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Iowa Core Curriculum - 0 views

www.aea9.k12.ia.us/...iowa_core_curriculum ICC
shared by Matt Townsley on 31 May 09 - Cached
  • Matt Townsley on 31 May 09
     
    AEA9's links including PowerPoints and handouts on ICC and the 5 essential characteristics of instruction. Look at the modules on the left - these will be used statewide, from what I'm told.
  • Matt Townsley on 31 May 09
     
    AEA9's ICC links
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YouTube - Assessment For Learning - 0 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 29 Aug 09 - Cached
  • Matt Townsley on 29 Aug 09
     
    Stiggins on assessment FOR learning. (YouTube video) great "first glance" at this important Iowa Core Curriculum topic.
  • Matt Townsley on 29 Aug 09
     
    stiggins on assessment for learning. youtube video
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Evan Abbey - Iowa Core Curriculum Discussion on Diigo Groups - 0 views

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shared by S Adair on 11 Jun 09 - Cached
    • S Adair
      S Adair on 11 Jun 09
       
      This is a great idea! How much of my class time is spent with students telling me "I forgot my book" or "I had pizza last night" or other things that may be interesting, but not relevant to what we need to do!
  • I like to say, "let's talk about it later..." It gives students a chance to cool down and me a chance to think about it...as well as keeps the class moving forward.
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Video: Margaret Heritage - Formative Assessment » Iowa Public Television - 0 views

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shared by Brenda McKone on 01 Jun 09 - Cached
  • Formative assessment has been described as the systematic process of gathering student evidence and providing feedback about how learning is progressing while instruction is underway
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 01 Jun 09
       
      good definition of formative asseseement.
  • This keynote will provide a framework for the rationale and development of formative assessment practices that will make instruction in Iowa secondary settings more focused and effective.
    • Brenda McKone
      Brenda McKone on 09 Jun 09
       
      Got to hear this in person. Lots of good information.
  • Matt Townsley on 01 Jun 09
     
    The Iowa DE will be contracting with Margaret Heritage for formative assessment as the Iowa Core Curriculum is rolled out. This is a video of a keynote she gave at the 2008 Iowa HS Summit.
  • Matt Townsley on 01 Jun 09
     
    Margaret Heritage keynote (video) from 2008 Iowa HS Summit
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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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The Changing Face of Education in Iowa: Working ahead? - 10 views

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shared by Russell A on 29 Nov 09 - Cached
  • The first barrier is even having the option to test out of units in the first place.
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 29 Nov 09
       
      I might substitute the word "time" where Evan writes "effort"
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 29 Nov 09
       
      To a large extent, time is a function of effort. Those things we deem worthy of our effort seem to find plenty of time to get done.
    • Russell A
      Russell A on 10 Apr 10
       
      It's amazing how we find time to do things we like to do. A readjustment of priorities by any teacher is never a bad thing.
  • Matt Townsley on 29 Nov 09
     
    Even brings up a few good points about core learning and holding students back who already get it.
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Iowa Core Curriculum - Literacy - 0 views

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  • Literacy — defined by Meltzer, Smith, and Clark as the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and think effectively — enables students to learn and to communicate clearly about what they know. Being literate gives people the ability to become informed, to inform others, and to make informed decisions (2001). Literacy is synonymous with learning. The partnerships between reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing — connecting with the ever-increasing knowledge base for each content area — provide the means for thinking among and between concepts and ideas. It is an active process.
    • Laurie Wyatt
      Laurie Wyatt on 17 Apr 10
       
      Literacy is social.
  • By its nature, literacy is social. In being effective critical members of a literacy community, students collaborate with others. Whether it be engaging the ideas of an author or actively discussing and debating issues about their lives with their peers, this collaboration helps students gain an appreciation of themselves, others, and the world. There is a cumulative advantage to the reciprocity of sharing ideas. The more students engage in literacy, the deeper their conceptual understanding and motivation to learn becomes.
  • Laurie Wyatt on 17 Apr 10
     
    "By its nature, literacy is social. In being effective critical members of a literacy community, students collaborate with others. Whether it be engaging the ideas of an author or actively discussing and debating issues about their lives with their peers, this collaboration helps students gain an appreciation of themselves, others, and the world. There is a cumulative advantage to the reciprocity of sharing ideas. The more students engage in literacy, the deeper their conceptual understanding and motivation to learn becomes. "
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EBSCOhost: The Common Core Standards: Opportunities for Teacher-librarians to Move to ... - 2 views

