Tag a Teacher! Hiring 1125+ teachers for the UAE

Tag a Teacher! Hiring 1125+ teachers for the UAE We're receiving a lot of amazing applications to fill our 1000 English and 125 Early Years teaching positions in the UAE, but we are still hiring! From now until June 22nd, go to this Facebook post and tag a friend who you think would be interested in teaching abroad with you and you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. The in-person interviews in the US and UKare quickly approaching next month, so be sure to apply soon if you're interested. Apply to UAE English teaching positions Apply to UAE Early Years teaching positions Apply to UAE Business Studies teaching positions Apply to UAE Mathematics teaching positions View all UAE Government School teaching positions Full details: From June 16th, 2016 to June 22nd, 2016, @mention your Facebook friends on the official Facebook contest post to enter to win a $50 USD Amazon gift card.Winner/Prize: The winner will be picked via random draw on June 23rdand contacted via Facebook. Theprize must be claimed within 48 hours or the prize may be forfeited at Teach Away’s discretion.

5 Arguments Against Using Electronics in the Classroom

5 Arguments Against Using Electronics in the Classroom Technology is omnipresent, so introducing it to the classroom seems normal. If students are supposed to learn real-world skills, shouldn't schools contain the same elements that students will see every day? However, not everything that's common is good. New technology can create difficulties for schools and students alike. 1. No Academic Improvement In classrooms that have been revamped with costly technology, students become proficient in computer skills. However, there have not been corresponding increases in mathematical and language skills. It is difficult to justify the dedication of large sums of money to equipment that does not provide the desired results. 2. Additional Expenses Initial equipment costs are not the only expense to keep in mind about digital classrooms. Schools need sufficient bandwidth for multiple classes of students to use their devices at once. In-house IT consultants would have to be hired to complete repairs and provide IT help. Teachers already have a long list of responsibilities, so troubleshooting electronic devices is out of the question. 3. Decreased Social Competence Socialisation is a vital part of education. Aside from math and science, students learn how to share, compromise, and communicate in the classroom. A plugged-in classroom is characterised by less social interaction and collaborative learning. 4. Distractions The potential for distraction is enormous in a classroom with electronics. At a glance, teachers cannot tell if a student is diligently working or surfing an unrelated website. It is for this reason that some schools have rules prohibiting the use of social media sites in class. While a widespread embrace of technology may be inevitable, further investigation is clearly necessary.