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Ed Webb

News: Who Really Failed? - Inside Higher Ed - 10 views

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shared by Ed Webb on 15 Apr 10 - Cached
  • "I believe in these students. They are capable,"
  • "We are listening to the students who make excuses, and this is unfair to the other students," she said. "I think it's unfair to the students" to send a message that the way to deal with a difficult learning situation is "to complain" rather than to study harder.
  • the university's learning management system allowed superiors to review the grades on her first test in the course
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  • scores on the second test were notably better than on the first one, suggesting that students were responding to the need to do more work
  • she may include "too many facts" on her tests
  • while her dean authorized her removal from teaching the course, she said, he never once sat in on her course
  • the incident "raises serious questions about violations of pedagogical freedoms."
  • many other comments about the course standards were positive, with several students specifically praising Homberger's advice that they form study groups. One student wrote: “My biggest AHA‐reaction in this course is that I need to study for this course every night to make a good grade. I must also attend class, take good notes, and have study sessions with others. Usually a little studying can get me by but not with this class which is why it is my AHA‐reaction."
  • Ed Webb on 15 Apr 10
     
    This is a travesty
Dave Truss

The Tell-All Generation Learns When Not To, at Least Online - NYTimes.com - 10 views

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shared by Dave Truss on 10 May 10 - Cached
  • Younger teenagers were not included in these studies, and they may not have the same privacy concerns. But anecdotal evidence suggests that many of them have not had enough experience to understand the downside to oversharing.
    • Dave Truss
      Dave Truss on 10 May 10
       
      This is why we need to have social networking sites at school, so that we can help teach about safety/security/privacy!
  • But in many cases, young adults are teaching one another about privacy.
  • Ms. Liu is not just policing her own behavior, but her sister’s, too. Ms. Liu sent a text message to her 17-year-old sibling warning her to take down a photo of a guy sitting on her sister’s lap. Why? Her sister wants to audition for “Glee” and Ms. Liu didn’t want the show’s producers to see it. Besides, what if her sister became a celebrity? “It conjures up an image where if you became famous anyone could pull up a picture and send it to TMZ,” Ms. Liu said. Andrew Klemperer, a 20-year-old at Georgetown University, said it was a classmate who warned him about the implications of the recent Facebook change — through a status update on (where else?) Facebook. Now he is more diligent in monitoring privacy settings and apt to warn others, too.
    • Dave Truss
      Dave Truss on 10 May 10
       
      Great examples of peers leading peers, but not the kind we usually read about when media describes social networking sites.
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  • He has learned to live out loud mostly by trial and error and has come up with his own theory: concentric layers of sharing.
    • Dave Truss
      Dave Truss on 10 May 10
       
      Like my "Worlds Collide" post: http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/google-buzz-and-george-costanza-worlds-collide/ but I still think there is too much of a perception that you can have 'private' or 'hidden' digital lives (which you can't) rather than thinking about it as being appropriate to your audience, and always "appropriate" and thoughtful about your image.
  • The conventional wisdom suggests that everyone under 30 is comfortable revealing every facet of their lives online, from their favorite pizza to most frequent sexual partners. But many members of the tell-all generation are rethinking what it means to live out loud.
  • more than half the young adults questioned had become more concerned about privacy than they were five years ago — mirroring the number of people their parent’s age or older with that worry. They are more diligent than older adults, however, in trying to protect themselves.
  • In a new study to be released this month, the Pew Internet Project has found that people in their 20s exert more control over their digital reputations than older adults, more vigorously deleting unwanted posts and limiting information about themselves.
Brendan Murphy

Think Thank Thunk » Standards-Based Grading: Feedback - 7 views

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shared by Brendan Murphy on 17 May 10 - Cached
  • for stu­dents that do not feel the need to reme­di­ate, any grade becomes instantly sum­ma­tive
    • Brendan Murphy
      Brendan Murphy on 17 May 10
       
      The question becomes how do we motivate students to imporove, especially when we know they can?
  • pre­sen­ta­tion day is the only day that you took to assess this child, and then you leave any reme­di­a­tion up to them
    • Brendan Murphy
      Brendan Murphy on 17 May 10
       
