Skip to main content

Home/ Pennsylvania Coaches/ Group items tagged This

Rss Feed Group items tagged

Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics Simple Middle
Jason Heiser

Copy / Paste by Peter Pappas: The Reflective Principal: A Taxonomy of Reflection (Part IV) - 4 views

peterpappas.blogs.com/...cipal-taxonomy-reflection.html

learningstyles

shared by Jason Heiser on 08 Jan 10 - Cached
  • Jason Heiser on 12 Jan 10
     
    The Reflective Principal: A Taxonomy of Reflection (Part IV) Reflection can be a challenging endeavor. It's not something that's fostered in school - typically someone else tells you how you're doing! Principals (and instructional leaders) are often so caught up in the meeting the demands of the day, that they rarely have the luxury to muse on how things went. Self-assessment is clouded by the need to meet competing demands from multiple stakeholders. In an effort to help schools become more reflective learning environments, I've developed this "Taxonomy of Reflection" - modeled on Bloom's approach. It's posted in four installments: 1. A Taxonomy of Reflection 2. The Reflective Student 3. The Reflective Teacher 4. The Reflective Principal It's very much a work in progress, and I invite your comments and suggestions. I'm especially interested in whether you think the parallel construction to Bloom holds up through each of the three examples - student, teacher, and principal. I think we have something to learn from each perspective. 4. The Reflective Principal Each level of reflection is structured to parallel Bloom's taxonomy. (See installment 1 for more on the model) Assume that a principal (or instructional leader) looked back on an initiative (or program, decision, project, etc) they have just implemented. What sample questions might they ask themselves as they move from lower to higher order reflection? (Note: I'm not suggesting that all questions are asked after every initiative - feel free to pick a few that work for you.) Bloom's Remembering : What did I do? Principal Reflection: What role did I play in implementing this program? What role did others play? What steps did I take? Is the program now operational and being implemented? Was it completed on time? Are assessment measures in place? Bloom's Understanding: What was
Anne Van Meter

Ed schools vs. education - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 5 views

www.post-gazette.com/...ed-schools-vs-education-648613

education

shared by Anne Van Meter on 12 Aug 12 - No Cached
  • "The achievement gap between the U.S. and the world's top-performing countries can be said to be causing the equivalent of a permanent recession," Mr. Hanushek wrote for Education Next.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      What are your thoughts on this?
  • Today we lead the world only in how much we spend per pupil.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      There are many reasons for this, of course. But, why do you suppose we're not getting the achievement?
    • Jimbo Lamb
      Jimbo Lamb on 13 Aug 12
       
      Is it because we are forcing all kids to fit the same standards rather than develop different standards for different needs of the students?
    • Anne Van Meter
      Anne Van Meter on 29 Aug 12
       
      Not in % of GDP we spend... Of course, those other countries spend on pupil support: extended parental leave, full health care...
  • Far and away the most important factor in student learning is the quality of teachers. If we got rid of just the bottom 5 percent to 7 percent of teachers, that alone would lift our kids to Canadian levels, Mr. Hanushek calculates.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      This is a delicate subject. But, we all know folks who don't put forth the effort that they should. What IF we did this?
    • Jimbo Lamb
      Jimbo Lamb on 13 Aug 12
       
      How do you compare this? In my school, I will have 183 students in my classes this year, and none will be considered advanced math students. Our calc teacher will have a majority of the advanced students and his enrollment numbers are at 93. How does this compare?
    • Anne Van Meter
      Anne Van Meter on 29 Aug 12
       
      I only teach the lower level students (no complaints about that, I'm good at what I do) but they will not hit "advanced"!!
  • ...10 more annotations...
  • Our teachers "do not know anything," according to Terrence Moore, who teaches history at Hillsdale College. That's largely because most have degrees in education rather than in the subjects they teach.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      This statement just TICKS.ME.OFF!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      Teachers are constrained by many different influences. Creativity is stifled, we teacher to the lowest common "core" denominator. Schools are not bold but old. We are rewarded by passing many useless measures, which unfortunately this article is based off of. Standardized test scores have blinded the public to what is important. Being able to problem solve and to be creative has always been the mark of an American, but that is being stripped of this generation b/c of the drive to wards testing.
    • Anne Van Meter
      Anne Van Meter on 29 Aug 12
       
