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This has been the second week of the "From How We Learn to How We Teach" course for CBS faculty.   Main topics of the week have been spaced practice, retrieval practice, interleaving, and elaboration. In his book “Evidence-informed summaries for busy educational professionals”, Jamie Clark includes excellent summaries of these well-researched learning strategies. The picture shows a part of the Retrieval Practice summary. Participants also explored the issues of inclusion and accessibility through the lens of the Universal Design for Learning framework.   #learning #learningstrategies #teaching #retrieval #interleaving #elaborativeinterrogation #spacedpractice

5 ways to manage your time more effectively for school librarians Time is precious, especially when you are working alone. Here are my 5 tips to getting started... what do you think? 1. Prioritise and plan 2. Delegate where possible 3. Integrate inquiry and literacy into library activities 4. Utilise technology to streamline tasks 5. Continuous professional development Link to blog in comments below...

I’m happy to announce that the paperback edition of my new book, “Retrieval Practice: 50 Ideas—The What, How, and Why” is out today 😊 #NewBook #BookRelease #BookLaunch #BookPromotion #RetrievalPractice #TeachingStrategies #Education #Learning #Teaching #RetrievalPractice #LearningStrategies #MemoryTechniques #TeachingMethods #KnowledgeRetention #StudyTips #LearningEfficiency #StudySkills #PersonalDevelopment #LifelongLearning

Students play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of the library. Our comprehensive 15-page guide provides valuable insights on how to effectively train student helpers. By strategically implementing these training methods, not only will the library be better equipped to assist others, but it may also inspire a new generation of future librarians. #LibraryStaffing #InspiringLibrarians

We are now aware that children ‘doing more, knowing more and remembering more’ is something that is continually referred to in the Education Inspection Framework and Handbook. Most of us have made many moves, including creating several resources, to help with children’s retrieval or ‘ability to remember key knowledge’. https://buff.ly/49vrLYo

How can we help students of today prepare to flourish in a world in flux? A new digital book by @JimGray2020 outlines how systems of education can help people thrive in challenging times. Learn more, and get a free copy through 5/29:

Librarians are loving my free training! 🌟 "The course was so insightful and I am looking forward to attending more of your courses" Hither Mpofu Only free until the 8th September so sign up now. The link can be found in the comments below... Showcasing the Value of Your School Library... AND get in on a special offer coming soon—which will only be available for those who register for the free training! #SchoolLibrarians #ProfessionalDevelopment"

The research of the past twenty-five years has resulted in a number of insights about the skills that effective teachers must have in order to be successful. Read more at proficientED's blog... https://bit.ly/3XoM4Un

#100DaysOfCode Day [36] ✅ Today, I solved Q.Allocate books Solution: arr[]=[12 34 67 90] The array has no of pages in the book n=4 students=2 To allocate these pages to the students such that the max no of pages allocated is minimum Conditions: A book will be allocated to one student Each student must get a minimum of one book Allotment should be in contiguous order So possible combinations 12 | 34+67+90 12+34|67+90 12+34+67|90 So the minimum ans is 113 So 12,34,67|90 is how it should be allocated Optimal solution : using binary search lowest possible ans:12 so low on 12 highest possible ans:203 so high on 203 mid=107 Allocating should not exceed the mid Then storing the possible ans in a variable

New Book: "National Department of Education, State and City Educators and the Lower Part (The Student) Relationships." "The Good, Bad and Ugly" This book is about all the true stories that have been told by every aspect of this educational dilemma. It will include actual words of everyone who has been directly or directly involved in any level on the US educational system.