      Evaluate students informally on a regular basis so they know what you expect.
  • ou prob­a­bly call it “check­ing for under­stand­ing” or some­thing along those lines. I actu­ally keep a sheet going in my note­book with every kid’s name on it and a check mark for whether I feel like I’ve com­mu­ni­cated to them where they’re at in any given topic
    • Brendan Murphy
      Brendan Murphy on 17 May 10
       
      "check for understanding" for every student before giving an assignment that will be graded.
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  • Good Feed­back
    • Brendan Murphy
      Brendan Murphy on 17 May 10
       
      Give feedback not grades
  • pro­vide a nar­ra­tive
    • Brendan Murphy
      Brendan Murphy on 17 May 10
       
      Can be done with voicce thread also I think
Dave Truss

The Socratic Method - 21 views

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shared by Dave Truss on 23 Dec 10 - Cached
  • Dave Truss on 23 Dec 10
     
    The following is a transcript of a teaching experiment, using the Socratic method, with a regular third grade class in a suburban elementary school. I present my perspective and views on the session, and on the Socratic method as a teaching tool, following the transcript.
Dennis OConnor

E-Learning Graduate Certificate Program: Problem solving in an online constructivist cl... - 3 views

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shared by Dennis OConnor on 13 Jan 11 - No Cached
  • If you come across a question you can't answer, be honest. Don't bluff or portray yourself as an expert when you aren't. Instead model the collaborative skills you've developed and work together with the student to solve problems.
  • By sharing power you enhance the learning community. 
  • Here are some problem solving tips.
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  • 1. Wait time.
  • 2. Admit when you're uncertain.
  • 3. Practicum Interns should consult with your cooperating instructor on anything that might get sticky.
  • In an internship,  go to your cooperating cooperating instructor first.  
  • When you're teaching online for a company or university use the chain of command.
  • 4. Use your search skills.
  • Problem solving is an ongoing process. 
  • See our NEW Checklist for Online Instructors for a comprehensive guide to best practices in e-learning! 
Melinda Waffle

Why you should quit Facebook now - CSMonitor.com - 22 views

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shared by Melinda Waffle on 27 Jan 11 - No Cached
  • it had decided to “temporarily” disable the feature
    • Melinda Waffle
      Melinda Waffle on 03 Feb 11
       
      How long is "temporary" is the key question
Deb Henkes

National Educational Technology Plan: Your Questions Answered | Edutopia - 12 views

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shared by Deb Henkes on 02 Feb 11 - No Cached
  • Deb Henkes on 02 Feb 11
     
    The embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education.
Roland O'Daniel

Socrative Teacher - 3 views

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shared by Roland O'Daniel on 22 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • Roland O'Daniel on 22 Sep 11
     
    new conversation app for education. I haven't played with it yet, but am interested in learning more. Anybody using it?
David Wetzel

How to Encourage Critical Thinking in Science and Math | Teaching Science and Math - 22 views

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shared by David Wetzel on 14 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • David Wetzel on 14 Sep 11
     
    Encouraging students to use critical thinking is more than an extension activity in science and math lessons, it is the basis of true learning. Teaching students how to think critically helps them move beyond basic comprehension and rote memorization. They shift to a new level of increased awareness when calculating, analyzing, problem solving, and evaluating.
  • Ruth Howard on 19 Sep 11
     
    Truly love your list of extended queries to extend our queries thanks David.
Ruth Howard

SBS Insight "A Gutful" - 0 views

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shared by Ruth Howard on 30 Mar 09 - Cached
  • Ruth Howard on 30 Mar 09
     
    In 3 parts documentary discussion teens and weight and food...the comments left make for useful dialogue let alone the content.Plenty questions raised here...
Ted Sakshaug

FunnelBrain - Answers, Questions, Flashcards | AP Calculus, AP History, AP Psychology, ... - 0 views

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  • Ted Sakshaug on 04 Jun 09
     
    create and share flashcards
anonymous

Shai Agassi's bold plan for electric cars | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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shared by anonymous on 14 Apr 09 - Cached
  • anonymous on 14 Apr 09
     
    I think this is an OUTSTANDING video for an economics class. There are so many questions that you could pose for discussion, too. "All electric cars sounds perfect, doesn't it? But, how will we generate the electricity for that demand?" Or, on a deeper social studies level, "DIscuss what you think would happen to those countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq whose economy is based on oil production? Support your thoughts." Do yourself a favor and watch this video. Then send it to every economics teacher you know.
  • anonymous on 14 Apr 09
     