      And what are elementary teachers supposed to have degrees in? Do you really want a second grade teacher with a major in history? Or chemistry? In college, I took engineering and business calculus classes, business statistics and accounting, in addition to my education math classes. Does it matter that I didn't get a degree in math? Isn't it better that I also have courses in ancient near eastern history? And Arthurian legends? And American and English literature and American government?
  • "Future teachers are better served by getting good grounding in academic subject matter."
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      Is that true? Or, is it better to learn how to teach and to use technology for what its capable of doing, etc etc?
  • Ed schools seem to think knowing stuff isn't important.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      Humbug!
  • "If you confront [teachers] with the fact that they, just as their students, can tell you nothing about the first 10 presidents or the use of the gerund, they will blithely respond that it is not so important for them to know things as to know 'how to know things,' " said Mr. Moore.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      What do you think?
  • The reform needed is to remove state "certification" requirements. The reason for them, we're told, is to guarantee that only the qualified teach. Their real purpose is to keep the knowledgeable out of the classroom.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      This is sounding more and more like a rant instead of a thoughtful argument.
  • "Yet these education schools," Mr. Moore points out, "not only do not impart real knowledge of academic subjects; they are actively hostile to it."
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      I need to see facts to support this.
    • Anne Van Meter
      Anne Van Meter on 29 Aug 12
       
      The first three out of four years in college were spent taking more non-education courses than education related. We all had to take the full math/English/history/science core courses, then added psychology and sociology in addition to the education courses and several internships as well.
  • If instead of being forced to hire the certified, schools were free to hire the qualified, colleges of education would wither away -- and learning would blossom.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      Many qualified folks lost their positions when they weren't deemed 'highly qualified.' 
    • Jimbo Lamb
      Jimbo Lamb on 13 Aug 12
       
      Isn't that what certification is? An official statement that the person is indeed qualified?
    • Anne Van Meter
      Anne Van Meter on 29 Aug 12
       
      But, wasn't he just complaining several paragraphs ago that 60% of teachers are certified in their subjects? And he wants to add more uncertified teachers?
  • Students learn a lot from the teacher who knows a lot," Mr. Moore said. "They learn nothing from the teacher who knows nothing."
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      Now, that's profound.
  • they aren't allowed to teach.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 12 Aug 12
       
      Why would they? The work is difficult, the pay is terrible and everyone outside of education thinks you're lazy.
    • Jimbo Lamb
      Jimbo Lamb on 13 Aug 12
       
      A medical doctor teaching in HS? What, around their appointments with patients? 
    • Anne Van Meter
      Anne Van Meter on 29 Aug 12
       
      And politicians take cushy jobs as lobbyists. I can't think of many teachers who only need to teach civics. It's only a small part of the full curriculum.
  • Not so many years ago, our schools were the best in the world
    • Jimbo Lamb
      Jimbo Lamb on 13 Aug 12
       
      I'd like to see the supporting evidence on this.
  • anonymous on 12 Aug 12
     
    An interesting article, and certainly not without other opinions.
  • Anne Van Meter on 29 Aug 12
     
    An interesting article, and certainly not without other opinions.
usasmmcity878

Buy Google 5 Star Reviews-Safe & Real ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Star Review - 0 views

usasmmcity.com/...buy-google-5-star-reviews

CFFButler for:cffcoach education Web2.0 cff tools math Science english socialstudies

shared by usasmmcity878 on 16 Mar 24 - No Cached
  • usasmmcity11 on 16 Mar 24
     
    Buy Google 5 Star Reviews In today's digital world, online reviews play a crucial role in shaping the reputation of businesses. Whether you own a small startup or a well-established company, having positive ratings and feedback on platforms like Google can significantly impact your success. Realizing the value of such reviews, some businesses resort to buying Google 5 star reviews. However, it is essential to understand the implications and potential consequences that come with this controversial practice. First and foremost, it's important to recognize the potential benefits of obtaining positive reviews. When potential customers search for a product or service, they often rely on other people's experiences to gauge its quality and credibility. Positive reviews can instill confidence in potential buyers and encourage them to choose your business over competitors. Moreover, Google uses these reviews to determine the ranking of businesses in search results, making it crucial in boosting your online visibility. What Are 5 Star Reviews on Google? Are you going to buy anything online or try out a new restaurant? Most likely, before making a choice, you'll browse several reviews online. Google is one website that stands out from the others when it comes to internet reviews. Google 5-star reviews are regarded by many as a trustworthy source of user feedback. These one- to five-star evaluations have a significant impact on the standing and prosperity of companies of all sizes. An insightful viewpoint on the caliber of goods, services, and client experiences can be found in Google 5-star evaluations. Google evaluations can make all the difference when it comes to finding a trustworthy contractor, a well-known tourist destination, or a local business. Potential clients can quickly learn about past experiences and determine the degree of satisfaction with a single click. A company's overall trustworthiness and search engine exposure can be greatly impacted by th
  • usasmmcity878 on 08 Apr 24
     
