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Jeff Johnson

www.weareteachers.com - 0 views

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shared by Jeff Johnson on 12 Feb 09 - Cached
  • Jeff Johnson on 12 Feb 09
     
    What Would You Do with $200 to Keep Creativity and the Arts Alive? Whether it's exposing your students to classical music, a theatrical production, or even a class field-trip to the art museum, there is never enough money to go around-especially when it comes to the arts.
Randall Fujimoto

Music Lessons Build Brain Power (LA Times) - 5 views

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shared by Randall Fujimoto on 25 Apr 10 - Cached
  • Randall Fujimoto on 25 Apr 10
     
    Cutting music and arts instruction to save money is shortsighted
Fred Delventhal

The Kid Should See This. - 21 views

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shared by Fred Delventhal on 24 Aug 11 - No Cached
  • Fred Delventhal on 24 Aug 11
     
    The Kid Should See This. There's just so much science, nature, music, arts, technology, storytelling and assorted good stuff out there that my kids (and maybe your kids) haven't seen. It's most likely not stuff that was made for them... But we don't underestimate kids around here.
Vicki Davis

Front & Center with the BSO - 2 views

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shared by Vicki Davis on 19 Dec 12 - No Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 19 Dec 12
     
    "Front & Center with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Photos, videos and stories from our artists. Interviews, articles and links from our staff. A new way to follow the music!" So many organizations are finding an audience on Tumblr and YouTube. Schools, arts, and more. The stage is no longer the only stage or the most important stage - and websites like tumblr can help struggling nonprofits attract more.
Vicki Davis

Are Finland's vaunted schools slipping? - 2 views

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shared by Vicki Davis on 12 Dec 13 - No Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 12 Dec 13
     
    PISA Scores help and hurt... of course, the world won't be happy until every country and every child and every system is at the 100th percentile - something that won't happen. From Valerie Strauss about what Finland should do as the result of their "slipping" scores. In the Washington Post. "Finland should also continue to let national education and youth policies - and not PISA - drive what is happening in schools. Reading, science, and mathematics are important in Finnish education system but so are social studies, arts, music, physical education, and various practical skills. Play and joy of learning characterize Finland's pre-schools and elementary classrooms. "
Steve Madsen

PicoCricket - Invention kit that integrates art and technology - 0 views

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  • Steve Madsen on 08 Sep 08
     
    Picocricket is aimed at primary schools, age 8 and up. From the same people who created Scratch. Combining Art & Robotics to spark Creative Thinking. Not free.
  • Steve Madsen on 08 Sep 08
     
    A PicoCricket is a tiny computer that can make things spin, light up, and play music. You can plug lights, motors, sensors, and other devices into a PicoCricket, then program them to react, interact, and communicate.
Martin Burrett

Outdoor Learning Opportunities - 1 views

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shared by Martin Burrett on 21 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • Martin Burrett on 21 Jun 18
     
    "No matter what the weather is trying to prove otherwise, it is summer in the UK and time to take the learning outside. Science, geography and art are often thought about when planning outside lessons as the 'resources' of mini-beasts, ow-bow lakes and scenic landscapes, on the whole, are found outside. But what benefits are there for doing DT outside (other than keeping your classroom mess-free) or music outside (other than annoying the teacher of 5B)?"
Steve Ransom

Principal fires security guards to hire art teachers - and transforms elementary school... - 3 views

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shared by Steve Ransom on 02 May 13 - No Cached
  • Steve Ransom on 02 May 13
     
    Funny... when you treat children with dignity and create beauty around them, they tend NOT to act like criminals. Create a school environment that's like a prison, and...
Toni Olivieri-Barton

ArtsAlive.ca - Home - 13 views

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shared by Toni Olivieri-Barton on 08 May 11 - Cached
  • Toni Olivieri-Barton on 08 May 11
     
    Website from Canada with lots of art resources.
Nelly Cardinale

Bravenet Webmaster Resource Center - Audio Clips - 12 views

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shared by Nelly Cardinale on 13 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Nelly Cardinale on 13 Oct 09
     
    Free audio clips and clip art for use in website and other Goodies. Also free webpage hosting and domain names.
Steve Ransom

Talentism: My Son Won't Do His Homework - 9 views

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shared by Steve Ransom on 03 Jun 13 - No Cached
  • Every employer I know of (and I would assume that you are no exception Colin) wants engaged employees who are passionate about their jobs. Most employers do not want employees who hate their work but persist through it anyway. It is a fallacy to believe that we are teaching our kids that the heart of innovative capability (and therefore their future job prospects) is best served by doing something you hate for an extended period of time no matter the consequences.
  • But I have to focus on what will get them work, even if that will hurt them, society, the companies that hire them and everyone around them.
  • "Why are you so convinced that my son is going to be an academic or an investment banker?" Because as far as I can tell, those are the only two things that schools prepare kids to be.
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  • and that the stuff that he loves (art and music and video games) will be a great future for him and the stuff he hates (math and science) is something he will never compete in, never have a chance at.
  • But school doesn’t care, because school does not have the objective of helping my son produce the maximum amount of value in the future that he will probably encounter. School cares about ensuring that he knows how to take tests, follow directions and can do math that he will never have to care about for the rest of his life.
  • Steve Ransom on 03 Jun 13
     
