Languages
What language is considered a "lingua franca"?
English
What does TIM stand for?
Technology Integration Matrix - one of the technology integration models
What does TESOL stand for?
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Who implements the national curriculum and standards for education in Israel?
The Ministry of Education
What is the hashtag symbol (#) really called?
an octothorp
What percentage of the world population is bilingual?
About 50%
What are the other two technology integration models?
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPAC) and Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, & Redefinition (SAMR)
What is SEL?
Social Emotional Learning
How are most schools funded?
By the government
What is the national animal of Scotland?
unicorn!
What is the oldest written language?
Sumerian
What is digital literacy?
The ability to navigate the digital world using reading, writing, technical skills, and critical thinking
What is the shortest complete sentence in the English language?
"I am" or (help I read conflicting evidence) "Go"
True or False: Israel has the highest number of university degrees per capita...
True
What is a baby puffin called?
a puffling
What is the official language of America?
Trick question! There is no "official language"
What is digital storytelling?
Any way that you take a text, break it down, and deliver it through a digital tool; uses multimedia tools to bring narratives to life
In which country do students get the most homework?
China
What are some of the inequities between the Arab and Jewish sector schools?
Funding and budgeting, resources (ex: technology!) representation in content, etc...
true
What is the only language in the world that has no connection to any other languages?
Basque
What is your favorite online platform to use in the classroom?!
no wrong answers:)
How do teachers continuously learn?
Professional development, graduate school, personal reflection, cooperation with other teachers and supervisors, etc...
What is the Apprenticeship Law?
Students can choose not to attend a conventional school and study for a specific trade at an approved vocational school
What is a baby goat called?
a kid (that's where the word kid comes from!)