    Buy Google 5 Star Reviews In today's digital world, online reviews play a crucial role in shaping the reputation of businesses. Whether you own a small startup or a well-established company, having positive ratings and feedback on platforms like Google can significantly impact your success. Realizing the value of such reviews, some businesses resort to buying Google 5 star reviews. However, it is essential to understand the implications and potential consequences that come with this controversial practice. First and foremost, it's important to recognize the potential benefits of obtaining positive reviews. When potential customers search for a product or service, they often rely on other people's experiences to gauge its quality and credibility. Positive reviews can instill confidence in potential buyers and encourage them to choose your business over competitors. Moreover, Google uses these reviews to determine the ranking of businesses in search results, making it crucial in boosting your online visibility. What Are 5 Star Reviews on Google? Are you going to buy anything online or try out a new restaurant? Most likely, before making a choice, you'll browse several reviews online. Google is one website that stands out from the others when it comes to internet reviews. Google 5-star reviews are regarded by many as a trustworthy source of user feedback. These one- to five-star evaluations have a significant impact on the standing and prosperity of companies of all sizes. An insightful viewpoint on the caliber of goods, services, and client experiences can be found in Google 5-star evaluations. Google evaluations can make all the difference when it comes to finding a trustworthy contractor, a well-known tourist destination, or a local business. Potential clients can quickly learn about past experiences and determine the degree of satisfaction with a single click. A company's overall trustworthiness and search engine exposure can be greatly impacted by th
Darcy Goshorn

FreeMyPDF.com - Removes passwords from viewable PDFs - 4 views

freemypdf.com

pdf unlock tools password security utilities

shared by Darcy Goshorn on 18 Feb 13 - Cached
  • Darcy Goshorn on 18 Feb 13
     
    "Use this site to remove passwords and restrictions (such as printing, copying text, etc.) from PDFs. Note: This only works for PDFs that you can open and read without any 3rd party plugins. PDFs that require a password to be viewed cannot be unlocked by this service. This is because this is not cracking. Viewable PDFs with restrictions are not really protected, no more than a door with a broken lock, as opposed to password-protected PDFs."
Ross Hunter

Technology Integration Matrix - 0 views

fcit.usf.edu/index.html

shared by Ross Hunter on 02 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Ross Hunter on 02 Oct 09
     
    The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students." /> <!-- body { background-color: #FFFFFF; margin-left: 20px; margin-top: 10px; } --> This is a cached version of http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/index.html. Diigo.com has no relation to the site.x
quantumgadgets

How Windows 10 Home is the best ever Windows version? - 0 views

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Windows 10 Home&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Windows 10 Home DVD comes with 2 variations according to the Bits. It comes under 64-bit. Windows 10 is popular to be the la...

windows 10 home dvd

started by quantumgadgets on 21 Oct 20 no follow-up yet
anonymous

Educational Leadership:Teaching for the 21st Century:What Would Socrates Say? - 0 views

