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Randy Ziegenfuss

More Thoughts on 21st Century Literacies - 0 views

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  • Randy Ziegenfuss on 08 Jul 10
     
    "Extended interviews with educators on the meaning of "21st century literacies," recommendations for using new technologies, and ideas for updating lesson plans to support 21st century learning. "
Kevin Bush

Journal of Educational Controversy Blog: An Impassioned Defense of Public Education: Di... - 0 views

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  • I haven’t seen met a single teacher who likes what’s happening? I haven’t met a single teacher who thinks that No Child Left Behind has been a success. I haven’t met a single teacher who thinks that Race to the Top is a good idea.
    • Jennifer Volpato
      Jennifer Volpato on 14 Jul 10
       
      Shame on us for not advocating for ourselves and on her for being so instrumental in leadig the charge - back to "The Truth About Testing" But: if she can turn around and try to undo her wrongs, we should be able to begin advocating for our profession and our students as well. Innovative lessons and culture change in our classroom, team, school, has to be contageous don't we think?
    • Kevin Bush
      Kevin Bush on 17 Jul 10
       
      I am one of those strange teachers who has found some reason to identify NCLB as a success in opening the doors for schools to look at achievement gaps. For too long schools look at the big number, NCLB has forced schools to look at sub-groups and identify what more can be done to bring every child up. While nearly impossible to get to 100% I think it is a goal that should be celebrated, leaves schools to answer the question, if we aren't getting 100%, who are those students who aren't making it, how can any school call itself a success that isn't graduating 100% of its students with skills.
  • Jennifer Volpato on 17 Jul 10
     
    Kevin, you bring up a good point that NCLB has definitely caused us to be more aware of the students who are not achieving and I agree with you. Just as our book "The Art of Possibility" illustrates, there is a positive side to everything. I think you are right about the 100% being a worth while goal. The part that I disagree with is being individually held accountable for that goal when so many other factors such as parents, administration, and score spread critieria embedded in the test themselves, and other factors are working against the success of my students. I would love celebrations and media that honor schools for making high gains, for moving in the right direction, for getting closer to the 100%. I would love to see students honored for making such individual gains as well. Unfortunately I feel that the media message is that which is "failure". Maybe we could colaboratively write some publicity to demonstrate what are schools are doing well.
Jennifer Volpato

Challenge-based learning: José Garcia's innovative approach to student inquiry - 1 views

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  • Jennifer Volpato on 26 Jul 10
     
    This article discusses the instructional strategies of Greene County Middle School science teacher José Garcia. Mr. Garcia employs challenge-based learning, which marries project-based learning with student inquiry and makes effective use of technology.
Jennifer Volpato

How to get Started with Project Based Learning - 1 views

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  • Jennifer Volpato on 26 Jul 10
     
    Project Based Learning (PBL) is a great way to teach students content, 21st century skills, and engage them in something fun and educational. This article gives some teacher tips and lesson examples for PBL.
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