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Jessica Byrd

Afterschool Programs - From Vision to Reality: Explanation - 1 views

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afterschool community families

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  • Jessica Byrd on 23 Feb 12
     
    This article explains some benefits afterschool programs offer to the schools and the community. It discusses how afterschool programs strengthen schools, families, and communities. The article emphasizes that a key part of developing an afterschool program is soliciting participation from many segments of the community.
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  • Frederick Eberhardt on 23 Feb 12
     
    I like the idea of talking to people in the community and getting feedback about what would work. I bet parents and teachers are already planning in their minds what to say.
  • Joshua ROot on 24 Feb 12
     
    As a former after-school caregiver, I know a little something about these programs. And I completely agree with the article's take on the benefits that stem from them. The fact that kids have a safe, fun, place to spend these hours amongst their peers and young-adult mentors...which allows their parents to spend that time working for those necessary extra dollars... which in turn helps a home's and community's stability...which creates stronger schools...which is the whole purpose!!! I saw this happen at schools completely geographically, ethnically, and economically different from one another, but the result was always positive.
  • Carmen Solis on 24 Feb 12
     
    Just like Josh I also worked for as a after school mentor. I to have seen all the benefits that after school programs have not only on the schools, but the communities as well. The school that I worked at had many students whose parents got off work to late and couldnt afford to send their children to day care for only a couple of hours. But because of this program that the school provided many parents were able to be at ease in knowing that their child was not only in safe place but around people that truly cared for them. The students got to participate in so many activities and even were invited back during the summer for a summer program. With this summer program students got to do so many activities and go on field trips to place they wouldve never gone to. This program was a huge success for this community in general and for the students as well.
Laura Eben

Fair Use for Teachers - 9 views

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technology Copyright educators

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  • Laura Eben on 25 Feb 12
     
    Here is an activity for teachers to become more familiar with the copyright and fair use policies. Would be great for a principal or administrator to give to faculty.
  • Grace Chandler on 03 Mar 12
     
    I thought the activity would be great to use also it seemed like an activity that would be fun for students not so much for teachers. The only thing is I was trying to use the link and it wouldnt allow me access to the information.
Frederick Eberhardt

http://2009.polarhusky.com/ceu/geospatial.pdf - 1 views

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Education Adventure Learning in Situated Contexts

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  • Frederick Eberhardt on 23 Feb 12
     
    Adventure learning in a situated context is like a name your own adventure novel for high school and college students in Geography. Its application would work in any field for context-driven learning. Doering, A. et. al. (2007). Adventure learning: situating learning in an authentic context. Innovate 3 (6). Accessed on April 24, 2008. The article is reprinted here with permission of the publisher, The Fischler School of Education and Human Services at Nova Southeastern University. For educational use only.
  • Frederick Eberhardt on 24 Feb 12
     
    Great book about situated learning, kind of makes you feel like you are in a Liam Neeson movie and testing theories and such!
Darlene Wall

Technology and Achievement the Bottom Line - 2 views

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Research Interest--5

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  • Darlene Wall on 20 Feb 12
     
    This article discusses the role that computers play in the school and in children's social, emotional, and physical development. Technology is on the rise and as the year's progress, computers are being provided for students in the classroom. The question is does using technology in school raise students achievement. For the younger students computers were most effective on student learning when the teacher would use them for high thinking skills. Computers used in 12th grade history reported the more that students used computers outside the classroom their performances were higher on test scores. This study suggests that schools that provide technology applications should provide training for students to use these applications. In conjunction, schools should provide basic computer skills for students so that they can improve in their content areas.
  • Rosemary Knebel on 20 Feb 12
     
    I like the idea of providing technology training to students. It amazes me how many of my students don't have basic computer skills. I usually spend a lot of time just teaching them how to use a program.
Carmen Solis

The Truth about Sports Scholarships - CBS News - 2 views

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Research: athletic scholarships

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  • Carmen Solis on 24 Feb 12
     
    This just like all the other articles on Athletic scholarships states what exactly goes on behind the scenes. Even though it is a very short and brief article it does not sugar coat and sale anything to the athletes. It shows what the realities are and what one needs to be aware of. It is better to be informed of the reality than to let your dream live on what you think something is. Knowledge is power, in this case it is also going to alleviate stress and headaches.
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  • Michelle Osborne on 25 Feb 12
     
