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ePortfolios and GoogleApps - ePortfolios with GoogleApps - 0 views

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  • ePortfolios and GoogleApps
    • Denise Krefting
      Denise Krefting on 11 Apr 12
       
      Many teachers and students are interested in digital portfolios. This takes you through using Google Apps to build and share your portfolio.
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http://corestand.com/docs/CoreStand_Ebook_1.0.pdf - 3 views

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shared by Kathy Kaldenberg on 19 May 12 - No Cached
  • Tina Wahlert on 05 Jun 12
     
    This is an interesting read - ebook is Titles - Becoming a Core Ninja.
  • ropera r on 07 Jun 12
     
    I liked the interesting way the Common Core Standards were explained. It was an enjoyable read with examples to use, share or expand on.
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Ames Administrator Said Curriculum is Sound - Ames, IA Patch - 4 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 10 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • or eliminating the Iowa Core.&nbsp; Heidi Doellinger, the district's instructional strategist, said prior to the core curriculums each Iowa school district wrote its own curriculum but that changed when the Iowa Core was implemented. Doellinger said they aligned the district's curriculum with the Iowa core and again with the national core. “It's tedious doing this again and again,” she said. Related Topics: Ames Community School District, Curriculum, Dan Woodin, Legislators, Mandy Ross, No Child Left Behind, and Schools Email me updates about this story. [["validates_email_format_of",{"message":"Enter a valid email address e.g. janedoe@aol.com."}]] Website: Thanks. We'll email you the next time we update this story. &nbsp;Email &nbsp;Print Follow comments &nbsp;Submit tip &nbsp; Comment Leave a comment [["validates_presence_of",{"message":"Hey, you forgot to let us know how you feel \u2014 please enter a comment."}],["validates_length_of",{"too_long":"Easy there, Tolstoy. Your comment cannot exceed 1500 characters.","maximum":1500,"allow_blank":true}]] Website: Get Email Updates Send me email updates for this article Would you like to receive email updates about this article? Yes, please No thanks Make a new comment on this article Close Read More in Government <
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The Case for the New Kindergarten: Challenging and Playful - 0 views

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  • wvanroekel on 24 Jun 15
     
    Commentary Kindergarten in the United States is not what it used to be. For one thing, it's longer. In 1998, only about 56 percent of children attended full-day kindergarten. Today, that figure is 80 percent, according to our research. Kindergarten classrooms are also far more academically oriented.
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Iowa Schools Online Communities - Online Communities for Iowa educators - 0 views

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shared by Evan Abbey on 29 Jul 09 - Cached
  • For those visiting, this online community is right now in the developmental stage.&nbsp; Some of what you see is only there to test the different features of the ning.&nbsp;
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 02 Aug 09
       
      Can you give us an update on the Iowa Schools Ning, Evan? Still on track to roll ou at SAI conference in the fall?
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 28 Aug 09
       
      We've had some setbacks on the Iowa Schools Ning. We'll be talking about online communities and have examples of the current communities in the state at ITEC, but as far as having the whole Ning set up at that point, I'm not sure we'll be there.
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Iowa - 21st century curricula | Dangerously Irrelevant - 7 views

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shared by Mary Neumayer on 31 May 09 - Cached
    • Brenda McKone
      Brenda McKone on 09 Jun 09
       
      The ICC is definitely working hard to get us where we need to go. We need to get our staff, school board, and community to understand that doing nothing is not an option.
    • S Adair
      S Adair on 11 Jun 09
       
      We also need to be very supportive of each other during this process. It will definitely be a change for many (most?) teachers. We need to celebrate our successes and build upon them. We also need to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it when things do not turn out how we hoped/planned.
    • John Olson
      John Olson on 28 Feb 12
       
      The change can be the toughest part, sometimes it is just a different way of doing things can make the biggest impact.
    • Brad Hames
      Brad Hames on 13 Apr 12
       
      I know I should be more positive, but I am still not sold on it. I don't have the answer,and agree we need to do something, but I don't know if this is it. Time will tell.
    • Susie Peterson
      Susie Peterson on 05 Jun 12
       
