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  • Andrew Williamson on 30 Jun 12
     
    The Buck Institute for Education (BIE) received a generous grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to help promote and provide deeper learning opportunities for teachers and students. Recognizing that 11,000 teachers will participate in BIE's 3-day PBL 101 workshop in 2012, the Hewlett Foundation helped BIE expand its professional development resources and expertise online. Now BIE can work with every school and every teacher through PBL University (PBLU). This summer, PBLU will pilot several Common Core aligned Math & English/Language Arts projects with complementary 2-week online classes. Teachers can receive PBL Teacher Certification from BIE, if they choose to complete all the necessary classes and implement the project with their students.
kynan robinson

What Is Integrated Curriculum? - 0 views

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  • Can making wind and rain machines improve the reading comprehension and writing scores of elementary students on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test? Do students really learn math by learning to clog dance? When students spend after-school time participating in a microsociety that reflects the roles of real life, will their test scores in math and reading improve?
  • Lee's students have shown more than 100 percent gains in comprehension and writing on the FCAT.
    • kynan robinson
      kynan robinson on 18 Apr 12
       
      Its sad that we even have to ask these questions, what about increased levels of creative thought, or deeper understanding of social interactions etc etc etc
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  • Lee claims that when she teaches science concepts she also teaches students to think and write in the structured, coherent ways required on standardized tests
  • What exactly is integrated curriculum? In its simplest conception, it is about making connections. What kind of connections? Across disciplines? To real life? Are the connections skill-based or knowledge-based?
  • we defined three approaches to integration—multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary
  • Multidisciplinary approaches focus primarily on the disciplines.
  • When teachers integrate the subdisciplines within a subject area, they are using an intradisciplinary approach
  • Through this integration, teachers expect students to understand the connections between the different subdisciplines and their relationship to the real world.
  • In this approach to integration, teachers organize the curriculum around common learnings across disciplines. T
  • ey chunk together the common learnings embedded in the disciplines to emphasize interdisciplinary skills and concepts.
  • They are learning the interdisciplinary skill of communication (thinking and writing in a structured and coherent way).
  • In the transdisciplinary approach to integration, teachers organize curriculum around student questions and concerns (see Figure 1.3). Students develop life skills as they apply interdisciplinary and disciplinary skills in a real-life context. Two routes lead to transdisciplinary integration: project-based learning and negotiating the curriculum
  • Project-Based Learning. In project-based learning, students tackle a local problem. Some schools call this problem-based learning or place-based learning. According to Chard (1998), planning project-based curriculum involves three steps:
  • Teachers and students select a topic of study based on student interests, curriculum standards, and local resources. The teacher finds out what the students already know and helps them generate questions to explore. The teacher also provides resources for students and opportunities to work in the field. Students share their work with others in a culminating activity. Students display the results of their exploration and review and evaluate the project.
  • Negotiating the Curriculum. In this version of the transdisciplinary approach, student questions form the basis for curriculum.
  • Studies of project-based programs show that students go far beyond the minimum effort, make connections among different subject areas to answer open-ended questions, retain what they have learned, apply learning to real-life problems, have fewer discipline problems, and have lower absenteeism
  • The boundaries of the disciplines seemed to dissolve abruptly.
  • The essential difference between the three approaches was the perceived degree of separation that existed between subject areas. Given our experiences at the time, both of us believed that the three approaches fit on an evolutionary continuum.
    • kynan robinson
      kynan robinson on 18 Apr 12
       
      all education is evolutionary which is why we need to keep studying, reading investigating asking questions
  • suggests that even intradisciplinary projects should include math and literature/media to be rich and vibrant
  • backward design process.
  • We believe that educators will continue to experience deepening connections as they become more experienced in this area.
  • Real-life context Student questions
  • Coplanner Colearner Generalist/specialist
  • Disciplines identified if desired, but real-life context emphasized
  • All knowledge interconnected and interdependent Many right answers Knowledge considered to be indeterminate and ambiguous
  • Student questions and concerns Real-world context
  • Interdisciplinary skills/concepts stressed
  • shift
  • Interdisciplinary skills and disciplinary skills applied in a real-life context
  • kynan robinson on 18 Apr 12
     
    great overview of different approaches to integrated  Curriculum
Andrew Williamson

Movie Making and literacy skills | illegal harmonies - 0 views

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  • But beyond that againg there is the ideas of student centered learning. The kids are creating personal, meanigful things not another task set by the teacher. The teacher is acting merely as the facilitator, guiding the learning to a deeper place. The ownership of the product gives the students motivation and a greater sense of enjoyment which always enhances learning. In my role as teacher for this project I introduced the idea, showed them some simple concepts and ten basically handed it over to them, always assisting when needed and giving guidance when appropriate
    • Andrew Williamson
      Andrew Williamson on 02 Nov 09
       
