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How to be an Independent Learner (infographic)

How to be an Independent Learner (infographic) | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From twitter.com - July 1, 2014 8:18 PM
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Here is a great poster that you may want to share with students. It provides eighteen ideas on how a student may become more independent. A few of the ways are listed below:

* Question the question. Is there another way to look at it?

* Help support and advise your peers.

* Sketch it out.

* Own your learning

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20 Big Reasons Study Abroad Should Be Required Today | Online Universities

20 Big Reasons Study Abroad Should Be Required Today | Online Universities | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.onlineuniversities.com - June 5, 2012 9:13 PM

"Studying abroad is a great way to find growth, career inspiration, and great experiences, but so many students today don’t get to experience this type of learning. In fact, only 1% of all students enrolled in higher education institutions today choose to study abroad...Read on to learn why studying abroad is such an important experience, and why many believe that study abroad programs should be required for higher education studen."

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How To Develop a Culture of "Can" In Your Classroom

How To Develop a Culture of "Can" In Your Classroom | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From newsroom.opencolleges.edu.au - January 30, 2013 9:24 PM

"It’s an age-old saying, “Give a man a fish, and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and feed him for a lifetime.”

What separates good teachers from the excellent ones? The excellent ones are handing out fishing poles; creating a culture in the classroom of independence and self-reliance. These students don’t just recite facts or regurgitate information- they have learned how to learn. They know that if the answer isn’t in front of them, they have the tools to do the investigation and research."

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This post provides 20 suggestions on "how" you can "develop a culture of 'can' in our classroom." Below are five of the suggestions. Click through to see all of them as well as more detailed explanations.

* Make it a safe place to fail 

* Encourage curiosity

* Give your students a voice

* Use natural consequences

* Model how to learn

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