      The Core 21st century standards are imperative skills that students need to experience and practice.  Every teacher is responsible for making the changes necessary so that we can meet the needs of workers/society/families/businesses currently in place and in the future.
    • Mary Neumayer
      Mary Neumayer on 12 Jun 13
       
      We have to work harder on these skills to remain competitive.
  • Ben Walters on 16 Apr 12
     
    With the research that shows the importance of building student creativity, it is concerning to see so many districts eliminating or de-funding arts programs.
  • Steph Groathouse on 05 Jun 12
     
    While watching the video, I had kind of an a-ha moment (many of you have probably reached this point years ago). I imagined the schools of long ago -- think one room prairie school houses. For many kids this was the only place they would see books or be exposed to anything beyond merely existing. At some point, school and home began switching places. As stated in the video, without allowing the new available technology into the classroom and teaching them how to manage it, school will become a one room schoolhouse and home will be the place they can explore the world and expand their intellect. What we need to work for is a seamless meshing of the two. They come to school to get inspired and motivated to continue learning on their own time.
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Iowa Core Curriculum - Home - 1 views

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shared by Bradley Niebling on 31 May 09 - Cached
  • academic expectations of the Iowa Core Curriculum and Iowa’s core content standards — or “what” students should know. It also provides performance standards — or “how well” students should perform in certain areas.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 31 May 09
       
      Are these standards just "good to know" or will schools be asked to merge their current standards with those of the ICC?
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 31 May 09
       
      From what I've learned...schools will be asked to document how they are meeting each standard. Sort of like quasi-state standards, if you will. Not sure if it is to *replace* local standards though. This is where I'm unsure.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 01 Jun 09
       
      Districts will need to do an alignment of their curriculum with the core. They must cover everything in the core. My understanding is the core is supposed to be a core, and you should have time to add more than the core for the "local control" component. How they will be assessed is anyone's guess at this time.
    • Bradley Niebling
      Bradley Niebling on 09 Feb 10
       
      The Iowa Core Content Standards are Iowa's state standards. This was put into code in Senate File 588 from the 2007 legislative session. So, every district is responsible for implementing all of the Iowa Core Content Standards. As for how this relates to the Iowa Core Curriculum, the statements I've heard coming out of the DOE are that by implementing the Iowa Core Curriculum, districts will be implementing the Iowa Core Content Standards, and going beyond them. Districts are not expected to do any merging or additional alignment work between these two documents. The idea is that if you implement the ICC, you won't have to engage in separate or additional work to implement the Iowa Core Content Standards.
  • Grade spans allow classroom teachers to reinforce and build upon previously mastered concepts and skills, and provide the most appropriate learning experiences for students to successfully progress through grade levels
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 31 May 09
       
      I like that "grade spans" pushes teachers in the span toward collaboration. I see that collaboration in the reinforecement and building aspects.
  • success in postsecondary education
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 31 May 09
       
      How would you define success in post-secondary education? Thinking back to the near-decade I spent in college, I would say it's a mix of interpersonal skills, finding and pursuing goals and passions, and realizing the importance multiple literacies.
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 31 May 09
       
      good description, Russ. The more I teach high school students, the more I think about what it means to "prepare them for postsecondary success." Does it mean lecturing for 60 minutes so that they're used to it when they take Bio 101? Does it mean assigning them 15 page essays in preparation for College Composition? Or does it mean preparing them with the essential content so that they have the appropriate pre-requisite knowledge their freshmen year of college? Or is it a combination of all of the above? I think if we can help them see the "life long learning" thing...AND somehow develop a relentless pursuit for excellence. I think it'd be cool if a student was so fixated on learning that he/she studied every single problem/concept/idea (wouldn't leave me or the computer or whatever other resource alone) until he/she was confident that it was understood. TOTALLY idealistic, but cultivating this type of passion towards learning seems to be a sure-fire ingredient for success at the post-secondary level.
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    • Darin Johnson
      Darin Johnson on 17 Jun 09
       
