Wow, it's an honor just to be nominated!

I am both honored and humbled to have been nominated as one of the most fascinating blogs in 2011 at Teaching Blog category!! 

From the website:

The Fascination Awards are an annual collection of the web’s most inspirational and thought-provoking blogs.

To be nominated for the award, your blog must:

• Inspire your audience
• Encourage discussion through comment posting
• Contain genuinely fascinating content

Blogs are nominated by our editorial team and are voted on by our readers.

The invitation:

"An article you wrote in 2011 titled UNESCO: 1st computer game for young people on HIV and AIDS has earned your blog a nomination for a Fascination Award: 2011's Most Fascinating Teaching blog.

Fast Car: Travelling Safely around the World - Introduction

Screenshot of the game© UNESCO

http://portal.unesco.org

The comments posted in response to your post prove that your content not only inspires your audience, but it also creates discussion around your posts, both of which are requirements for the nomination of a Fascination award."

About the Fascinating Awards:

"It’s no secret that there’s a ton of junk and noise on the web. The goal of the "Fascination Awards" is to make it easier to find truly great content by compiling the utmost intriguing content into a single place.

We seek out blogs that are truly fascinating; blogs that excite, motivate, and inspire their audience. The Fascination Awards serves to recognize these blogs, reward them, and honor them on the Online PhD Degree website."

It really doesn't matter that much who wins in Teaching Blog category. The real spirit of the "Fascinating Awards" is about honouring those who have served during this year by writing, blogging, and otherwise freely sharing their ideas and wisdom with their community through social media. I learn always very year from these people. My own professional and personal worlds would be poorer without my weekly posting, and my daily dose of news, views and commentaries throughout the Edublogsphere, even across the Twittersphere. 

One final thing - feel free to vote for me over there on the right side of my blog.

Voting starts today, January 21fst and goes to January 26th at 11:59 PM (EST).

 

Thank you so much to all the usual readers who daily read my posts. You come from all over the world. 

Thank you from the heart!

 

G-Souto

21.01.2012

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The Value of Solidarity between Generations

http://ec.europa.eu

2012 is the "European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations". A chance for all of us to reflect on how Europeans are living longer and staying healthier than ever before, and to realise the opportunities that represents.

Active ageing can give the baby-boom generation and tomorrow's older adults the opportunity to:

• stay in the workforce and share their experience
• keep playing an active role in society
• live as healthy and fulfilling lives as possible.

It is also key to maintaining solidarity between generations in societies with rapidly increasing numbers of older people.

"The challenge for politicians and stakeholders will be to improve opportunities for active ageing in general and for living independently, acting in areas as diverse as employment, health care, social services, adult learning, volunteering, housing, IT services or transport.

The European Year seeks to raise awareness of the issues and the best ways of dealing with them. But most of all it seeks to encourage all policymakers and stakeholders to set themselves goals and take action to meet them. 2012 should go beyond debating; it should start bringing tangible results."

http://europa.eu

But if you are worried about growing older, or about your place in society when you're 60, 70 or 80, please watch and listen Jane Fonda (74 years old) at TEDxWomen.

Jane Fonda has had three extraordinary careers: an Oscar-winning actor, author, producer, a prominent activist and a best-selling fitness guru.

"Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy and these years aren’t just a footnote or a pathology." 

At TEDxWomen, Jane Fonda asks how we can think about this new phase of our lives. Watch the video below:

Like she said: Age has potential. So, what we can do? How to use it?

There is a lot to life after 60 - and society is coming increasingly to appreciate the contribution older people can make. That’s what active ageing is about - getting more out of life as you grow older, not less, whether at work, at home or in the community.

So, as teachers, stay in the workforce and share your expertise with  others. Keep playing an active role in society by teaching in schools, or tutoring and e-tutoring for lilfelong learners (younger school teachers), even practising adult learning by volunteering.

Active ageing is also a determining factor for maintaining solidarity between generations in society. Senior citizens have much to offer younger generations – and the other way round.

In my post Olive: some values in school curriculuim I could share with you a disruptive educational resource. I used a film to talk about solidariity. 

Olive, a little girl that gone into the lives of three people - an old lonely woman, a foreigner having a hard time acclimating in the United States,and an obese man - and transformed their lives without saying a word.

It is important to introduce solidarity between generations. It was a awesome experience to all.

