Taking Screenshots on a Mac How to take screenshots on a Mac? This includes taking a screenshot on a iMac, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air. Taking screenshots is a useful feature that can help you save and share important information on your Apple Mac. Whether you want to capture an image, save a webpage, or share an error message with technical support, taking a screenshot is a quick and easy way to do so. In this blog, we will explore the different methods for taking screenshots on an Apple Mac. Capturing the Entire Screen To capture the entire screen on your Apple Mac, press the Command + Shift + 3 keys simultaneously. This will take a screenshot of your entire screen and save it to your desktop. Capturing a Portion of the Screen If you only want to capture a specific portion of your screen, press the Command + Shift + 4 keys simultaneously. This will change your cursor into a crosshair, allowing you to select the area of the screen you want to capture. Once you have selected the area...
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5 Benefits to Reading
I'm sure you've heard there are many benefits to reading. But, have you heard of any of these benefits before? What are your thoughts on people who think reading is a slow exercise? or, they would prefer to watch a movie instead. Here are 5 benefits to reading. 1. Reading increases your general knowledge. There is no doubt that reading will improve your knowledge, especially if you are specialising in one area. 2. Reading reduces stress. This has proved to be true, because when you read, your body relaxes and diverts your attention to the subject at hand. 3. Reading helps improve your literacy. This is a fairly obvious benefit because reading will help to improve your spelling and grammar. 4. Motivation. Reading can motivate you into improving yourself. For example, a self-help book or it can motivate you to become more confident by gaining knowledge of a certain subject/topic. 5. Sleep. Not only does reading hel...
Should Mobile Phones be used in classrooms?
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs did not allow their kids to own a mobile phone because they knew the addictive nature of these devices. Who knew that a small hand held device can be so addictive? That’s certainly the case for schools and at home. It’s driving parents and teachers mad. Why are mobile phones addictive? Social Media Teenagers and even some adults are constantly on social media. Different users will use different platforms depending on their age. For example, most teenagers will use Discord or Snap Chat and adults tend to use Facebook. Likes, comments and hearts are all addictive. It feeds into your consciousness that you are loved and liked and who doesn’t want to be loved or liked? Games Games like Candy Crush are extremely addictive. Every time you win you get a dopamine hit. The game is developed in such a way that it is visually appealing and users start off on a easy level Distraction Students who use mobile phones during class times are less f...
5 Benefits of E-learning for Teachers
E-Learning has exploded the education sector Here are 5 benefits to e-learning that will help you in your teaching and learning. If you're a new teacher and your somewhat apprehensive about using e-learning, try these 5 tips below. Learn new technical skills Accountability factor Many students in one class Add gamification to make it fun Share resources in an instant. 1. The video and audio are working. This will enhance your digital skills. By using technology on a daily basis, 2. Hold your students accountable by setting either a time limit or a to do list that needs to be ticked off. 3. You don’t have to worry about classroom size or seating plans. You can have as many students as you want in one class, well more than in a classroom anyway. 4. Who doesn’t like playing games? Children and adults both love games. So, why not make it fun and competitive by adding gamification to your teaching and le...
Gamification
What exactly is gamification and how does this relate to e-learning? Gamification is the process of learning through play. Combining education with games, you get gamification. Child’s play As children, we have been brought up with playing games. From Hop-Scotch to Hide and Seek. Then came computer games and now we are playing games on our mobile devices. The technology has changed and so has the subtle implementation of games within a learning portal. Nowadays, games are implemented into our daily lives. For example, there are word games and number games to improve numeracy and literacy. These games are designed for children all the way up to adults to learn and become proficient with numbers and letters. Some children have number anxiety, yes, that’s actually a thing. Games offer children to learn through sounds and images, making the learning process stimulating and engaging. Now more than ever children’s attention span is lower than ever. What games are able to do ...
Alternative careers for Teachers
If you are a teacher who is looking for an alternative career, the careers below will help. Teach online You can hold classes online on the subjects that you are most passionate about without all the red tape that goes with teaching. ESL Teacher Learning English is still a popular language amongst non English speaking students. Although competition may be tough there is still room for new ESL Teachers to come on board. Create an online course Online courses are hugely popular. With you being a teacher you would have already have experience planning and preparing the syllabus for your students, working within an organisation. Personal tutor A personal tutor can help support a child through their GCSE exams. They can teach them the subject, prepare them for exams and guide them through the syllabus. I hope these alternative careers have been useful. Teachers have a range of skills that are transferable.
Have you read...
Sue Cowleys' book- How to survive your first year of teaching. Are you a new teacher or thinking about going into teaching? Then, I highly recommend Sue Cowleys' book- How to survive your first year of teaching. I first met Sue Cowley many years ago giving us a talk at University. Sue is a Drama teacher and it shows in her performance. She is animated and kept us on our toes. This book is packed full of tips for the new teacher. It is for teachers who want to teach at Secondary Schools. If you are looking for a book that is related to the first time teacher, then this book is for you. Especially, if you are going straight at the deep end of teaching and no one to guide you. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a comment below.