www.ascd.org/..._Would_Socrates_Say%C2%A2.aspx

21st-century

shared by anonymous on 07 Sep 09 - Cached
  • The noted philosopher once said, "I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance." My fear is that instead of knowing nothing except the fact of our own ignorance, we will know everything except the fact of our own ignorance. Google has given us the world at our fingertips, but speed and ubiquity are not the same as actually knowing something.
  • Socrates believed that we learn best by asking essential questions and testing tentative answers against reason and fact in a continual and virtuous circle of honest debate. We need to approach the contemporary knowledge explosion and the technologies propelling this new enlightenment in just that manner. Otherwise, the great knowledge and communication tsunami of the 21st century may drown us in a sea of trivia instead of lifting us up on a rising tide of possibility and promise.
  • A child born today could live into the 22nd century. It's difficult to imagine all that could transpire between now and then. One thing does seem apparent: Technical fixes to our outdated educational system are likely to be inadequate. We need to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
  • ...13 more annotations...
  • Every day we are exposed to huge amounts of information, disinformation, and just plain nonsense. The ability to distinguish fact from factoid, reality from fiction, and truth from lies is not a "nice to have" but a "must have" in a world flooded with so much propaganda and spin.
  • For example, for many years, the dominant U.S. culture described the settling of the American West as a natural extension of manifest destiny, in which people of European descent were "destined" to occupy the lands of the indigenous people. This idea was, and for some still is, one of our most enduring and dangerous collective fabrications because it glosses over human rights and skirts the issue of responsibility. Without critical reflection, we will continually fall victim to such notions.
  • A second element of the 21st century mind that we must cultivate is the willingness to abandon supernatural explanations for naturally occurring events.
  • The third element of the 21st century mind must be the recognition and acceptance of our shared evolutionary collective intelligence.
  • To solve the 21st century's challenges, we will need an education system that doesn't focus on memorization, but rather on promoting those metacognitive skills that enable us to monitor our own learning and make changes in our approach if we perceive that our learning is not going well.
  • Metacognition is a fancy word for a higher-order learning process that most of us use every day to solve thousands of problems and challenges.
  • We are at the threshold of a worldwide revolution in learning. Just as the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, the wall of conventional schooling is collapsing before our eyes. A new electronic learning environment is replacing the linear, text-bound culture of conventional schools. This will be the proving ground of the 21st century mind.
  • We will cease to think of technology as something that has its own identity, but rather as an extension of our minds, in much the same way that books extend our minds without a lot of fanfare. According to Huff and Saxberg, immersive technologies—such as multitouch displays; telepresence (an immersive meeting experience that offers high video and audio clarity); 3-D environments; collaborative filtering (which can produce recommendations by comparing the similarity between your preferences and those of other people); natural language processing; intelligent software; and simulations—will transform teaching and learning by 2025.
  • So imagine that a group of teachers and middle school students decides to tackle the question, What is justice? Young adolescents' discovery of injustice in the world is a crucial moment in their development. If adults offer only self-serving answers to this question, students can become cynical or despairing. But if adults treat the problem of injustice truthfully and openly, hope can emerge and grow strong over time. As part of their discussion, let's say that the teachers and students have cocreated a middle school earth science curriculum titled Water for the World. This curriculum would be a blend of classroom, community, and online activities. Several nongovernmental organizations—such as Waterkeeper, the Earth Institute at Columbia University, and Water for People—might support the curriculum, which would meet national and state standards and include lessons, activities, games, quizzes, student-created portfolios, and learning benchmarks.
  • The goal of the curriculum would be to enable students from around the world to work together to address the water crisis in a concrete way. Students might help bore a freshwater well, propose a low-cost way of preventing groundwater pollution, or develop a local water treatment technique. Students and teachers would collaborate by talking with one another through Skype and posting research findings using collaborative filtering. Students would create simulations and games and use multitouch displays to demonstrate step-by-step how their projects would proceed. A student-created Web site would include a blog; a virtual reference room; a teachers' corner; a virtual living room where learners communicate with one another in all languages through natural language processing; and 3-D images of wells being bored in Africa, Mexico, and Texas. In a classroom like this, something educationally revolutionary would happen: Students and adults would connect in a global, purposeful conversation that would make the world a better place. We would pry the Socratic dialogue from the hands of the past and lift it into the future to serve the hopes and dreams of all students everywhere.
  • There has never been a time in human history when the opportunity to create universally accessible knowledge has been more of a reality. And there has never been a time when education has meant more in terms of human survival and happiness.
  • To start, we must overhaul and redesign the current school system. We face this great transition with both hands tied behind our collective backs if we continue to pour money, time, and effort into an outdated system of education. Mass education belongs in the era of massive armies, massive industrial complexes, and massive attempts at social control. We have lost much talent since the 19th century by enforcing stifling education routines in the name of efficiency. Current high school dropout rates clearly indicate that our standardized testing regime and outdated curriculums are wasting the potential of our youth.
  • If we stop thinking of schools as buildings and start thinking of learning as occurring in many different places, we will free ourselves from the conventional education model that still dominates our thinking.
  • anonymous on 07 Sep 09
     
    Some very interesting points in this article. Why not add your coments?
  • anonymous on 07 Sep 09
     
    A VERY interesting article. If you've got Diigo installed, why not add your comments
karen sipe

Welcome To Professor Garfield - 6 views

www.professorgarfield.org/pgf_home.html

cartoon writing drawing reading audio comics elementary garfield literacy interactive games video educational web2.0

shared by karen sipe on 19 Feb 10 - Cached
  • karen sipe on 19 Feb 10
     
    This site was so cool. I created my own comic story. I was able to play brain buster games I read stories and had stories read to me, and watched videos about how to create a comic.. This site was created by Jim Davis, creator of the comic strip Garfield, in conjunction with Ball State University and PAWS, Inc. It give kids the opportunity to explore, create and connect safely with kids around the world. Jim Davis created this site because he felt there was a need to provide a high-quality, free, and engaging web site that could motivate children to achieve their full potential. The approach is kid-centric and tries to close the achievement gap between what kids seek to do on the Internet and standards-based educational activities. The mission of Professor Garfield.org is encourage children to explore academically sound literacy activities and provide them with tools to express themselves through creative writing prorams. It's an Internet destination that is safe, free and fun! The Professor Garfield and Sparktop sites (both found on this link) provide all kids of ways for kids to shine and showcase their talents and abilities! Students can record their own "talent" for Sparkstage (our American Idol-like competition), arrange music with the awesome music mixer tool, create their own comic strip in the Comis Lab, learn to sculpt, or be taught to draw by professional artists in the Art-Bot section. On Sparktop.org kids safely connect with other kids who knwow what they are going through. They find information about how their brain works and get tips on how to succeed in school and life. And they get to showcase their creativity and be recognized for their strengths. Millions of children from around the world visit the web site every month.
anonymous

Symbaloo - 6 views

www.symbaloo.com/us

web2.0 tools

shared by anonymous on 16 Jan 10 - Cached
  • anonymous on 16 Jan 10
     
    Create a personal page of links that are important to you. Watch this video to see it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEls3tq5wIY CAUTION: This video will make you cry. Why? Because of all the sites that this girls uses which are blocked to many of us. TELL ME that this girl isn't a walking definition of a "21st Century Learner." Now keep up the pressure to be able to use these tools in YOUR school, too. It's a fight worth fighting!
karen sipe