    Another excellent TED video! THis one is perfect for your Economics classes.
Ted Sakshaug

BrainBashers : Puzzles and Brain Teasers - 0 views

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shared by Ted Sakshaug on 29 Apr 09 - Cached
  • Ted Sakshaug on 29 Apr 09
     
    an exciting collection of brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, games and optical illusions. With thousands of brain teasers and puzzles, over one hundred awards, BrainBashers is updated with optical illusions and games regularly and has 5 new puzzles added every other week.
Ted Sakshaug

Great Source iwrite - Students: Grammar Handbook - 0 views

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shared by Ted Sakshaug on 27 May 09 - Cached
  • Have questions about the mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling rules while you're editing? View these quick videos for help with a variety of writing rules.
  • Ted Sakshaug on 27 May 09
     
    Grammar Handbook How to Edit your writing To edit your writing well, you need to understand some basic concepts about writing. Sometimes these concepts are called grammar, mechanics, or conventions. Sometimes they are called rules, but really these rules are just patterns that good writers try to follow so they clearly communicate what they want to say to readers. Anybody can be a good editor. First, you have to know what's important and then you have to reread your work carefully. Everyone-especially teachers-appreciate a writer who rereads and corrects his or her work.
Dennis OConnor

The class was what I needed to help me get focused for school! « Random Thoug... - 0 views

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shared by Dennis OConnor on 17 Aug 09 - Cached
  • Learn how to locate authentic digital primary sources in multiple formats to enhance your curriculum. Develop age appropriate learning activities that promote higher level questioning and critical thinking skills while adding excitement to student learning through engaging activities. The course is especially helpful for teachers of AP classes, teachers addressing state and national standards requiring the use of primary sources, and teachers working with National History Day activities. Materials fromTPS Direct, the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources professional development program, will be incorporated in the class.
  • Dennis OConnor on 17 Aug 09
     
    Primary Sources, Where have you been? Why have I never used primary sources? I didn't use them because I didn't know where to find the resources.I never considered all of the possibilities.
Anne Bubnic

Today's Question: Should social media be used in education? - Columbia Missourian - 0 views

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shared by Anne Bubnic on 07 Aug 09 - Cached
  • Educators, however, find themselves with mixed opinions about the role of social media in higher education and its importance in the classroom. Some see it as the technology of tomorrow, an important piece to the puzzle of connecting with students, while others try it doubtingly in their classrooms, assuming that the traditional face-to-face contact cannot be replaced.
  • Some people find social media to be a positive experience for education. "We’re globally connected,”  said Jason Ohler, a former professor of education technology at the University of Alaska, now a media psychology professor at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, Calif. “It only makes sense to be globally connected when we pursue education."
  • Anne Bubnic on 07 Aug 09
     
    Educators find themselves with mixed opinions about the role of social media in higher education and its importance in the classroom. Some see it as the technology of tomorrow, an important piece to the puzzle of connecting with students, while others try it doubtingly in their classrooms, assuming that the traditional face-to-face contact cannot be replaced.
Anne Bubnic

Technology conference focuses on how to empower students - 0 views

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  • Anne Bubnic on 25 Apr 09
     
    Do your students really know how to use Google? It was one of many questions presented to educators at this year's 23rd annual Technology and Innovation in Education conference at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.
Jeff Johnson

A $100 Billion Question: How Best to Fix the Nation's Schools? - Class Struggle - Jay M... - 0 views

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  • Jeff Johnson on 12 May 09
     
    If you had $100 billion to fix our schools, what would you do? A surprisingly smart list of suggestions for the education portion of the federal stimulus money is circulating in the education policy world. A group of experts claims authorship. I don't believe committees are capable of good ideas, so I doubt the alleged origins of the list. But let's put that aside for a moment and see what they've got. Better yet, why not come up with our own ideas? My column seeking cheap ways to improve education yielded interesting results. By contrast, think of what we could do if we had enough money to buy the contract of every great quarterback: guarantee the Redskins a Super Bowl victory. Many expensive school-fixing schemes proved just as insane and just as useless. But Barack Obama is president, and we are supposed to be hopeful.
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