      Great pedagogical practice. Student centred learning is what facilitates engagement, enjoyment and a deeper understanding of the content.
  • Creative expression is one of if not the most iportant part of life.  Humans have a desire to create and if we can use ICT to better enable children to do that while effectivly communicating their creations to others than that is fantastic.
    • Andrew Williamson
      Andrew Williamson on 02 Nov 09
       
      This is the essence of what teaching is about. Facilitating student creativity allowing them to decide what to create how to create it and when to create it. The teacher is merely the director pointing the student towards different paths but essentially allowing them to choose.
  • Andrew Williamson on 02 Nov 09
     
    Awesome blog post on Movie making and literacy skills. Some great pedagogy happening with this group of students. I really like Kynan's philosophy of letting the students learn rather than intervening with teacher direction. Final cut express is a rather complicated piece of software but it looks like these kids have eaten it for breakfast
Andrew Williamson

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  • Andrew Williamson on 29 Jul 12
     
    On June 21 2012, the Government released a discussion paper which states its vision for the improvement of the teaching profession. The 'New Directions for School Leadership and the Teaching Profession,' aims to stimulate and inform discussion on the future of the teaching profession and school leadership.  As a collective of grass roots teachers, who are not currently being asked to participate in educational debates and discussion, we see this as an opportunity to enable teachers' voice.   Teachers: A great, yet untapped, source for policy makers.
Andrew Williamson

When did teachers start to fear technology? | SeacoastOnline.com - 0 views

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  • Andrew Williamson on 24 Aug 09
     
    Great article asking the question of why teachers fear technology. It poses some great quesitons in regards to how slow we are as teachers to keep up with what our students consider their world.
kynan robinson

Standards for Graduate Teachers in ICT | Integrating Technology in the Primary Classroom - 0 views

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      kynan robinson on 28 Feb 11
       
      remember to read this and talk to sit team about it
  • Today I was lucky enough to be part of a small group of innovative educators from around Australia at a focus group in Melbourne. We were reviewing the Graduate Teacher Standards of the National Professional Standards for Teachers and elaborating on these in regards to ICT integration.
  • This is an exciting project which will shape pre-service education and hopefully bring about an exceptional standard of graduate teachers across Australia. Despite feeling a little overwhelmed by acronyms, it was great to meet some Twitter friends face-to-face and engage in some stimulating conversation with like minded professionals.
  • kynan robinson on 28 Feb 11
     
    a test url for sit team
Andrew Williamson

How do make a PBL teacher « - 1 views

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PBL project based learning pedagogy learning

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  • Andrew Williamson on 23 Mar 12
     
    Interesting post from a prolific Ed blogger who has always written about Ed and the "bleeding edge" worth following and very readable. This post posits that if we are to introduce a non Americanised version of PBL then we should expect systematic change over a long period of time so that it becomes ingrained in the learning culture of the school. I particularly like this position because it takes into account the longevity of the teachers capacity not only to with stand the change but also to be part of the new paradigm.
Andrew Williamson

Edmodo: A guide to everything - 0 views

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edmodo guide tutorial

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  • Andrew Williamson on 04 Sep 12
     
    Great getting started and how to for edmodo: Edmodo is a 'walled garden' social networking tool designed by teachers for teachers and students. 
Garth Kydd

K-3 Teacher Resources - Much More than Just Printable Worksheets - 0 views

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resources worksheets printables teacher education Literacy maths

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  • Garth Kydd on 22 Feb 12
     
    A great site for beginning teachers to access resources to create a classroom environment rich with learning. 
Andrew Williamson

Twelve Interesting Ways* to use an iPod Touch in the Classroom - 1 views

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ipod ipodtouch classroom iPod_touch Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 teacher interactive

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      Andrew Williamson on 29 Jun 10
       
      Grade 2 teachers and Khamal just email Tom to add your ideas. Even if you put in some of the games you have used. Just adding to the community. 
  • Andrew Williamson on 29 Jun 10
     
    For Grade 2 teachers and Khamal, you might want to add somethings to this. Just email Tom Barret if you want to contribute. He has many of these 'interesting ways' presentations. Great source of classroom ideas
Andrew Williamson

Australian Primary School Maths Activities, FREE Maths Games, Lessons, Videos, Workshee... - 1 views

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Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Maths mathematics student interactive teacher interactive Teacher Resource interactive Teaching lessons

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  • Andrew Williamson on 21 Feb 10
     