Protecting Kids Online - 7 views

www.center-school.org/pko

cyberbullying Internetsafety Internet_safety online chat blogging

shared by karen sipe on 19 Apr 10 - Cached
  • karen sipe on 19 Apr 10
     
    This is a link to the site for The Center for Schools and Communities. I am linking this site to our district web site. the video "Protecting Kids Online" has some really good information for parents to be aware of and think about with regard to their child's use of the Internet. In addition, the video has kids sharing real life situations that they found themselves in with regard to the Internet. If you have trouble getting parents to come to you, maybe you would be interested and taking this to the community like we are. We are posting questions that came with the copy of the video. If you would like to see the video user's guide that goes with the video, let me know and I can sent it to you.
  • karen sipe on 19 Apr 10
     
    I am going to be putting this link with this video onto our district web page. It provides lots of good tips for parents and students and also has kids talking about real internet issues they have encountererd.
twitteraccounts1

Buy Verified Paxful Account- 100% Fully Verified &amp; safe... - 0 views

buyglobalsmm.com/...buy-verified-paxful-account

Buy Verified Paxful Account Bypass Id Verification How Long Does Take socialstudies english Science math tools Web2.0 cff education for:cffcoach CFFButler

shared by twitteraccounts1 on 12 Oct 23 - No Cached
  • buyglobalsmm45 on 12 Oct 23
     
    Buy Verified Paxful Account We Guarantee The Paxful Account We Use 100%. Best Buy Verified Paxful Account Was Used. No Vulnerability Regarding The Security Of Buy Verified Paxful Accoun Is Required. I Can Assure You That Purchasing With A Verified Paxful Account Is Completely Safe. You Can Buy Verified Paxful Reports Right Now From This Site. We Have A Good Selection Of Buy Verified Paxful Accoun Available That Is Confirmed. So It Is Possible To Consider Us If You Need To Buy A Paxful Account. Additionally, You Can Buy A Cheap Paxful Account. This Will Help You Avoid Being Late. In Essence, Buy Verified Paxful Account At This Moment. You Won't Be Ignored By Us. Why Will You Purchase My Service? ➤ 100% Full Document Verified ➤ 100% Phone Verified USA, UK And Other Countries ➤ Genuine Phone Number And Gmail Verified ➤ SSN And Router Number ➤ 100% Genuine Account ➤ 100% Customer Satisfaction ➤ No Transaction Problem Required ➤ Replacement Guaranteed ➤ Fast And Short Time Delivery ➤ 24 Hour Customer Support And Reply ➤ Money Back Guarantee 100% 24 Hours Reply/Contact Email : buyglobalsmm@gmail.com Skype : Buy Global SMM Telegram : @buyglobalsmm
  • buyglobalsmm45 on 16 Oct 23
     
    Buy Verified Paxful Account Introduction Assuming you would like an introduction for an article discussing the benefits of having a verified Paxful account: Paxful is a popular online business that allows druggies to buy and vend Bitcoin. In order to use Paxful, users must create an account. There are two types of accounts on Paxful - verified and unverified. Verified accounts have certain benefits that unverified accounts do not. What is Paxful? Paxful is a global marketplace to make, buy and sell bitcoin. It's like eBay for bitcoin! Whether you're a first-time bitcoin buyer or a seasoned trader, Paxful is the perfect place for you to buy your bitcoin. We offer a wide variety of payment options, such as bank transfers, debit and credit cards, cash, and even gift cards, so you can choose whichever is most convenient for you. And with our Escrow service, you can be sure that your bitcoin is always safe and secure. So what are you waiting for?Subscribe up now and start buying and dealing bitcoin! Paxful Account for sale: If you're looking for a Paxful account for sale, then you're in luck. There are many reputable sellers out there who can provide you with a verified account. This means that you'll be able to use the account to buy and sell bitcoins, as well as other currencies, without any problems. The first thing you need to do when looking for a Paxful account for sale is to make sure that the seller is reputable. There are many scammers out there who will try to sell you an account that doesn't exist, or that has been hacked. So, it's important to do your research and make sure that you're dealing with a reputable seller. Once you've found a reputable seller, the next step is to make sure that the account is verified. This means that the account has been verified by Paxful, and that it's safe to use. You can generally find this information on the dealer's website. Once you've found an account that you're happy with, the next
  • twitteraccounts1 on 31 Oct 23
     
    Buy Verified Paxful Account Introduction Assuming you would like an introduction for an article discussing the benefits of having a verified Paxful account: Paxful is a popular online business that allows druggies to buy and vend Bitcoin. In order to use Paxful, users must create an account. There are two types of accounts on Paxful - verified and unverified. Verified accounts have certain benefits that unverified accounts do not.
anonymous