    This article is so true. So many high school athletes have high hopes of going to college on an athletic scholarship and don't realize that it may not be guaranteed for all four years old school. This is particularly true for women athletes. I had a few female friends in college who went on athletic scholarships but ended up off them after a year or two. Having a second or back-up plan is important for students pursing athletic scholarships incase it doesn't work out. Another thing is many student athletes have high hopes of going pro. I think someone needs to really educated college athletes at the beginning of their school careers and let them know the likelihood of them actually going pro and the importance of making the most of their education to be prepared to work later in life.
  • Darlene Wall on 01 Mar 12
     
    Wow! This is another good article. I found the whole website interesting. I actually have a teenager that is about to graduate within the next year. He runs cross-country, and he is pretty good at it. He is top two in his school. We have been discussing colleges and scholarship offers that are available. After reading this article, it really had me thinking about the scholarship offers that are even available for my son. As a business teacher, I enjoy discussing college options for my students as well. This article gave me some helpful information that enlighten my knowledge of divisions and which sports usually get a full-ride. It is important to have a backup plan and not to rely on one school. Students should always have a plan B. Sports are not everything without a good GPA.
  • Grace Chandler on 03 Mar 12
     
    The article was a good read. I think working with the coaches and athletes you have to understand it is a business but in the same breath. It also depends on the sport your child is playing. Basketball. Basket, Football are the most grueling sports when it comes traveling and practice times. So, just research the school and what are the practice times if you have a focused student then they can come out with the right degree.
Frederick Eberhardt

Using Animoto to Teach History - 0 views

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Animoto and History Educators Unite!

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  • Frederick Eberhardt on 24 Feb 12
     
    Animoto is the new platform for classroom animation and this meets the historical conversation!
  • Frederick Eberhardt on 24 Feb 12
     
    If anyone knows how to cite for apa for animoto and use it fairly, let me know!
Frederick Eberhardt

Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum - KeyBookshop.com eStore - 2 views

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Technology in Education Blogging and Webcasting

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  • Frederick Eberhardt on 23 Feb 12
     
    Shelly Frei, 2007. Using blogging and webcasting as tools for teaching and education of students in K-12 environments. She makes it clear that this is the future of education. Frei, S. et. al. (2007). Integrating technology into the curriculum: professional development for successful classrooms. Huntington Beach, CA: Shell Education.
  • Frederick Eberhardt on 24 Feb 12
     
    Great book! Have been reading it lately for ideas!
Laura Eben

Public vs. private school--which is best for kids? - 2 views

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private-school research public-school

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  • Laura Eben on 24 Feb 12
     
    In a research done by Sarah Thuele Lubienski and her husband Christopher, they found that once they controlled for a family's socioeconomic background, students who attended public school actually outperformed private school slightly.
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  • Michelle Osborne on 25 Feb 12
     
    Even though I do think their are advantages to private education, the author is right in that the public school really depends on how the curriculum is being administered. There are public schools that do just as good as private. It is up to the parent to do research and decide which is best for them.
  • DeAnna Schlebach on 02 Mar 12
     
    I enjoyed this article! I enjoy the debates of whether public or private schools are better. I like that the writers pointed out that many public schools are doing better than private schools. There are so many factors that come into play when dealing with topics such as these. For instance, parental involvement. There's more than what meets the eye, many people need to see that rather than set their hearts on one type of school that is "correct". Good stuff!
  • Grace Chandler on 03 Mar 12
     
    I totally agree with ending of this article and how children do in school.(its truly up to if students like their teachers). What happened to that parental support so that with any teacher a student can be successsful. Every time the debate comes up I really wonder how much control the students have over US teachers.
Brandie Payne

What is Inquiry Based Learning? - 0 views

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Research science inquiry learning

