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Publications: SRN LEADS - 0 views

  • Limited influence in decision-making. In many high-achieving nations where teacher collaboration is the norm, teachers have substantial influence on school-based decisions, especially in the development of curriculum and assessment, and in the design of their own professional learning. In the United States, however, less than one-fourth of teachers feel they have great influence over school decisions and policies in seven different areas noted in the SASS surveys. A scant majority feel that they have some influence over curriculum and setting performance standards for students, though fewer than half perceived that they had some influence over the content of their in-service professional development. And very few felt they had influence over school policies and decisions affecting either teacher hiring and evaluation or the allocation of the school budget.
  • Limited influence in decision-making. In many high-achieving nations where teacher collaboration is the norm, teachers have substantial influence on school-based decisions, especially in the development of curriculum and assessment, and in the design of their own professional learning. In the United States, however, less than one-fourth of teachers feel they have great influence over school decisions and policies in seven different areas noted in the SASS surveys. A scant majority feel that they have some influence over curriculum and setting performance standards for students, though fewer than half perceived that they had some influence over the content of their in-service professional development. And very few felt they had influence over school policies and decisions affecting either teacher hiring and evaluation or the allocation of the school budget.
  • Limited influence in decision-making. In many high-achieving nations where teacher collaboration is the norm, teachers have substantial influence on school-based decisions, especially in the development of curriculum and assessment, and in the design of their own professional learning. In the United States, however, less than one-fourth of teachers feel they have great influence over school decisions and policies in seven different areas noted in the SASS surveys. A scant majority feel that they have some influence over curriculum and setting performance standards for students, though fewer than half perceived that they had some influence over the content of their in-service professional development. And very few felt they had influence over school policies and decisions affecting either teacher hiring and evaluation or the allocation of the school budget.
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  • Limited influence in decision-making. In many high-achieving nations where teacher collaboration is the norm, teachers have substantial influence on school-based decisions, especially in the development of curriculum and assessment, and in the design of their own professional learning. In the United States, however, less than one-fourth of teachers feel they have great influence over school decisions and policies in seven different areas noted in the SASS surveys. A scant majority feel that they have some influence over curriculum and setting performance standards for students, though fewer than half perceived that they had some influence over the content of their in-service professional development. And very few felt they had influence over school policies and decisions affecting either teacher hiring and evaluation or the allocation of the school budget.
  • Limited influence in decision-making. In many high-achieving nations where teacher collaboration is the norm, teachers have substantial influence on school-based decisions, especially in the development of curriculum and assessment, and in the design of their own professional learning. In the United States, however, less than one-fourth of teachers feel they have great influence over school decisions and policies in seven different areas noted in the SASS surveys. A scant majority feel that they have some influence over curriculum and setting performance standards for students, though fewer than half perceived that they had some influence over the content of their in-service professional development. And very few felt they had influence over school policies and decisions affecting either teacher hiring and evaluation or the allocation of the school budget.
  • Limited influence in decision-making. In many high-achieving nations where teacher collaboration is the norm, teachers have substantial influence on school-based decisions, especially in the development of curriculum and assessment, and in the design of their own professional learning. In the United States, however, less than one-fourth of teachers feel they have great influence over school decisions and policies in seven different areas noted in the SASS surveys. A scant majority feel that they have some influence over curriculum and setting performance standards for students, though fewer than half perceived that they had some influence over the content of their in-service professional development. And very few felt they had influence over school policies and decisions affecting either teacher hiring and evaluation or the allocation of the school budget.
  • Limited influence in decision-making. In many high-achieving nations where teacher collaboration is the norm, teachers have substantial influence on school-based decisions, especially in the development of curriculum and assessment, and in the design of their own professional learning. In the United States, however, less than one-fourth of teachers feel they have great influence over school decisions and policies in seven different areas noted in the SASS surveys. A scant majority feel that they have some influence over curriculum and setting performance standards for students, though fewer than half perceived that they had some influence over the content of their in-service professional development. And very few felt they had influence over school policies and decisions affecting either teacher hiring and evaluation or the allocation of the school budget.
J Black

Driving Change: Selling SharePoint and Social Media Inside the Enterprise - ReadWriteWeb - 0 views