Education Week: Filtering Fixes - 0 views

www.edweek.org/...02filter_ep.h29.html

filtering

shared by anonymous on 15 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Instead of blocking the many exit ramps and side routes on the information superhighway, they have decided that educating students and teachers on how to navigate the Internet’s vast resources responsibly, safely, and productively—and setting clear rules and expectations for doing so—is the best way to head off online collisions.
  • “We are known in our district for technology, so I don’t see how you can teach kids 21st-century values if you’re not teaching them digital citizenship and appropriate ways of sharing and using everything that’s available on the Web,” said Shawn Nutting, the technology director for the Trussville district. “How can you, in 2009, not use the Internet for everything? It blows me away that all these schools block things out” that are valuable.
  • While schools are required by federal and state laws to block pornography and other content that poses a danger to minors, Internet-filtering software often prevents students from accessing information on legitimate topics that tend to get caught in the censoring process: think breast cancer, sexuality, or even innocuous keywords that sound like blocked terms. One teacher who commented on one of Mr. Fryer’s blog posts, for example, complained that a search for biographical information on a person named Thacker was caught by his school’s Internet filter because the prohibited term “hacker” is included within the spelling of the word.
  • ...9 more annotations...
  • The K-2 school provides e-mail addresses to each of its 880 students and maintains accounts on the Facebook and Twitter networking sites. Children can also interact with peers in other schools and across the country through protected wiki spaces and blogs the school has set up.
  • “Rather than saying this is a scary tool and something bad could happen, instead we believe it’s an incredible tool that connects you with the entire world out there. ... [L]et’s show you the best way to use it.”
  • As Trussville students move through the grades and encounter more-complex educational content and expectations, their Internet access is incrementally expanded.
  • In 2001, the Children’s Internet Protection Act instituted new requirements for schools to establish policies and safeguards for Internet use as a condition of receiving federal E-rate funding. Many districts have responded by restricting any potentially troublesome sites. But many educators and media specialists complain that the filters are set too broadly and cannot discriminate between good and bad content. Drawing the line between what material is acceptable and what’s not is a local decision that has to take into account each district’s comfort level with using Internet content
  • The American Civil Liberties Union sued Tennesee’s Knox County and Nashville school districts on behalf of several students and a school librarian for blocking Internet sites related to gay and lesbian issues. While the districts’ filtering software prohibited students from accessing sites that provided information and resources on the subject, it did not block sites run by organizations that promoted the controversial view that homosexuals can be “rehabilitated” and become heterosexuals. Last month, a federal court dismissed the lawsuit after school officials agreed to unblock the sites.
  • Students are using personal technology tools more readily to study subject matter, collaborate with classmates, and complete assignments than they were several years ago, but they are generally asked to “power down” at school and abandon the electronic resources they rely on for learning outside of class, the survey found. Administrators generally cite safety issues and concerns that students will misuse such tools to dawdle, cheat, or view inappropriate content in school as reasons for not offering more open online access to students. ("Students See Schools Inhibiting Their Use of New Technologies,", April 1, 2009.)
  • A report commissioned by the NSBA found that social networking can be beneficial to students, and urged school board members to “find ways to harness the educational value” of so-called Web 2.0 tools, such as setting up chat rooms or online journals that allow students to collaborate on their classwork. The 2007 report also told school boards to re-evaluate policies that ban or tightly restrict the use of the Internet or social-networking sites.
  • Federal Requirements for Schools on Internet Safety The Children’s Internet Protection Act, or CIPA, is a federal law intended to block access to offensive Web content on school and library computers. Under CIPA, schools and libraries that receive funding through the federal E-rate program for Internet access must: • Have an Internet-safety policy and technology-protection measures in place. The policy must include measures to block or filter Internet access to obscene photos, child pornography, and other images that can be harmful to minors; • Educate minors about appropriate and inappropriate online behavior, including activities like cyberbullying and social networking; • Adopt and enforce a policy to monitor online activities of minors; and • Adopt and implement policies related to Internet use by minors that address access to inappropriate online materials, student safety and privacy issues, and the hacking of unauthorized sites. Source: Federal Communications Commission
  • “We believe that you can’t have goals about kids’ collaborating globally and then block their ability to do that,” said Becky Fisher, the Virginia district’s technology coordinator.
  • anonymous on 15 Sep 09
     
    This is an excellent article. I think every school should take this to a meeting with Administrators to discuss bringing sanity to this issue once and for all.
anonymous

10 Technology Enhanced Alternatives to Book Reports - TheApple.com - 2 views

theapple.monster.com/...d-alternatives-to-book-reports

shared by anonymous on 20 Jan 11 - Cached
  • Let students create a cartoon version of the book they have just finished.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 20 Jan 11
       
