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Posted by Robert Jacobs in Education Innovation (blog) on September 2, 2010. The model for school change that Jacobs outlines looks very similar to the GSCC project, in that both look at what's working and how it might be replicated, focusing on the positive (solution) rather than the more negative (problem). NOTE: The Harvard Business Review article that Jacobs refers to was published in 2005.

As noted in the fine print at the top of the page, "this wiki has been created by Marlene Manto to support a presentation on 23rd August, 2010." The wiki looks at 6 commonly-asked questions about e-learning and the Australian Flexible Learning Framework.

By Benedict Carey in the Health section, The New York Times, September 6, 2010. The author shares findings that contradict common knowledge about study habits. Techniques that have had proven success in studies are alternating study environments, mixing content, spacing study session and self-testing.

Published 2010 by Beloit College, this is the "mindset" for traditionally-aged students who are entering college in 2010.

By Jean Marie Linhart, posted 2009. Outlines the idea that, if you are struggling at something, it is best to practice it regularly for 15 minutes/day. Application to math homework is included.

By Jean Marie Linhart, posted in 2009. Linhart argues that learning to do math is like training for a marathon: it takes regular practice. The 15 minute rule (cited here) is bookmarked separately - click linhart tag.

By Dian Schaffhauser in Campus Technology, August 1 2010. This article first frames the issues around developmental education, and then argues that technology alone is not enough to achieve desired completion rates. Faculty play a key role, and students must also learn to use technology effectively.

Posted to YouTube by user HaverfordHighSchool on November 23 2009. A parody video about math.

By Mike Rose, and posted to his blog (Mike Rose's Blog) on August 13 2010; Rose published this piece as a commentary in the Chronicle of Higher Education; the original article is available (on the Chronicle site) is available by subscription only. In this piece, Rose proposes a National Center for the Study and Teaching of Basic Skills in order to elevate the importance of basic skills.

As posted on VideoDetective.com June 6, 2010.

JE recommends the explanation of the game, which takes place in the half minute of the clip.

By Robin Wilson in the Faculty section of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept 5 2010. This article looks at the resistance to measuring learning outcomes -- and the progress that is being made, as well.

By Juan Carlos Calcagno and Bridget Long, originally published as NBER Working Paper No W14194, July 2008. Here, the article is part of the Social Science Research Network (SSRN). This link provides a brief abstract and citation information. Full article is available for purchase, and may be available through your local library.

Full text of this article is available in GSCC Polilogue. Login required.

By Clifford Adelman, Senior Research Analyst, U.S. Dept of Education, 1999. This article is included in the literature review conducted by SRI (evaluation team) for the summer 2010 Institute. For access to the full monograph, see link in first paragraph.

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Hotel hosting Camp TAG-a-Lot in Baltimore, August 9-12, 2010.

Strategies to encourage students towards intrinsic motivation. R.O. recommends "Wise Choice" checklist

By Britton, James, and others, published by the National Council of Teachers of English, 1975. This is considered Britton's landmark work. In it, according to the abstract, he looks at over 2000 samples of writing done by 11-18 year olds.

By Constance Weaver, prepared for the Michigan English Language Arts Framework project, 1995. In C. Weaver, L. Gillmeister-Krause, & G. Vento-Zogby, Creating Support for Effective Literacy Education (Heinemann, 1996). May be copied.

The thread (Editing, GULP!) referenced the work of Braddock and Hillocks on grammar. This factsheet nicely summarizes their arguments, as well as others who have followed a similar path.

On PBS.org Newshour Extra. Cooperative learning activities to discuss opinions about medical marijuana use and see both sides of the issue

By James Britton. Technical Report on National Writing Project website. Link to PDF download of report. Author discusses teacher developed strategies used to encourage children to learn to write-and-read. Together these create a literacy learning environment.

By Kathleen T. McWhorter. Book companion site for Third Edition