazines

Publishing platform for digital magazines, interactive publications and online catalogs. Convert documents to beautiful publications and share them worldwide.

 Let's publish!

Monday, May 18, 2015

Sites

To create animated videos and presentations: PowToon
To create videos for mobiles that will be seen only once! Snapchat

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Foliospaces

FolioSpaces is a free ePortfolio platform.

"Students, teachers, career professionals and others find electronic portfolios are the best way to:
  • showcase achievement
  • provide proof of learning and experience
  • give and receive feedback (in private or public)
  • reflect on learning and critical incidents
  • help get jobs, project funding, promotion, and much more..."
To access to FolioSapces click here.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Engaging Every Learner Everytime

I found the following amazing presentation on Slide share "Engaging Every Learner Every time", LA Congress Workshop 2015, by Charlotte McCorquodale.


I loved watching it and it helped me restructure my teaching.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Memrise

Memrise website 

allows us to 

learn vocabularylanguages, history, science, trivia and just about anything else

Amazing website which I have discovered in Bett Show 2015. 

To use this website click here.

Oxford Owl

Oxford Owl is an award-winning website to help support children’s learning, both at home
and at school. To use this site :Click here