      Two questions. 1) What grade level are we talking about here. 2) What is the highest level of Blooms that is likely to be reached with this assignment?
  • summarizing the book they just read.
  • Students can create an interview type show where they interview characters in the book, create a short movie trailer for the book, or actually have characters act out portions of the book.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 20 Jan 11
       
      Besides the mention of xtranormal :-) what about this one? Interview characters in the book. A movie trailer? Act out a portion of the book? Again, what grade level? What is the Essential Question for the unit? What's the highest level of Bloom's
  • ...3 more annotations...
  • Students should include the title and author of the book, key characters, use pictures that support the story line, and create a tag line that will make others want to read the book.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 20 Jan 11
       
      What grade level? What SUBJECT? Is this appropriate for English class or a Media class that is studying posters, etc? What level of understanding about the book do you really need in order to do this? Is this worthy of an 18 yr old?
  • Encourage students to create their own virtual bookshelves with Shelfari http://shelfari.com.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 20 Jan 11
       
      I like this one. Wanna guess why? Of course, I'm assuming that it's directed to grades no higher than 8th.
  • they can log onto their Book Adventure account and take a 10 question multiple choice quiz based on the book they read.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 20 Jan 11
       
      Before we can judge this one we'd have to see the questions here, wouldn't we.
anonymous

Will the Real Digital Native Please Stand Up? -- Campus Technology - 1 views

campustechnology.com/...al-Native-Please-Stand-Up.aspx

shared by anonymous on 03 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • "It is how they perceive [the web] that makes them different in my opinion," he explains. "Many older people use the web, of course, but for digital natives the web is an integral part of their lives. They go there first, instinctively. And yes, some are better at it than others. I definitely agree that there is a continuum of capabilities among the digital natives. But if we are talking about what makes them different from previous generations, I believe it is this connection to the web."
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 03 Oct 11
       
      If the difference is in whether or not they go to the web 'instinctively' then I think this guy just disproved his own point. MOST of us to to the web instinctively.'
  • She says this group of learners is more globally aware, thanks to the internet, and more adept at collaborative uses of the web.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 03 Oct 11
       
      And this definition has NOTHING to do with age.
  • "This generation definitely has a thematic approach to learning," she says, "which is not about, 'I'm a vessel--go ahead and fill me up.' It's about, 'I'm the master of my own educational destiny. Give me lots of input and I'll find what I think is most important.' Most of the [K-12] schools I talk to still believe that they are the custodians of knowledge. But for these kids, increasingly, [schools] are just one more source of input."
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 03 Oct 11
       
      I LOVE this discussion. What do you think?
    • Michelle Krill
      Michelle Krill on 04 Oct 11
       
      I think this is true. The educator has to teach the students how to know which information is important and how to make connections between what they know and what they are learning.
  • ...1 more annotation...
  • While Prensky's original definition might not survive close scrutiny a decade later--too generationally focused and without enough attention on how students use their devices--he was definitely on to something.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 03 Oct 11
       
      Ah, there it is.
anonymous

Straight from the DOE: Dispelling Myths About Blocked Sites | MindShift - 1 views

mindshift.kqed.org/...bout-blocking-sites-in-schools

CIPA filtering education filter blocking erate Internet

shared by anonymous on 27 Apr 11 - No Cached
  • Cator parsed the rules of the Childrens Internet Protection Act, and provided guidance for teachers on how to proceed when it comes to interpreting the rules.
  • Accessing YouTube is not violating CIPA rules
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 11
       
      But, I really CAN understand if a district doesn't have the bandwidth to support it being open to all on every computer. But why not in the library, at least?
  • Websites don’t have to be blocked for teachers
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 11
       
      This one dirves me NUTS!! Even in the SUMMER some tech folks won't open up the filter and just block the porn.
  • ...8 more annotations...
  • Schools will not lose E-rate funding by unblocking appropriate sites.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 11
       
      Then, if this is the case, ANY filtering beyond the Porn sites should be considered Censorship, IMHO
  • Teachers should be trusted.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 11
       
      Can I hear ANOTHER Amen?
  • Broad filters are not helpful
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 11
       
      Amen!
  • Kids need to be taught how to be responsible digital citizens
  • See the excerpt below from the National Education Technology Plan, approved by officials who dictate E-rate rules.
  • [We need to] address the topic at school or home in the form of education,” Cator says. “How do we educate this generation of young people to be safe online, to be secure online, to protect their personal information, to understand privacy, and how that all plays out when they’re in an online space?”
    • Michelle Eichelberger
      Michelle Eichelberger on 27 Apr 11
       
      Exactly!! I wish I could get this through to our district and make this a priority!
  • We also want students to be nice to each other, and not to engage in bullying, in an online space where their voice is amplified and persistent. We want students to grow up to be good digital citizen.
    • Michelle Eichelberger
      Michelle Eichelberger on 27 Apr 11
       
      We need to be proactive in this, not always cleaning up the "mess" once cyberbullying has taken place.
  • requires providing professional development for adults working with these students.
    • Michelle Eichelberger
      Michelle Eichelberger on 27 Apr 11
       