    Most employers do not want employees who hate their work but persist through it anyway. It is a fallacy to believe that we are teaching our kids that the heart of innovative capability (and therefore their future job prospects) is best served by doing something you hate for an extended period of time no matter the consequences.
Martin Burrett

West Baton Rouge Parish Schools - 4 views

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shared by Martin Burrett on 06 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • Martin Burrett on 06 Jul 12
     
    A useful and fun set of cross-curriculum photo slide shows for maths, English, science, history and more. They are arranged by age and range from kindergarten Secondary school. A great resource for introducing topics. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams
Clif Mims

Aviary Education - 8 views

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shared by Clif Mims on 18 Jul 10 - No Cached
  • Clif Mims on 18 Jul 10
     
    "A safe, private environment to use Aviary tools with your students."
Suzie Nestico

Father: Why I didn't let my son take standardized tests - The Answer Sheet - The Washin... - 0 views

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shared by Suzie Nestico on 27 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • My wife and I had Luke “opt out” of No Child Left Behind standardized testing (here in Pennsylvania known as the Pennsylvania System of School Achievement, or PSSAs).
  • Last week I did just that. I looked at the test and determined that it violated my religion. How, you might ask? That’s an entirely different blog, but I can quickly say that my religion does not allow for or tolerate the act of torture and I determined that making Luke sit for over 10 hours filling in bubble sheets would have been a form of mental and physical torture, given that we could give him no good reason as to why he needs to take this test.
  • ch a reason for opting out of the PSSA testing will negatively affect the school’s participation rate and could POTENTIALLY have a negative impact on the school’s Adequate Yearly Progress under the rules of No Child Left Behind.
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  • I asked Luke what he thought about it all. He just smiled. I also asked him what some of his friends were saying. According to Luke, they did not believe that NCLB and PSSAs were going to be used to evaluate the school. They didn’t know about AYP and the sanctions that came with it. Luke’s friends just thought the tests, “were used to make sure our teachers are teaching us the right stuff.” My guess is that is what most parents believe. Why wouldn’t they believe it? They’ve been told for nine years that we are raising standards, holding teachers accountable, and leaving no children behind. Who wouldn’t support that?
  • This time, instead of having Luke sit through another meeting, he researched the Japanese earthquake and tsunami as a current events project.
  • The point was to give Luke some experience in how to conduct planned civil disobedience in a lawful manner.
  • That, of course, is the real problem. NCLB and the standards movement is a political bait and switch. Sold as one thing (positive) to the public and then in practice, something radically different (punitive). This is probably one of the biggest reasons I decided to do the boycott—to make my community aware and to try and enlighten them of the real issues.
  • My answer is that the government is not listening. Teachers, principals, teacher educators, child development specialists, and educational researchers have been trying to get this message out for years. No one will listen.
  • Civil disobedience is the only option left. It’s my scream in a dark cave for light. I want teachers to teach again. I want principals to lead again. I want my school to be a place of deep learning and a deeper love of teaching. I want children exposed to history, science, art, music, physical education, and current events—the same experience President Obama is providing his own children.
  • Maybe civil disobedience will be contagious. Maybe parents will join us in reclaiming our schools and demand that teachers and administrators hands be untied and allow them to do their jobs—engage students in a rich curriculum designed to promote deep learning and critical thinking.
  • Suzie Nestico on 27 Mar 11
     
    Another PA parent opts his child out of PSSA standardized testing as a measure of civil disobedience.  Word of caution:  This can very much hurt a school's Adequate Yearly Progress and ultimately the school may suffer.  But, what if this movement spread amongst parents?  What then?  Would the government take over the school?  
anonymous

100 Best iPhone Apps for Serious Self-Learners - Learn-gasm - 0 views

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shared by anonymous on 11 May 09 - Cached
  • anonymous on 11 May 09
     
    I bookmarked this, in spite of the column title, because I know that many of us from time to time will refer to the many things you can do with the iPhone in your pocket. Carrying around that kind of power in your pocket SHOULD change SOMETHING about how we view the role of education today, don't we agree? Add to this list the ability to control Radio Controlled cars and helocopters, play music, and so MANY more of OUR favorite apps and... the technology is just too important to ignore. Or worse - to ban! This is just a nice collection of apps and descriptions in ten categories, from arts, to science, to math, to litereature, and more. Yes, it omits as many categories (or more) than it includes, but it's a nice place to start.
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