Developing ICT skills to develop Effective E-learning courses

The British Council has organized a training course from 13 to 15 October at “Crown Plaza Hotel”. The presenter is Dr. Baldev Singh from “Imagine Education”. More than 40 teachers from different schools were present today in the training. Makassed KSPS and Makassed ABAT were presented by Mrs. Ghina Al Badawi, Mrs. Rana Sabbidine, Ms. Dounia Baderdine, and Mrs. Rawaa Shehab.
The objectives of the training:
• Develop a good understanding of steps and structure to develop an effective e-learning course.
• Develop e-learning courses using open source systems such as MoodIe to support collaboration, assessment and tracking of progress.
• Use additional applications to create E-Learning objects which can be embedded into the E-Learning environment.

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Makassed-Davidson ICT Dialogue

When Dr. Mohamed Naffi was visiting his daughter Nadia who is studying for an M.A. in Educational Technology at Concordia University in Canada, he met her thesis supervisor Dr. Ann-Louise Davidson. What was at first a personal familial visit turned out to be the kernel for a stimulating discussion for Dr. Naffi. Indeed, Dr. Naffi thought that Dr. Davidson’s expertise in the use of technology in education, especially special education, could be useful to Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association in Beirut because they have always been at the avant-garde of educational ideas and have always known how to seize a good opportunity. The acquaintance between the two academics culminated in an academic meeting wherein educationists from Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association as well as other institutions interacted with Dr. Davidson to share knowlege and common concerns about ICT.

If you would like to read more about their interesting dialogue, please visit:

http://makassed-davidson-dialogue.blogspot.com/

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Back to School Transitions: Tips for Parents

Health Routines:
-Plan to re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines at least 1 week before school starts. Prepare your child for this change by talking with your child about the benefits of school routines in terms of not becoming over tired or overwhelmed by school work and activities.
-Encourage your child to play quiet games, do puzzles, flash cards, color, or read instead of watching television. This will help ease your child into the learning process and school routine. If possible, maintain this practice throughout the school year. Television is distracting for many children, and your child will arrive at school better prepared to learn each morning if he or she has engaged in less passive activities.

Developing good studying habits:
-Create an environment that is conducive to doing homework. Children need a permanent work space in their bedroom or another part of the home that offers privacy.
-Schedule ample time for homework.
-Establish a household rule that the TV stays off during homework time.
-Supervise computer and internet use.
-Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but don’t do your child's homework.
-If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren't able to help him/ her yourself, a tutor can be a good solution. Talk it over with your child's teacher.

Making the first day easier:
-Remind your child that he/she is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first day of school. Teachers know that students are anxious and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.
-Point out the positive aspects of starting school: It will be fun. You’ll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh your child positive memories about previous years.
-Drive your child to school and pick him/ her up on the first day.

School supplies:
-Try to get your child’s school supplies as early as possible and fill the backpacks before school starts.