For example, the educators community in Iowa uses #IowaCore for their discussions related to that subject. The group might have a real-time discussion, say, from 5-7 pm on a Tuesday afternoon, with participants hash-tagging their contributions so the thread appears in one column for people who follow that particular hashtag.
Since a single brief tweet can contain a link to a richly textured site, essay, wiki or other content that lends far more depth to a subject, statement or inquiry, the limiting factor of 140 characters can become an asset, streamlining the dialogue in this format to essentials.
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Should the Textbook Determine the Essential Skills We Teach? | AllThingsPLC - 6 views
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Although textbooks contain an incredible amount of content and a "game plan" for teachers, I believe that the most effective classrooms would use textbooks as a resource - not the only tool in the classroom. I also feel that many of the essential skills students need such as collaboration, inquiry, curiosity, innovation are hardly addressed by the standard text. There are so many current resources including and ways to publish, that teachers should be willing to break free from the textbook. -
In my world...teaching a Certified Nurse's Aid class at high school, the textbook certainly is the "ingredient list" of skills that are required for passing the State testing...how one mixes and stirs those ingredients however is open to interpretation and I feel strongly that students, particularly at the high school level need exposure to variations of the "recipe" of the CNA...hence they are taken on a variety of clinical learning opportunities, nursing home, respite care for children with disabilities, home health care.... -
I agree that textbooks are the tools that introduce content. There are many other resources teachers can partner with the textbook to convey content in such a way that each student develops their own set of skills and knowledge. As each teacher has a different teaching style, each student has a different learning style and presenting the information in a variety of ways adds to their success in the understanding of the material.
MoneySKILL® - 1 views
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financial literacy modules
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These online modules could be used to help schools teach the financial literacy aspect of the ICC
11. Social Media : Imagination: Creating the Future of Education & Work - 0 views
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#iowacore twitter chat is mentioned in this post.
Recursos de todas las disiplinas educativas - 0 views
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Educational resources for all subjects in school in Spanish.
Documentos para la gramática en Español - 1 views
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Great resource for Spanish Grammar.
Downloadable files for Spanish students - 0 views
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Students in Spanish can download mp3files
The future of education in Iowa | 1 to 1 Schools - 1 views
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On Monday Jason posted three questions on his blog. My responses are below, but you may be interested to read the responses from others around the state. I must say that I am excited to know that our new director uses his blog and Twitter as communication tools!
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Jason Glass was recently selected as the new director of the Iowa Department of Education. This change is occurring at a critical time in a very hostile political climate.
Spanish University programs - 0 views
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This gives a great perspective to students who want to go on to majoring or minoring at the college level.
Ottumwa Community School District - 7 views
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