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  • involving the learner and leading him to understand
  • involving the learner and leading him to understand
  • gathering of data and information and applying them to senses like smelling, tasting, touching, hearing and seeing.
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  • possessing skills and attitude of yours, which allows you to ask questions about new resolutions and issues while you are gaining new information. Dictionary meaning of Inquiry is seeking knowledge
  • leading him to understand
  • leading him to understand
  • leading him to understand
  • How to Study Help students learn to study well. We offer a number of great resources. View Study Skills Graphic Organizers Great printable graphic organizers for all subjects and grade levels! View Organizers What is Inquiry Based Learning? Inquiry based learning is mainly involving the learner and leading him to understand. Inquiry here implies on the possessing skills and attitude of yours, which allows you to ask questions about new resolutions and issues while you are gaining new information. Dictionary meaning of Inquiry is seeking knowledge , information, or truth through questioning. All the people carry on with this process throughout their life, even if you might find it not very much reflecting. For example, infants use inquiry to build their sense of the world, the babies turn towards voices, put things in their mouths, grasp things, and observe faces that come near. The inquiry process is mainly the gathering of data and information and applying them to senses like smelling, tasting, touching, hearing and seeing. Very sadly, our traditional ways of teaching discourage the process of inquiry. It makes the student get less prone to asking questions as they move through their grade levels, they are just expected to listen and repeat the expected answers. This is due to the lack of understanding of inquiry based learning. Inquiry based learning is not just asking questions, but it is a way of converting data and information into useful knowledge. A useful application of inquiry based learning involves many different factors, which are, a different level of questions, a focus for questions, a framework for questions, and a context for questions. Much mesmerizing information and facts are readily available, which needs an understanding of how to make sense out of it and turn it into useful knowledge. The teachers must be able to analyze that he or she does into only have to accumulate information and data but also have to generate it into useful knowledge, which can be easily done through inquiry based learning. Our country's success depending upon natural resources is the past; the future of our country's success now depends upon the workforce which works smarter. There are four essential elements on which inquiry based learning depends
  • Dictionary meaning of Inquiry is seeking knowledge
  • Inquiry based learning can be applied on all disciplines which has been confirmed through different researches
  • Brandie Payne on 25 Feb 12
     
    This articles provides relevent information about inquiry based learning. It also provides several extra resources.
Brandie Payne

Implications for Educators - 6 views

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Copyright

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  • Brandie Payne on 25 Feb 12
     
    Guidelines for the use of copyrighted material in the classroom.
  • Darlene Wall on 01 Mar 12
     
    Brandi, this is a great article on implications for educators. The ABC rule is something that I think should be used in the classroom. My students use the internet in my class on a daily basis because all my classes are in a computer lab. Educators that utilize the ABC guidelines are practicing the proper copyright laws for both students and teachers. Sometimes my students have difficulty writing definitions in their own words, so they think that they can copy and paste from the internet. Well I make them rewrite the definitions that I can tell that have been copied and pasted. They think that I am being mean by making them rewrite them, but in all reality, I am teaching them that plagiarism is not acceptable on any level even when writing vocabulary words.
Carmen Solis

Copyright Laws for Teachers: Educational CyberPlayGround™ - 5 views

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Fair use

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  • Laura Eben on 25 Feb 12
     
    Here is more rules for fair use for all types of media that would be used in the classroom. Things from illustrations, music, text, motions media, etc. all have specific "rules" for what is considered fair use.
  • Carmen Solis on 25 Feb 12
     
    This article in particular gives information about the media perspective of all copyright laws for teachers. Here teachers get the insight on all media devices such as music, dvd, and even videos that are shown on youtube. It is always better to be safe than sorry, so one needs to be fully informed of what can be used and how it can be used.
Brandie Payne

INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS In the Science Classroom - 2 views

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Research education science interactive notebooks

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  • Brandie Payne on 24 Feb 12
     
    This website provides power point presentations about interactive science notebooks.
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  • Sheena Jones(SJ) on 25 Feb 12
     
    I just love interactive notebooks period! I think they are good for all subject areas. It is a way of keeping the students responsible for their learning and also is a good study tool.
  • Brandie Payne on 27 Feb 12
     
    It has definitely made a big difference with my students. I am excited to do more research about schools that have implimented the use of interactive notebook campus wide.
  • Sharon Hicks on 01 Mar 12
     
    I was interested to read this article about interactive notebooks. We do science notebooking in our school. I try to modify it to a lifeskills level. I like the idea of vocabulary briefcase. I also like the comment about teachers should only write in blue or black ink. I think that it is important that the students doesn't think it is being "graded" that way they aren't afraid to share ideas.
  • Grace Chandler on 03 Mar 12
     
    My school is a large advocate of interactive notebooks. I like them alot for math it makes students have to show ownership for their notes. From this article I enjoyed reading about the vocabulary brief case. I think I will try to modify that idea for math. :)
Rosemary Knebel

The Educator's Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons | The Edublogger - 2 views

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Copyright and Fair Use from an Educational Blogger

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  • Rosemary Knebel on 17 Feb 12
     