  • balk at the technology because they have no desire to share their knowledge for the benefit of the organization. These individuals tend to equate their knowledge with job security; therefore, they feel nervous about sharing out of fear that they wouldn't be needed any more.
  • "Look for agnostics, ignore atheists."
  • busy workers will not respond to buzzwords like "wiki," "blog," and "community."
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  • The point here is to take collaborative technology and apply it to processes that are routine and can be easily completed.
  • My personal experience has been that most people don't care what tool they are using, just as long as its easy, or easier then the way they had to do it before if that makes sense. And that most people don't want to change the way that they're doing things currently, even if its obviously easier, because currently = comfortable and change = scary.
  • knowledge management is about the people and their attitudes; it is about cooperation.
  • Writing a lot and reading a lot feels natural to us, but to many people it is a chore - so we end up being our wiki's sole active user.
  • You are not selling a tool. You are trying to help people work in a smarter and more efficient way.
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    Though this article is written for the business sector, there are many great parallels with how we experience social media's acceptance in the educational realm. The suggestions that are given are readily applied to our setting, as well. In the enterprise, many employees think blogs are merely websites on which people talk about their cat or their latest meal. Many don't know the differences between and advantages of such tools as message boards, blogs, and wikis. They have heard of these terms in passing, but the demands of their day-to-day jobs have prevented them from recognizing the distinct benefits of each tool. Solution: It is useless to advocate for social media tools in a vacuum. Unless you're describing a solution to a practical problem, busy workers will not respond to buzzwords like "wiki," "blog," and "community." Your client usually has about a 30-second attention span in which you can sell a social media tool. An aide in my arsenal has been the excellent videos by Lee Lefever at Common Craft. Lee visually explains social media concepts "In Plain English." Common Craft videos quickly explain complex and sometimes unfamiliar technologies in a few minutes, sans the buzzwords, hype, and sensationalism. Problem: Cynical Clients Who Don't Want to Share Information Unfortunately, some potential SharePoint users balk at the technology because they have no desire to share their knowledge for the benefit of the organization. These individuals tend to equate their knowledge with job security; therefore, they feel nervous about sharing out of fear that they wouldn't be needed any more.
J Black

A 'Second Life' For Educators : January 2009 : THE Journal - 0 views

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    ELIZABETH KNITTLE, technology integration specialist for the Barnstable Public School District in Massachusetts, took her first tentative steps in the 3D online virtual world known as Second Life about two years ago. She wasn't impressed. "I looked around and I thought, this is crazy," Knittle recalls. "I just couldn't see the value of it, so I left. But then people starting blogging about it-- a lot of people-- so I had to reconsider. I decided that if I was going to understand this thing and be able to answer questions about it intelligently, I really just had to suck it up and get in there and participate. Once I connected with people inworld, it made all the difference." That early buzz among K-12 educators centered on Second Life's potential as a learning platform. And in the last few years, many colleges, universities, and libraries have established resources in what has become the preeminent multiuser virtual environment (MUVE). Today, more than 100 Second Life "regions" are used for educational purposes.
Alice T

What Red Apple is All About By Matt McKenna - 0 views

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    Today, we see a lot of leading makeup and beauty companies selling their products based on a promise of looking good and feeling good. Though those may apply to you in applying their makeup, how you mentally look and physically feel can be different stories completely after using such products. If you have celiac disease, intake a lot of GMO soy, or are a possible candidate for cancer (think about it), then looking good and feeling good may have a whole different meaning and a whole different promise that can't be kept.
Alice T

Removal Services for StudentsShare-ask.com - 0 views

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    Students are usually looking for relocation and removals leads. Expert's removals understand their needs and requirements, so they may have services that are offered with discount rates for students. In order to allow them to make use of expert removals servicing at charges which are inexpensive, in conformity with their student budget? Students usually have to move in other countries or some in other towns of same country. In these types of scenarios they may also benefit from general removals firms and also of removal companies which particularly offering students and also dedicated in long distance student moving of their personal items. Removal services to several main area locations are offered. Relocation to other countries for a several years or for study purposes usually associated with the garments as well as other private items, and also expert removal companies for students are best in providing the best suited services, depending on the specificity of this number of the community.
J Black

Student and Teacher Blogs that Succeed, Dean Shareski - 0 views

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    Student and Teacher Blogs that Succeed By Dean Shareski, May 1, 2008 from Educators' eZine There is a new teacher or student blog created every 2.2 seconds. Okay so I just made that up, but the point is we are seeing blogs created at blistering pace with the hopes of connecting with the world and providing an authentic audience for writers. Sadly, many of these well-meaning blogs die a slow death after a smattering of posts. Well-intended teachers and students often lack perspectives need for success. Blogs are easy to create. But just because something's easy doesn't mean it will stick. As someone who supports teachers in understanding and using digital learning tools, this is a pattern I've seen all too often. So how does a teacher or her students find blogging success? Here are a few things I've discovered in both my own blog as well as with my work with students and teachers.
Alice T