Another post, Multi-tasking? Not only for digital natives! You watched how senior citizens are multi-tasking and active as younger people.

http://www.eyv2011.eu

The "2012 European Year of Active Ageing and the Solidarity Between Generations" will serve  for disseminating good practices and important values. Solidarity, participation in society are among them.

A big number of younger citizens are being volunteering to support senior citizens, in areas as diverse as employment, health care, social services, adult learning, volunteering, IT skills.

Active ageing is not just about employment. Around one quarter of Europeans (including those over 55) say they are also engaged in voluntary work. 

"Being volunteer based, volunteer led and representing millions of citizens engaged in voluntary activities every day."

All the European countries are preparing several initiatives. Please, find the initiatives in your country here

http://europa.eu/ey2012/

Do you have some ideas and suggestions for the "European Year Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations"? Please, go on the website.


I wish you a fulfilling, healthy and active year 2012! 

G-Souto 

16.01.2012
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References:

European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
http://europa.eu/ey2012/

EU - graphic guide lines

http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/empl_portal/EY2012/EY2012_logo/EY2012_Graphic_guidelines.pdf

Age Platform Europe
http://www.age-platform.eu/en

European Youth Forum | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanYouthForum

TEDx | Jane Fonda: Life 3th act

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/jane_fonda_life_s_third_act.html

Some Golden Globe Nominees: Sunday time!

(L-R) Warner Bros, Columbia TriStar, 

Fox Searchlight, The Weinstein Compan

http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/

Film and television winners  the "69th Annual Golden Globe Awards" will be announced, today January 15th, in Beverly Hills, California.

Love movies! You know it. Here some of the nominees that I watched in  theaters, the last weeks:

Motion pictures:

**** The Ides of March (Drama)

*** The Help (Drama)

*** My week with Marylin (Musical or Comedy)

**** Midnight in Paris (Comedy or Musical)

Foreign Language:

**** Le Gamin du Vélo (France)

** La piel que habito (España)

Animated Film:

**** The Adventures of Tintin

There are other films that I can't wait! For example The Artist or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (I read the trilogy), or The Descendents. 

Read the entire list here 

G-Souto

15.01.2012

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Portuguese App for Education : Back in Time ! A success !

screenshot | Back in Time

https://www.landka.com/back-in-time

Back in Time is a Portuguese App! It's a digital textbook that tells the story of the universe with a 24-hour clock, where the Big Bang starts the day and humans appear in the final seconds. 

Back in Time developed by the Portuguese entreprise Landka is Top 10 iPad Apps Selection for 2011 in the The New York Times, Apps Selection! And it's on the Top (number 1) for five days in the United States.

Aims:

Travel in Time and explore the history of the Earth, of our Universe, Life and Civilization. 

What were the defining moments in the history of Civilization, of Life, of the Universe itself? 

Back in Time is a multimedia interactive journey through those moments. 

screenshot | Back in Time

https://www.landka.com/back-in-time

Portuguese:

"Back in Time é um livro interativo multimédia, que conta a história do universo desde o Big Bang ao aparecimento do homem, abrangendo diferentes áreas do conhecimento: Astronomia, Ciências Naturais, Geologia e História Antiga e Moderna. "

O utilizador conta com mais de 300 imagens temáticas, 60 animações, vídeos e mais de 200 factos históricos. 

Com um preço* de 5,99 euros para iPad e 3,99 euros para o iPhone, a aplicação está disponível em seis idiomas (Português, Inglês, Mandarim, Espanhol, Francês e Alemão) e uma vez instalada não precisa de Internet para funcionar. A banda sonora é do compositor Rodrigo Leão."

Nuno Barroso, Expresso

*Nota: Verificar preços actuais

screenshot | Back in Time

https://www.landka.com/back-in-time

English:

"BACK IN TIME "The coolest history textbook you’ll find on the iPad, Back in Time tells the story of the universe with a 24-hour clock, where the Big Bang starts the day and humans appear in the final seconds. 

Spin the clock’s hands and you can explore historical highlights, through videos about dark matter, text-based discussions of the Cradle of Humankind or photos of Lucy, the legendary fossil, among many others. "

For a fuller, and stunning. exploration of space, download Solar System."

Bob Tedeschi, New York Times

Please watch the video below, take a step back and see the whole picture...