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  • Kathy Kaldenberg on 16 Feb 11
     
    Available via EbscoHost Iowa AEA Online. ID/password available from your school library.
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Iowa Core resources used at SAI new administrators institute - 1 views

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  • Matt Townsley on 18 Mar 11
     
    information shared with new administrators during summer 2009
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Cedar Falls Community School District - Iowa Core Curriculum - 1 views

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  • Matt Townsley on 21 Mar 11
     
    Cedar Falls schools information & agendas/minutes 
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The Changing Face of Education in Iowa: Mt. Washington is 6288 feet tall - 3 views

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shared by Matt Townsley on 13 Nov 09 - Cached
  • When we discuss the Iowa Core, this is an example of what we need to do. Get rid of the rest of that stuff. Determine what is important. And then have a deeper lesson, leading to deeper conceptual and procedural knowledge, with authentic and formative assessment. Which will lead to permanent learning.
    • Matt Townsley
      Matt Townsley on 13 Nov 09
       
      quadrant D learning...
  • Matt Townsley on 13 Nov 09
     
    Evan points out a need to examine how we will look at the ICC, through the lens of his daughter's SS class.
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Townsley updates SIAC on Iowa Core progress - Solon Economist - soloneconomist.com - 4 views

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  • Matt Townsley on 07 Apr 11
     
    Local newspaper covered our recent community forum. 
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Is It Worth It? - Sharing Data from Successful PLCs | AllThingsPLC - 27 views

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shared by Kris Ward on 30 Jun 11 - No Cached
  • It was very easy to get together and “chat” about things like lesson plans, travel forms, and recess procedures.  It was not until we began to look at our data that we realized, by accident, that some of us were better at some things and some of us were better at others!
    • Jori Lizer
      Jori Lizer on 07 Jul 11
       
      It is amazing how all schools are similiar, when it comes to the nuts and bolts. We all have a group that have multi-talents if we could work with each other and benefit the students it would be a good day.
    • Clint Balsar
      Clint Balsar on 26 Aug 11
       
      This is a great resource! It goes very deep into the motives of using PLNs and breaks it down into a few ideas and questions so you can reflect on what a successful PLN would look like and how to utilize it for students' engagement and success.
    • Deb Sykes
      Deb Sykes on 28 Aug 11
       
      In the article, one district had late starts on Mondays for planning time for their PLCs. Our district plans to have groups meet once a month for 30 minutes. I'd like to hear what other districts are doing.
    • janet2658
      janet2658 on 28 Aug 11
       
      We are going into our 3rd year of PLC in my district. I think the idea is great and can be incredibly valuable. However, the group is only as powerful as the members in it. If all members buy into the concept, great things can come out of it. If members view it as a waste of time, come unprepared or do not participate then it truly is a waste of time. Getting members to believe is the most difficult part.
    • Sara Rowe
      Sara Rowe on 28 Aug 11
       
      We are just starting PLCs at my school. So far we have just had a training session about it. I will be interested to see how it works during the next few years.
    • Julie Collison
      Julie Collison on 29 Aug 11
       
      The biggest hurdle for some districts may be having enough technology/computers available
    • rick gabel
      rick gabel on 29 Aug 11
       
      This is the first year of PLC's for Charles City. We are following a very 'patient' approach by 'dictating' the direction of the PLC's (everyone studies characteristics of effective instruction) for the first several months. Hopefullly, this will allow everyone to to understand the dynamics of PLC first before we allow individuals to 'breakout' by content or topic.
    • Alison Bixby
      Alison Bixby on 04 Oct 11
       
      This is our first year of PLC's in the Dike-New Hartford District. Like Charles City we are also easing into the direction our group wants to go. Right now we have two early dismissal days a month to meet. We are too getting to know the dynamics of PLC's to make them effective in our district.
    • vickiroberts
      vickiroberts on 27 Feb 12
       
      This is our second year of PLC at GR. I ahve found working in our group this year during the extra 8 hours outside of school time very beneficial. Going 1 : 1 computers, this sharing has given us time to find new sources for ourselves and students to use as we improve learning.
  • “Is it worth it?” will always be a question for those interested in taking the PLC journey.  While we have data to support it and strategies to share on how we have moved in the direction of learning for all, the greatest answer to the question is in the smiles of our children and stories of their parents as they know and share that student learning is what we are all about at Fort Leavenworth Schools.
    • Abbey Thurn
      Abbey Thurn on 29 Aug 11
       