    This discusses copyright laws in regard to posting on personal websites and blogs. It also discusses using videos in the curriculum for educational purposes versus public performances. The article briefly talks about what happens if you get caught for a violation of copyright. A list of helpful websites regarding copyright and fair use are attached to the article. The blog ends with a section of comments.
Tonya Preston

Project-Based Learning in Mathematics Teachers are using the method of instruction know... - 3 views

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Research Project-Based-Learning Math Lessons

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  • Tonya Preston on 20 Feb 12
     
    This article talks about the characteristics of pbl, the reasons to use pbl, examples of pbl, and more. It serves a a great framework on how to get started.
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  • Brandie Payne on 28 Feb 12
     
    I like the idea pf project-based learning. I feel that projects help to reinforce student learning. As a science teacher, this is especially true. I can only image that year around project-based learning would require a great deal of district and campus support to be successful. Nevertheless, I would like to learn more.
  • DeAnna Schlebach on 02 Mar 12
     
    I just took on the position of a 7th/8th grade math lab teacher and the person before me spent a lot of time using packets to teach the students material. I very quickly realized that this method only left the material in the students' mind for a day or two. So for the past week i've been trying to figure out exactly how to use methods of instruction like project-based learning. PLB is an amazing method that more teachers should be aware of, the only issue is that there seems to be a lot of planning up front for this to be a success. I've decided though, that if all that time of planning up front would help my students to KNOW mathematics, then it's worth it.
  • Grace Chandler on 03 Mar 12
     
    Reading the article and being a 7th grade math teacher I have realized that their are alot of teaching stratgies that could work if we had more time to actually focus on mastery and understanding. Alot of teachers are placed on calenders on what has to be taught. With the Texas curriculum being so data driven it has become hard for us to really use those fun teaching stratigies.
Brandie Payne

Copyright 101 - 6 views

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Copyright

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  • 1. Create all graphic and textual content from scratch: if it is original, no copyright issues should be encountered. This means teachers as well as students would not copy and paste ANYTHING from the Internet or from other electronic sources: no text, no images, no audio files, no video files, no animations, or anything else.
  • Brandie Payne on 25 Feb 12
     
    This article provides a simple overview of copyright laws for educators.
  • Carmen Solis on 25 Feb 12
     
    In this article not only does it list all the things that teachers should avoid from doing but it also has information for the students. It list how the classroom can use the internet appropriately without breaking any laws and the reasons why these laws even came about.
  • Darlene Wall on 01 Mar 12
     
    This is an interesting article. Since my content area is business education, integrating technology in the classroom is a huge topic. As an educator, I have to know what is legal and illegal. Especially, when communicating copyright laws to the students. I think this article is a useful tool for educators to use in the classroom. I like how the article mentions that the rules that apply to students apply to teachers as well. We as educators have to abide by copyright laws just as students should. I also like the fact that this article outlines the guidelines that educators should follow in the classroom so that they can use as a reference.
Darlene Wall

Plagiarism-Detection Tool Creates Legal Quandary - 2 views

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Copyright--3

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  • Darlene Wall on 20 Feb 12
     
    The article starts out by asking the question when professors send students papers to a database, are copyrights violated? This article discusses electronic tools being used to determine student plagiarism. Turnitin.com is a common electronic tool that professors and teachers provide for their students to turn in their papers. In the United States, 400 colleges use this website. Lawyers detect that this is an infringement on students copyright. The founder of turnitin.com apologized for violating student's rights and advised professors to advise students that copies of their papers will be checked and kept in the database for plagiarism. Then they discuss success stories of how professors and schools are not concerned with lawsuits.
Rosemary Knebel

Comprehensive Look at Distance Education in the K-12 Context.pdf (application/pdf Object) - 3 views

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Distance Education--A Comprehensive Study for K-12

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  • Rosemary Knebel on 19 Feb 12
     
    This article gives an overview of K-12 distance education. The article discusses the factors associated with instructional quality and effectiveness.
  • Tonya Preston on 20 Feb 12
     
    I found this article interesting because my nephew (who lives with me) is taking a few classes on-line through Texas Tech in order to graduate early. I do think the instructional quality is not as high as an actual teacher and it is not for everyone. A student has to be self-motivated in order for it to work and be effective.
Brandie Payne

Education World: The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use - 9 views

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Copyright

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  • When it comes to copyright law and the application of fair use exceptions, ignorance is definitely not bliss! Learn how to educate yourselves and your students and avoid making a costly mistake!
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      Carmen Solis on 24 Feb 12
       