      Must a meaningful curriculum prepare all students for success in postsecondary education? I hope more of the public buys into the idea of a Core Curriculum to address the increasingly competitive nature of a global economy. We are sending far too-many students to college who lack the necessary skills. values, and attitudes to shape our world.
  • meaningful curriculum
  • Come back often to experience review new content and learn about Iowa’s world-class education.
    • Darin Johnson
      Darin Johnson on 17 Jun 09
       
      This poorly constructed sentence needs revision. I'm not sure about the author's intent, but I would suggest something more like this: Come back often to experience new content and to learn about Iowa's world-class education. Moving from comments about style to comments about content, will this website actually help people realize we offer a "world-class education" in our state? Will it be updated frequently so that people will find new content?
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Iowa Joins 49 States in Common Core Standards Initiative - Iowa Department of Education - 2 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 07 Jul 09 - Cached
  • "Iowa is fortunate to have not only state core content standards, but also the Iowa Core Curriculum, which provides rigorous expectations for all students and gives teachers the tools to change teaching and learning in this state," Jeffrey said. "With our recently passed Iowa Core Curriculum, Iowa can easily incorporate national standards because the Core Curriculum provides more explicit guidance to reach high expectations."
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 13 Jul 09
       
      I find this whole discussion of 'common core standards' to be pretty intriguing. Not too long ago, Iowa was the only (?) state that did not have statewide standards - each district was charged was creating its own. Now we're on board with joining a coalition to create national standards. Things change quickly!
    • Gina Martin
      Gina Martin on 07 Apr 10
       
      They need to be adapted to special education students that are severe and profound....we have to adapt our curriculum to meet these standards, but it would be nice if all schools in Iowa are using the same adaptations.
    • Kim Renning
      Kim Renning on 07 Apr 10
       
      I find it interesting as well...We (Iowa) should be well on the way with the Iowa Core Curriculum.
  • The goal is to have a common core of state standards that states can voluntarily adopt. States may choose to include additional standards beyond the common core as long as the common core represents at least 85 percent of the state's standards in English language arts and mathematics. The second phase of this initiative is to ultimately develop common assessments aligned to the core standards developed through the process.
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 13 Jul 09
       
      moving towards national assessments?! I wonder what companies like Pearson think of this idea. Not that it really matters, but I could see some special interest groups becoming...'interested' in getting these contracts. Plan on keeping an eye on how all of this progresses.
  • Corey St. John on 07 Jul 09
     
    I thought this was interesting...
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School Administrators of Iowa -Gaining Public Support for Iowa Core Implement... - 1 views

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shared by Maureen Taylor on 16 Jun 09 - Cached
  • SAI members might be interested in downloading a Webinar&nbsp;on taking initiatives to scale and reading principles on how to create "sticky" messages that convey to the public exactly what you're striving to accomplish in your school improvement efforts.
  • Julie Schendel on 18 Jun 09
     
    I noticed the offer to join a book club for one of Doug Reeves' books on the SAI website. I believe that he has a lot to offer us in terms of ideas and suggest his website: www.LeadandLearn.com
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TeachPaperless: 21st Century Skills: My Personal Mission Statement - 0 views

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shared by Russ Goerend on 02 Jun 09 - Cached
  • In schoolhouse lingo, I could only declare teachers and students 'absent' from the board of P21. And until that absence is rectified, the board will only symbolize the top-down old-fashioned 20th century style of management that's gotten us into so many of the problems that as a nation we currently face.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 02 Jun 09
       
      I don't know a ton abou P21, but student centeredness is a facet of Iowa Core, and it should be for all of education in the 21st Century.
  • building collaborative partnerships between families, communities, and educators independent of any proprietary business interests.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 02 Jun 09
       