      This is so necessary.
  • Michelle Krill on 27 Apr 11
     
    "To clear up some of the confusion around these comments and assertions, I went straight to the top: the Department of Education's Director of Education Technology, Karen Cator. Cator parsed the rules of the Childrens Internet Protection Act, and provided guidance for teachers on how to proceed when it comes to interpreting the rules. To that end, here are six surprising rules that educators, administrators, parents and students might not know about website filtering in schools."
usasmmcity878

Buy Yelp Reviews-⭐100% Verified Yelp Reviews provides⭐... - 0 views

usasmmcity.com/...buy-yelp-reviews

CFFButler for:cffcoach education Web2.0 cff tools math Science english socialstudies

shared by usasmmcity878 on 08 Apr 24 - No Cached
  • usasmmcity878 on 08 Apr 24
     
    Buy yelp Reviews Are you a small business owner looking to boost your online presence and attract more customers? In today's digital age, online reviews have become an essential factor in consumer decision-making. One platform that dominates the review space is Yelp, with millions of users relying on its reviews to make informed choices. However, getting positive reviews on Yelp can be a challenging task for many businesses. This has led to the emergence of a market where businesses can buy Yelp reviews to improve their reputation and visibility. In this article, we will explore the concept of buying Yelp reviews, discussing the benefits, risks, and ethical considerations associated with this practice to help you make an informed decision about enhancing your online presence. What About Yelp? In today's internet-dominated world, online reviews have become an integral part of our decision-making process, whether it's choosing a restaurant, booking a hotel, or buying a product. Among the many platforms available, Yelp has emerged as a popular and influential website when it comes to sharing customer experiences and opinions. With millions of reviews covering various businesses, Yelp has amassed a considerable user base, making it a valuable resource for consumers and businesses alike. However, like any other platform, Yelp is not without its controversies and challenges. Over the years, several concerns have been raised regarding the legitimacy and reliability of Yelp reviews. This raises the question: What about Yelp? One significant concern is the authenticity of reviews on the platform. As Yelp's popularity grew, so did the temptation for businesses to manipulate their ratings by posting fake reviews or soliciting positive reviews from friends, family, or even paying for them. This unethical practice not only misleads consumers but also undermines the credibility and usefulness of Yelp as a reliable source of information. To address this issue, Yelp ha
Kathy Fiedler

ClassroomDeskArrangement.com - 0 views

www.classroomdeskarrangement.com/...Welcome.html

classroomdeskarrangement classroom desks layout arrangement floorplans teachers elementary middleschool highschool k-12

shared by Kathy Fiedler on 23 Apr 12 - No Cached
  • Kathy Fiedler on 23 Apr 12
     
    "Looking for new ideas for how to set up student classroom desks? You have come to the right place! This site is designed to give you some new ideas and fresh perspective for our classroom set up! This site has several pages of possible student desk arrangements for class sizes from 16-24. Hopefully you are able to incorporate something new for your classroom this year! "
Pamela Stevens

Na'vi Avatar Photo Manipulation (Exclusive Tutorial) | Photo Editing - 3 views

www.webdesign.org/...-exclusive-tutorial.18015.html

avatar photoshop tutorial na'vi

shared by Pamela Stevens on 02 Jun 10 - Cached
  • Pamela Stevens on 02 Jun 10
     
    This is a Photoshop tutorial showing you all the steps you need to take in order to photo-manipulate yourself into a Na'vi (based on the characters in James Cameron's movie "Avatar"). I used Photoshop CS2 in order to create this, but newer and older versions should do the same, as I used basic Photoshop tools only. I hope you will find this helpful. Read more: http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/na-vi-avatar-photo-manipulation-exclusive-tutorial.18015.html#ixzz0piD4VI2J
cheryl capozzoli

Institutional Dashboard 2.0 - JHU - 0 views

www.institutionaldashboard.collexis.com/...thematic.asp

johnshopkins medical science

shared by cheryl capozzoli on 17 Feb 09 - Cached
  • cheryl capozzoli on 17 Feb 09
     
    By browsing the taxonomy on the left, you can explore all of the biomedical concepts being researched at JHU. After selecting a concept, you can view the articles published in this area and locate the top scientists at JHU working in this field. This taxonomy is the 2007 version of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). The U.S. National Library of Medicine developed the MeSH Thesaurus and releases updated versions on an annual basis.
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Videoconferencing Site Coordinators - 0 views

ivcsitecoordinators.ning.com

videoconferencing

shared by Ann Baum (Johnston) on 26 Jun 08 - Cached
  • Ann Baum (Johnston) on 26 Jun 08
     
    Join this ning if you're a videoconference site coordinator. This ning has been created by CILC so there will be great collaborations occurring in this ning.
1 - 20 of 1117 Next › Last »
Showing 20▼ items per page