      The title says it all.
  • Sharon Hicks on 20 Feb 12
     
    This article is more "user friendly" than reading the copyright law. It also includes a section about liablility for the district and the teacher.
  • Carmen Solis on 24 Feb 12
     
    This article gives more information on how educators can use the internet and not break any rules while doing so. Educators are always looking for new ways to help educate their students and many times use the internet for it, so here they can see how to protect themselves from getting into any trouble. Plus we our teaching in the 21st century which requires teachers to be more technology savvy and incorporate technology in their classrooms.
Joshua ROot

"Changing Education Paradigms" YouTube video - 3 views

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Research educators technology

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  • Joshua ROot on 23 Feb 12
     
    Web video created and narrated by educational maverick Sir Ken Robinson. In it, he explains, in a student-centered way, why it is crucial for teachers to embrace technology in the classroom.
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  • Frederick Eberhardt on 23 Feb 12
     
    Good ideas. I can learn something here.
  • Jessica Byrd on 24 Feb 12
     
    I think Sir Ken Robinson's ideas about the curriculum were right! One thing he mentioned that stuck out to me was about the divergent thinking being the essential capacity for creativity. He stated that there were several possible answers instead of just one. He used the example of the ways to use a paper cup to support his ideas. He explained how knowledge deteriorates over time when students become "educated". He says that what is considered as copying or cheating is referred to as collaboration in the environment. I think society is constantly changing and some aspects of the curriculum may need to be modified to meet those needs but not completely. I think with the changing curriculum, students and teachers are so overwhelmed by the emphasis placed on standardized testing that it is difficult for learning to occur in a fun, relaxed environment, except in lower grade levels where the students are still excited about learning. I agree with Sir Ken Robinson in saying that we can meet the future by doing the past, when the stakes weren't so high and so many students weren't being medicated, learning could occur in an environment that wasn't divided!
  • Sheena Jones(SJ) on 25 Feb 12
     
    Joshua, I am so glad you posted this video! I think that all educators need to watch this video simply because it is real. Technology should be essential in the classrooms today's simply because it is what the students see and use when they are not in school. Think about how many students have cell phones, Ipad's, Ipods and video games, we should be taking into consideration these things to strengthn education. I agree with Jessica on the divergent thinking--we sometimes forget that no 2 students are the same so their perspectives on learning and life will be totally different. I think a lot of times we do want the "perfect" classroom but the truth of the matter is we have to consider all learning styles. Students learn best from each other and group work is something that Sir Ken made a point in his presentation. In this course we talk a lot with each other SO that we can learn from each other so why not implement this same learning style into the classrooms?
DeAnna Schlebach

Education World: What Makes Effective Teaching Teams Tick? - 1 views

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Vertical Alignment Math education

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      DeAnna Schlebach on 23 Feb 12
       
      This is in Huntsville, TX-That's cool! Very interesting.
  • Scott Johnson Elementary School in Huntsville, Texas
  • Vertical teams get ideas flowing across grade levels and provide learning opportunities for all teachers, explained Beth Burt, the school's principal. "The concept of vertical teaming has opened communication between grade levels," she told Education World. "That, in turn, has improved student achievement."
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  • "It was formed to provide a forum for discussing specific curriculum issues and looking at student work across the grades. It has been very helpful to examine the grade levels at which certain skills are taught and how much re-teaching occurs."
  • DeAnna Schlebach on 23 Feb 12
     
    This article talks about different ways teaming brings about success. Near the bottom of the article the use of vertical alignment teams are discussed. Good read!
  • Frederick Eberhardt on 23 Feb 12
     
    Why not? The sky is the limit. We are only prevented to succeeding where we think there are no possibilities! This is really neat.
  • Sheena Jones(SJ) on 25 Feb 12
     
    Wow! I did my Method's at this school and I thought it was phenomenal then, I can only imagine now. This may be an article that I take back into my school because we have a group of 4th graders who are missing skills. It is hard to get the students prepared for the 5th grade level when they are missing 2nd and 3rd grade skills. Today I was talking to a teacher about what the students are being taught in the 3rd grade and she did not know. I think that if the teachers are communicating with the other grade level they are more aware of what to expect the next school year. This may also promote colloboration with other grade levels so that many skills are not missing. I am sure this will benefit all teachers and make learning more effective. It is all about team work!
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