Education:

• Curricula: History (ancient and modern), Astronomy, Sciences, Geology;

For a fuller, and stunning exploration of space, download Solar System;

• Levels: Elementary and Secondary Education; Primary education (tutoring);

• Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German and Mandarin.

Some information:

• Content: 300+ remarkable thematic images, 50+ animations and videos, 40+ illustrative timelines, 200+ little-know facts;

• Devices: iPad; iPhone;

• Internet: No Internet connection required;

• Music: Rodrigo Leão, a renowned Portuguese composer and musician;

• Price* : 5,99€ for iPad; 3,99€ for iPhone;

*Note: Verify prices in 2023

Where to find: Apple's store

"We truly believe that learning can be a pleasant experience with this educational app."

Landka team

"Astoundingly beautiful app - and the best example of experience design for education I've seen on this platform."

Back in Time user

G-Souto

10.01.2012

update: 02.01.2023

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References:

Back in Time

https://www.landka.com/back-in-time

Sorting out an Avalanche of iPad Apps for the Best of 2011

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/technology/personaltech/amid-an-avalanche-of-ipad-apps-the-best-of-2011-app-smart.htm

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Éducation: outils à retenir!

http://multimedia.fnac.com

Un livre de reportage, de témoignage, de réflexion et de contribution au débat éducatif, à travers trois éléments principaux : 

• la description de situations réelles rencontrées dans ce collège ; 

• l’éclairage et la mise en perspective de ces éléments par un journaliste spécialisé dans l’éducation ; 

• la parole des fondateurs et animateurs de Clisthène sur la genèse du projet, ses fondements théoriques et son apport à la problématique éducative.

Un collège expérimental à l’heure où l’Éducation nationale relance la réflexion sur le principe de ces établissements.
 
Voici ce qu’on appelle un témoignage « de terrain », doublé d’une réflexion qui l’est aussi. L’éducation nationale est multiple. Il y a celle qui se fait, ou que l’on imagine se faire, au ministère du même nom. Et il y a celle qui se vit au jour le jour, dans des conditions parfois banales, parfois difficilement concevables.

Synopsis

(a paraìtre le 2 Février 2012)

http://www.ddbeditions.fr

Professseur à l’Université Lyon II et désormais élu politique au Conseil régional de Rhône Alpes, Président du parlement d’écologie les Verts, Philippe Meirieu s’explique ici sur son parcours et le sens de son combat. 

Combat pour une pédagogie qui n’est pas laxiste, mais attachement exigeant à la culture pour tous, souci d’intégrer à la société des jeunes souvent laissés à la dérive. 

Ce livre alterne les réflexions de fond avec des approches plus biographiques. Nul doute qu’il va à nouveau susciter le débat.

À l'heure où l'éducation souffre des grands changements, et tous les débats sont ouverts, deux livres qui pourront, peut-être, aider tous les professeurs à suivre l'évolution du temps.

À ne pas perdre:

Cahiers Pédagogiques : la revue de presse du 4 janvier 2012 par Philippe Watrelot 

Café Pédagogique: l'Expresso du 6 Janvier 2012

À contre-voie  une vidéo avec Philippe Meirieu

"C’est peu dire qu’aujourd’hui, et de manière récurente, les thèses pédagogiques de Philippe Meirieu sont fortement contestées, en particulier par ceux qui l’accusent d’un « pédagogisme facile », de choisir un enseignement qui aurait jeté à bas la rigueur des contraintes et le sérieux des contenus. "

Au contraire, moi je le pense et je l'ai pratiqué, en tant que professeure, Philippe Meirieu a ouvert une nouvelle voie aux professeurs qui voulaient vraiment aider tous les élèves à apprendre, à grandir, et qui ont vraiment été pionniers dans la pratique de l'éducabilité de tous.

"Le principe d'éducabilité de tous: chaque enfant, chaque être humain même le plus abimé, meme le plus accidenté peut apprendre, peut apprendre à grandir."

Philippe Meirieu

Je ne peux pas obliger à apprendre, je ne peux pas obliger à grandir tous mes élèves, mais je peux faire naître leur motivation à apprendre. Et je l'ai fait! 
Les résultats? Excellents!

"Il faut faire rentrer dans l'aventure des savoirs"

G-Souto

08.01.2012

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