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Educational Leadership:Using Assessments Thoughtfully:The Bridge Between Today's Lesson... - 0 views

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"There's talk aplenty in schools these days about formative assessment. That's encouraging, because formative assessment has great potential to improve both teaching and learning. Listening to the conversations sometimes, however, reminds me that it's easier to subscribe to a word than to live out its fundamental tenets." this is the long version of the article that Mike contributed recently. Both are articles are informative...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"There's talk aplenty in schools these days about formative assessment. That's encouraging, because formative assessment has great potential to improve both teaching and learning. Listening to the conversations sometimes, however, reminds me that it's easier to subscribe to a word than to live out its fundamental tenets." this is the long version of the article that Mike contributed recently. Both are articles are informative...</div>

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ASCD Express 9.13 - Supporting Readers in Science - 1 views

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" In particular, scientific readers need to hone their skills for: -inferential thinking -activating prior knowledge -recognizing technical terms, academic language, and scientific vocabulary (e.g., Sutherland, 2008) -scientific exploration and reasoning"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" In particular, scientific readers need to hone their skills for: -inferential thinking -activating prior knowledge -recognizing technical terms, academic language, and scientific vocabulary (e.g., Sutherland, 2008) -scientific exploration and reasoning"</div>

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10 next-generation science apps for education | eSchool News | eSchool News - 2 views

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Some interesting apps (ipad and android) for Science lessons and demos.

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5 Habits of Innovative Educators | Courtney O'Connell - 0 views

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"This post will look at what habits exist among innovative educators. While the conditions in education are not ideal for our disruptive educators, there are individuals working hard from within the system to create change. Whether you are looking to join them, better understand them, or you are one of them, this post is for you."

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ASCD Express 9.09 - Inquiry-Based Instruction Explores, Then Explains - 0 views

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Explore first, then explain. Changing our teaching habits.

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http://www.grantwiggins.org/documents/NCPowerpoint.pdf - 0 views

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Great overview of UbD. Lots of Science examples (though some elementary).

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Virtual Researcher On Call Virtual Researcher On Call - 0 views

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"Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) is a set of educational programs that connect knowledge partners - college and university professors and professionals in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - with Canadian students in elementary and secondary schools for real-time, interactive learning opportunities."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) is a set of educational programs that connect knowledge partners - college and university professors and professionals in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - with Canadian students in elementary and secondary schools for real-time, interactive learning opportunities."</div>

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The AP50 experience - YouTube - 0 views

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AP 50 - a modern example of University learning (no lectures) demonstrated in an Advanced Physics Classroom.

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SAMR Method - Using Technology in Classrooms - 0 views

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A quick video that explains this 'hot" topic in tech education circles. Relevant for all teachers regardless of age group or subject area. SAMR gives a framework for considering the use of technology in an educational setting.

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Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance | Video on TED.com - 1 views

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A critical and inspiring look at the Scienfic Method and in the end assessment in education.

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Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Benefits of Using Backchannels In Your Classroom - 0 views

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5 Free Online Courses For Tech-Savvy Teachers | Edudemic - 0 views

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A quick overview of resources for introducing iPad or BYOD into a classroom.

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Professional blog | The Reflective Educator - 0 views

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I went to the playground today with my son, and realized that the equipment at a playground could be really useful as apparatus for scientific experiments. Here are a few demonstrations

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Formative Assessments Are Easier Than You Think! - 1 views

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In my first year of teaching I taught the way I was told to teach. Deliver content to my students, assess at the end, remediate if necessary. With that cycle, I always had kids who were behind, who never seemed like they could catch up. I was talking with a teacher friend the summer after my first year and she suggested something simple. Put a large piece of paper next to the door. Give every student a pack of sticky notes. On the way out the door ...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In my first year of teaching I taught the way I was told to teach. Deliver content to my students, assess at the end, remediate if necessary. With that cycle, I always had kids who were behind, who never seemed like they could catch up. I was talking with a teacher friend the summer after my first year and she suggested something simple. Put a large piece of paper next to the door. Give every student a pack of sticky notes. On the way out the door ...</div>

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Constructivism: From philosophy to practice - 0 views

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An overview of Constructivism and comparison to our well-loved Socratic Methods.

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Tips for Beating the Clock in the Classroom | Edutopia - 1 views

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Tips to make classroom time more effecient. Given the many ways classroom time can be lost - this article is about gaining back those key minutes.

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Should I teach problem-, project-, or inquiry-based learning? SmartBlogs - 1 views

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Problem, project or inquiry-based learning - what should I do? This article is a quick summary of each and how they are being used in classrooms.

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Welcome to GBBC - Great Backyard Bird Count - 0 views

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The Great BAckyard Bird Count is an authentic learning experience ofr hobbyist and the learning sampling methods outside the classroom.

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Five Free Web 2.0 Tools to Support Lesson Planning | Edutopia - 0 views

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Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought or an event." -- Heidi Hayes Jacobs,

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Noschese 180 - A picture-a-day for the school year - 0 views

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Forty plus Math and Physics lesson Ideas

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