      Collaboration is so key to the world our students will grow up in. I feel there is a mentality that collaboration = cheating with the kids I've learned with (and when I was in high school). It will be important to change the connotation of the word.
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AEA 267 News » Blog Archive » Are students learning? How can parents know? - 4 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 23 Feb 10 - Cached
  • Clear achievement targets or criteria for success are provided to students and parents in student friendly language before instruction begins. Doing so informs students what is expected of them upfront. Imagine how difficult it would be for a young person to build a log cabin for the first time without a picture, and then get graded on how similar their log home is to the picture they did not get to see. That would not be fair. However, providing clear achievement targets to students and parents before instruction begins can be a very efficient, effective, equitable formative assessment strategy.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 31 Mar 10
       
      I enjoyed this article because the concept seems so basic. Providing clear instruction for students and parents so they know what is expected of them. A recipe for success.
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Using Formative Assessments to Meet Student Needs - ASCD Express 5.09 - 0 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 04 Feb 10 - Cached
  • Matt Townsley on 04 Feb 10
     
    Classroom culture + cards + formative assessment = success
  • Matt Townsley on 04 Feb 10
     
    Some great commentary on formative assessment here.
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Effects of Technology on Classroom and Students - 4 views

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  • Michele Arman on 11 Apr 10
     
    I agree with this article. I began using a technology based textbook this year. A teacher does become more of a facilitator when the students are working with technology. It does improve motivation for students who normally don't get excited about school.
  • Kim Renning on 11 Apr 10
     
    I agree as well. Some of the classes we offer at our Alternative School are done on the computer, and you are right, we as teachers do become more of a facilitator with those students. It's funny, we have some students who really like the computer classes, and others who don't like them at all.
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Iowa H.F. 45 - 1 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 18 Jan 11 - No Cached
  • H.F. 45 17. CORE CURRICULUM AND CAREER INFORMATION AND 1 DECISION-MAKING SYSTEM 2 For purposes of implementing the statewide core curriculum 3 for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools and a 4 state-designated career information and decision-making system: 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,901,556 6 75,556
  • The funding for implementation of the statewide core 16 curriculum for schools and for the career information and 17 decision-making system are eliminated and legislative intent is 18 stated for amending the law relating to the curriculum.
  • Matt Townsley on 18 Jan 11
     
    proposed legislation eliminating Iowa Core funding
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Cedar Falls Community School District - Iowa Core Curriculum - 1 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 21 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • Matt Townsley on 21 Mar 11
     
    Cedar Falls schools information & agendas/minutes 
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Iowa Core Implementation Plan Summary - Iowa Department of Education - 2 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 21 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • Matt Townsley on 21 Mar 11
     
    search for Iowa Core implementation plans by district 
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Branstad-Reynolds administration's blueprint unveils vision for Iowa's education remode... - 5 views

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    • Judy Boerm
      Judy Boerm on 05 Oct 11
       
      Governor Branstad has some good ideas on the direction that education should go, but I am wondering how some of it will be accomplished. For example, I think it's smart to reduce the principals' managerial tasks so they can use their time to lead and support great teaching, but who is going to pick up their tasks?
  • Matt Townsley on 04 Oct 11
     
    Education blueprint
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What Is 21st Century Learning? - 0 views

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  • rick gabel on 04 Sep 11
     
    What Is 21st Century Learning?. 21st century learning refers to the skills, technologies and insights that leading-edge educators, companies and organizations are using to create learning systems that are better suited to the emerging challenges of the 21st century.
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Ning's Official Blog on Social Networking Sites » Ning in the education depa... - 0 views

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  • Brenda Schnell on 30 Aug 11
     
    Posted by Jason Rand on August 26, 2011 - 2:15 pm As educators and students head back to school, we wanted to highlight a few ways Ning is used in the classroom as an e-learning tool.
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Recommended Word Lists for Vocabulary Instruction | Scholastic.com - 0 views

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shared by Julie Sorensen-Skaar on 29 Aug 11 - Cached
  • Here are the top five word lists recommended by Francie Alexander, Chief Academic Officer and publisher of primary programs for Scholastic Education. Use them for vocabulary instruction in your own classroom!
    • Julie Sorensen-Skaar
      Julie Sorensen-Skaar on 29 Aug 11
       
      Elementary vocabulary lists. Thought this would come in handy.
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