      How do you get something like this started in your school? Can you get everyone on board?
    • Rick Roberts
      Rick Roberts on 29 Aug 11
       
      Collaboration is key. Cant be a complaint session. Must have input from everyone.
    • Joanna Seymour
      Joanna Seymour on 11 Oct 11
       
      I agree. When we start working on solutions to challenges, rather than complaining, educators can make incredible gains.
    • Diane Sperfslage
      Diane Sperfslage on 26 Feb 12
       
      Our PLC made little flags with photos of Norm from "Cheers" on wooden sticks. When one of us starts going down a different path with the discussion, any of us can hold up our "Norm" to remind us to stay on track. This works well for us because it is a humorous way to keep organized and doesn't hurt anybody's feelings.
    • Gwen Wrich
      Gwen Wrich on 27 Feb 12
       
      Diane: I love the creativity and team-bldg. by using humor ...and yet being organized and productive.
    • vickiroberts
      vickiroberts on 27 Feb 12
       
      Just attended a PLC of 4 regional schools last friday where we were trying to develop curriculum alignment amongst school. Develping this network on line will allow us as a gorup to "steal" activities from others, discuss best practices and share our successes and struggles.
    • Kevin Kleis
      Kevin Kleis on 28 Feb 12
       
      It seems as though my school's PLCs have been overshadowed by PD and our mixture of content teachers, while good in theory, has not worked in practice. I am a foreign language teacher, the only one in my school, and I am always paired with art, music, PE and the guidance counselor. Then we are so structured that any type of 'ah-ha moment' cannot be realized, due to the constraints of the itinerary.
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    • Diane Sperfslage
      Diane Sperfslage on 26 Feb 12
       
      Finding the time to meet consistently seems to be the biggest task for us. It seems that we begin to lose our inspiration when it is so complicated to get together.
    • Annette Watermiller
      Annette Watermiller on 27 Feb 12
       
      We met in PLCs the last two years, but then became one to one and our focus has switched for this year. I wonder how this will change in the future.
    • Annette Watermiller
      Annette Watermiller on 27 Feb 12
       
      I agree that time is the key. During basketball season my group was only able to meet at 6:30 am.
    • Diane Sperfslage
      Diane Sperfslage on 26 Feb 12
       
      I think these questions are so valuable to all of us. It forces us to think and evaluate what we are doing in the classroom and how much is necessary vs. "fluff".
    • Gwen Wrich
      Gwen Wrich on 27 Feb 12
       
      I feel like I am coming up with more questions than solutions...yet am excited for the potential that increased PLC productivity can become using technology
  • she commented that one of the norms for her group was to leave their egos at the door.  When everyone did that, honest conversations started to happen and learning was paramount.  Realizing that it was not a personal affront to anyone when you spoke about data was a huge AHA moment for our teachers!  It gave professionals permission not to have to be supermen and superwomen in their classrooms, but to focus on what they can do better – together!
    • Kris Ward
      Kris Ward on 28 Feb 12
       
      We are very passionate about what we teach that this can be very true. Always remembering we are there for the students and not ourselves makes all the difference.
  • Matt Townsley on 30 Jun 11
     
    Nice write-up about learning teams and the use of common formative assessments. 
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  • Julie Sorensen-Skaar on 01 Sep 11
     
    Having a PLC and actually using it effectively is important. As teachers, we know we need the time to work collaboratively to make effective changes. This was an excellent source on how teachers worked together to improve performance. Goood key questions used to keep teachers focused on improvement.
  • Angie Norton on 13 Oct 11
     
    This is our first year implementing PLC at Dike New Hartford. We are in the beginning phases and are dismissing two hours early twice a month. The big idea of focusing on learning and not teaching is a big shift in thinking, but a much needed one. After spending three days in Minneapolis, I feel I have a good handle on what a true PLC should look like, but not sure a lot of my teaching partners due yet.
  • Gwen Wrich on 27 Feb 12
     
    I would like to see more time in our school devoted to PLC...with increased focus on technology...this stuff takes time yet in the long run would SAVE so much time. I have to say technology gets me more excited as to the access of information than the actual Iowa Core does.
  • Ben Walters on 16 Apr 12
     
    I am in my first year in a district that uses PLCs for professional development. I find it to be a great way to share ideas and learn from colleagues from a variety of curricular areas; very worthwhile professional development.
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