The Options and Benefits of Professional IT Training in London - 0 views

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Cyto Doc Healing Your Every Cell in Body - 0 views

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    Healing from the cellular level and that too naturally is what CytoDoc is all about. Drinking clean water from systems providing it is one of the ways to eliminate the inorganic wastes from the body or body purge. The body should always have pure water as water occupies more than seven tenth of the human body. The other thing which is also suggested is the ways of protection from the EMFs. We all know that in present day world almost all of us are vulnerable to the hazards of radio frequencies and harmful magnetic fields. All these affect are general health, blood system and the immunity. It can also have severe effects on brain, sleeping habits and is also responsible for mood fluctuations.
Alice T

How to convert and Burn mp4 video to dvd on mac - 0 views

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    MP4 is a video format that you can directly play on your computer with a MP4 player. When you download a MP4 video file to your Mac, after you watch and you want to save the disk space, maybe you will cancel it. But someone even wants to save it without using the space.So here comes a good method that can help to how to convert and Burn mp4 video to dvd on mac, so you can play it on DVD Player for future. Follow the easy steps below about converting MP4 to DVD Mac OS X including Snow Leopard and Mountain Lion 10.8.
Alice T

Time Management Tips for Writing an Essay - Connect Writers and Fans - Share-ask.com - 0 views

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    Essays and written work have become the primary form of coursework assessment students need to complete. The problem is that when you receive the assignment, you feel safe because you have weeks and weeks until you have to hand it in. However time goes by very quickly, and it turns out that you are left with a day or two before the deadline. If this student sounds like you then here are 5 tips about Time Management Tips for Writing an Essay that will usher in a new era in your academic life.
Alice T

Understanding Different Air Sealing Methods - 0 views

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    If your house is not sealed adequately to keep conditioned air from leaking out and unconditioned air from entering into your home, you are likely to get higher electricity bills every month. Excessive air seepage and insufficient insulations are primary reasons for high energy bills in most homes. Insulating and sealing air leaks by hiring air sealing contractors can save energy and decrease your utility bills.
Alice T

How to Become Web Master: Basic SEO Tips for New Bloggers in 2013 - 0 views

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    Blogging is gaining popularity day by day in order to get any product promoted online. Effective blogs with proper updating increases the popularity of any website. However, it takes lots of energy and time to write an effective blog and manage it. Writing a blog about any topic, does not mean that you have to write some random lines and then post them. One should be creative, full of knowledge and an effective writer. Some of the important SEO tips for new bloggers are given below:
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Understanding Internet Marketing techniques- Pros and Cons - 0 views

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Varied Applications of Foam Rubber in Business and the Home - 0 views

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The Homeric Way of Blogging: Storytelling | Lost Art Of Blogging - 0 views

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    However, I feel like the storytelling element in blogs is growing ever thin, with more and more blogs going on a more blunt approach, way too direct and to the point. I read a lot of marketing and tech blogs, and while they're very good, they don't really
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Increase Traffic To Your Site With AdWords - 0 views

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    There is no replacement for good SEO and content on any website. Good SEO and content can get your site indexed quickly. Even if you index quickly, getting traffic to your site takes time and effort. Traffic? Yes, high traffic means increased sales and profits for you.
J Black

100 Best Blogs for Those Who Want to Change the World | Best Universities - 0 views

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    The world is full of visionaries and people who want to make a difference in the world, and many of those people share their knowledge online through their blogs. Whether you want to change the world through environment, humanitarianism, business, or any other way, there's a blog out there that can offer you guidance and inspiration. Read on, and you'll find 100 blogs that can help you change the world.
Alice T

PMP: Project Management Professional certification- The complete overview - 0 views

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Fill Up Your Trolley! Cash And Carry Shopping Without Tears - Connect Writers and Fans ... - 0 views

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    Every hotel or guest house owner who is proud of the food they serve dreads that time when it means a trip to the cash and carry, but this need not be the case if you plan ahead. Read on to find out how.So Fill Up Your Trolley! Cash And Carry Shopping Without Tears
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