    Amazing Resource of teacher and student interactive maths activities. Free to join 
Andrew Williamson

MathsYear7 - Jewellery using Mathematics - 0 views

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      Andrew Williamson on 23 Feb 11
       
      This is a great wiki in general for maths students and teachers. I particularly like some of the practical application of maths to everyday situations. For students to link real world concepts to abstract concepts is important for students to engage in their learning. It also links creative thinking in maths. Which in my opinion is what maths is all about.
  • Andrew Williamson on 23 Feb 11
     
    This is a great wiki in general for maths students and teachers. I particularly like some of the practical application of maths to everyday situations. For students to link real world concepts to abstract concepts is important for students to engage in their learning. It also links creative thinking in maths. Which in my opinion is what maths is all about. 
Andrew Williamson

The Problem With Tech and Teaching - SlashGear - 0 views

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  • Andrew Williamson on 22 Jan 12
     
    Fantastic article that discusses the complexities of being a teacher that in an impoverished school. A must read for perspective. 
Andrew Williamson

The Literacy Shed - The Literacy Shed Home - 2 views

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  • The Literacy Shed is home to a wealth of visual resources that I have collected over my 10 year career as a primary school teacher.   I trawl youtube, vimeo and other sites looking for suitable resources to use in the sheds. The sheds are broadly thematic but sometimes a resource could go in 2 or more sheds, I slot it in where I think it works best.
  • Andrew Williamson on 10 Oct 12
     
    The Literacy Shed is home to a wealth of visual resources that I have collected over my 10 year career as a primary school teacher.   I trawl youtube, vimeo and other sites looking for suitable resources to use in the sheds. The sheds are broadly thematic but sometimes a resource could go in 2 or more sheds, I slot it in where I think it works best. 
Andrew Williamson

Online Degree The Ultimate Guide to Google Edu Apps: 100 Tips & Tricks for Teachers - 0 views

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Google googleapps tricks google docs Level2 Level3 Level4 student interactive teacher interactive

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  • Andrew Williamson on 11 Jun 10
     
    Wow some of these dont  apply to primary but are still worth a look. Remember that all our students who have activated their email have access to Google docs. 
Andrew Williamson

Tips For Writing Your 'About page' | The Edublogger - 0 views

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level1 level2 level3 level4 blogging ICT ICT@NFPS

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  • Class blog Think about who is your intended audience for your ‘About page’?  Your students, parents/family, or to help connect with other classes? Below are examples of the type of information you might include for each audience — remember you can add more pages if needed (e.g. a Welcome parents page, blogging rules) For students and/or parents: What is a blog The goals of the class blog About the teacher(s) How to interact with the blog e.g. subscribe to blog, comment on posts, guidelines for writing appropriate comments Teacher(s) contact details To connect with classes in other schools: What country, state and city you are from? Year (grade level), subject and age groups The types of connections your class is interested in e.g. becoming blogging buddies, engaging in global projects The type and size of school Class or teacher contact details
    • Andrew Williamson
      Andrew Williamson on 12 Sep 09
       
      I am now going to go and update my class blog about page
  • Andrew Williamson on 12 Sep 09
     
    Title says it all. I am now going to go and update my class blog about page
Andrew Williamson

100 Best Blogs for Teachers of the Future | Clear View Education Blog - 0 views

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  • Andrew Williamson on 06 Aug 09
     
    Wow a lot to get through here but should be some great resources, ideas, I think i will start with the first one
Andrew Williamson

Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age - 0 views

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teacher blog ICT resources tools

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  • Andrew Williamson on 12 Sep 09
     
    Great teacher blog with shed loads of resources, links and ideas
Andrew Williamson

nrich.maths.org :: Mathematics Enrichment :: February 2010 Front Page - 1 views

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mathematics Interactive student interactive teacher interactive Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4

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  • Andrew Williamson on 26 Feb 10
     
    This looks like an amazing site with loads of activities for teachers and students. Amazing when do people find the time to put this together and who is paying for it?
  • Matthew Berrisford on 04 May 10
     
    Yep Andrew, total agree! Not quite sure how the stages relate to VELS. But loads of open ended problems and games. Seems to have activities for just about all of the different areas of the Maths cirriculum.
Andrew Williamson

Justin Tarte - Life of an educator...: Why Twitter should be a part of your PLN... - 0 views

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Twitter PLN twitter for beginners Teacher Resource Personal Learning Netwrok

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  • Andrew Williamson on 09 Feb 11
     
    If you are a teacher and want to keep your finger on the pulse of whats going on globally in education or even locally. Get tweeting. This blog posts explains twitter for educators and why its import to develop a Personal learning network
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