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Krishna Longanecker

Life of an Educator by Justin Tarte: 5 ways to make your classroom more student-centered - 2 views

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student-centered learning inquiry-based PBL authentic activities

shared by Krishna Longanecker on 04 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • The student-centered classroom addresses real-world problems that affect or will affect students. This in turn will provide meaning and content to student-driven learning, which then will increase levels of engagement and overall student involvement.
    • Krishna Longanecker
      Krishna Longanecker on 04 Nov 13
       
      Love this article.  Simple steps to take to make learning more relevant to students.  Puts focus squarely where it belongs - on the children.
  • A student-centered classroom embraces the notion that there are multiple ways to accomplish an individual task. When we limit and confine students to following a certain and specific path, we ultimately end up limiting their levels of ownership, innovation, and creativity. A student-centered classroom allows, encourages, and embraces the multitude of paths one can take to solve a given problem. This also allows for students to follow their strengths and their interests when completing a task.
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  • The teacher no longer is and hasn't been for a while the 'smartest' person in the room.
anonymous

Strategies for online reading comprehension - 8 views

www.learnnc.org/6958

shared by anonymous on 29 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • “When the text does not meet their purposes, they may switch to another text,
    • Sue LaFlamme
      Sue LaFlamme on 01 Nov 13
       
      I really like this chart that compares traditional reading with online reading. We need to understand that students are growing up with online reading in ways we only experienced as adults. Well…most of us depending on your age!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 01 Nov 13
       
      I also think this chart is helpful as a guide to compare online to "off line" reading. It should not be one or the other but how they interact.
    • alie weckerly
      alie weckerly on 02 Nov 13
       
      I think this is a good way of looking at reading comprehension. These skills should be taught early on so kids/students can be more effective readers in online and in classical 'textbook' reading.
    • Joe Canata
      Joe Canata on 04 Nov 13
       
      There is a shift to have students read more informational test as well as compare two texts.  I  think need to teach students to read more and be critical about what they read.  
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 04 Nov 13
       
      The chart demonstrates just how much more complex the process of online reading is in contrast with traditional model.  At this juncture in time, in most instances, I believe teachers are learning along with their students.  We can't waste time becoming proficient in these new literacies.  Technology outside the realm of education (at least in our district) is providing digital experiences for our charges at a much faster pace than the classroom.  We are lagging behind. 
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 04 Nov 13
       
      "...readers monitor the meaning they are constructing." on a subconscious level.  The proficient reader, while online, functions on a higher cognitive level assessing, sorting, and synthesizing the multifaceted information provided during this 'higher level' reading.  This chart compares and contrast the traditional with the digital quite well.
  • Kate Florek on 04 Nov 13
     
    I was particularly intrigued by the Internet Reciprocal Teaching. Not that i am looking to more on my plate as a technology teacher than I already have~but this seemed like a very systematic approach to teaching students online reading comprehension skills that will be invaluable to them as technology continues to broaden. Not that these skills are not ones that we don't already address but this seems to go even deeper.
Kate Morneau

Practicing Social Skills: How to Teach Your Student Social Interactions | LD Topics | L... - 11 views

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social skills special education

shared by Kate Morneau on 02 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • social skills are often broken down into categories, or types of skill according to the level of complexity and interaction. An example of one way of categorizing social skills can be found in the table below:
    • alie weckerly
      alie weckerly on 02 Nov 13
       
      What the majority students are lacking
    • alie weckerly
      alie weckerly on 02 Nov 13
       
      I hope I can use some of these strategies and other resources for my students. I want them to interact more and improve their social skills.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 04 Nov 13
       
      Allie, I find that my ASD students benefit greatly from immediate feedback regarding appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.  If spoken to plainly, honestly and directly about misinterpreted or new correctly interpreted cues of others the outcomes are positive for all concerned.  The spontaneous teaching moments. 
    • Kate Florek
      Kate Florek on 04 Nov 13
       
      I will always correct students when proper etiquette is not used or if they omit something from their interaction with someone. I will remind them of each other's personal space, maintaining eye contact, etc. If these types of skills are lacking at home and gentle reminders at school may be all that they are getting as far as learning social skills then I can take a few minutes out of the tech curriculum to do that.
    • Kate Morneau
      Kate Morneau on 06 Nov 13
       
      These skills are essential, and they should be taught and retaught at the Elementary level.  As I firmly believe...it takes a village to raise a child.  
  • Strategies for teaching social skills
    • Moira Joyce
      Moira Joyce on 05 Nov 13
       
      I find myself spending a great deal of time teaching manners, social skills, and etiquette with all students, k-5. We have an organization in our town called "Change in Action." They send us 4-5 books a year that focus on teaching manners and tolerance. These books have been a great resource for social skills.
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  • Incidental teaching
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    • Joe Canata
      Joe Canata on 05 Nov 13
       
      Many times students come in from recess/lunch with a problem.  Most situations for me it has been the same student or students.  He/She is missing out on interactions and in turn may perceive things as someone is talking about him/her or making fun of him/her.  Constant teacher reminders about social skills as well as Second Step has been a way of helping these students.  Parents also need to be involved and carry the load in helping out their child.  
  • When students miss out on the numerous social opportunities present in a typical classroom they are missing out on opportunities for academic enrichment (collaborating on projects, working in pairs, participating in class discussions) as well as personal and social enrichment (making new friends, playing games).
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