Discovering (Part 1)... e-teaching/learning

I have just discovered a website called LearniT-TeachiT, a non-profit organization whose goal is, as said on the website, to share skills and opportunities that technology can bring to learning. Thats is to say, they provide ressources to promote the integration of new technologies into teaching and learning.




On this website, you can find lesson plans (classified by subjects, grades and technologies) and video tutorials to learn how to use today's technology. These videos are free and you can learn, for instance, how to create objects in flash and learn more about different topics such as online safety, web content production, networks to knowledge and so on.

I think what is interesting in e-learning is that grown-ups are rediscovering, thanks to new technologies, that they still can learn even if they left school a long time ago. It creates new habits. For instance, there are also websites where retired persons offer remedial courses to kids and students. For pensioners, it is a good way to prevent themselves from being victims of social exclusion, and for students, it is a great opportunity to benefit the experience of retired teachers. This kind of solidarity helps to fill the generation gap and to spread knowledge. The Internet, offering learner-centered opportunities, is about to redefine the way adults learn. Moreover, it is also a great opportunity for e-teachers: expertise in soft technology will give trainers new credibility. E-teaching and learning is a real revolution in education: don't miss this chance!

MM