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Archived -- Prisoners Of Time - 2 views

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education must become a new national obsession,
- Deborah Ausborn on 13 Jul 11
  
  Certainly, if there was as much attention given to education as there is to sporting events, we would be in a better position globally.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Certainly, if there was as much attention given to education as there is to sporting events, we would be in a better position globally.</div>
  
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The boy of today must attend school 11.1 years in order to receive as much instruction, quantitatively, as the boy of fifty years ago received in 8 years
- Deborah Ausborn on 13 Jul 11
  
  I don't think we really want to revert to the teaching methods and expectations of this time. I think we need to examine how to use time more efficiently. Home schoolers often cover the same amount of material in less time because we don't have to pass between classes, take attendance, read announcements, plan floats for the home coming parade, etc. How can we tighten up the educational system without losing the benefits of the social activities that students also need?
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I don't think we really want to revert to the teaching methods and expectations of this time. I think we need to examine how to use time more efficiently. Home schoolers often cover the same amount of material in less time because we don't have to pass between classes, take attendance, read announcements, plan floats for the home coming parade, etc. How can we tighten up the educational system without losing the benefits of the social activities that students also need?</div>
  
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Holding all students to the same high standards means that some students will need more time, just as some may require less. Standards are then not a barrier to success but a mark of accomplishment.
- Deborah Ausborn on 13 Jul 11
  
  Here I couldn't agree more. How do we implement a process like this in a classroom full of children at different levels and paces? This is one of the greatest benefits of home schooling, allowing children to progress at the pace best suited for them. However, state requirements try to force even home schoolers to adopt a "one-size-fits-all" education by documenting a "year's" progress in a year's time even though that is most definitely a variable from student to student. Even asking that parents turn in a year's worth of lesson plans is counterproductive because it limits the freedom to make adjustments where needed or desireable.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Here I couldn't agree more. How do we implement a process like this in a classroom full of children at different levels and paces? This is one of the greatest benefits of home schooling, allowing children to progress at the pace best suited for them. However, state requirements try to force even home schoolers to adopt a "one-size-fits-all" education by documenting a "year's" progress in a year's time even though that is most definitely a variable from student to student. Even asking that parents turn in a year's worth of lesson plans is counterproductive because it limits the freedom to make adjustments where needed or desireable.</div>
  
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ollie4: Article: Attributes from Effective Formative Assessment (CCSSO) - 14 views

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that the interpretations reflect the intentions of those who make them (e.g., writers, archaeologists, historians, and filmmakers).
- Deborah Ausborn on 25 Jun 11
  
  It is very important to remember that the interpretations of historical facts never happen in a vacuum, but always reflect the worldview of the interpreter. Our students need to learn to research the background of their sources and not just take everything presented to them at face value.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is very important to remember that the interpretations of historical facts never happen in a vacuum, but always reflect the worldview of the interpreter. Our students need to learn to research the background of their sources and not just take everything presented to them at face value.</div>
  
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Where am I going? Where am I now? How can I close the gap?
- Deborah Ausborn on 25 Jun 11
  
  Nice, concise questions for us to keep in mind as we plan objectives, goals, and formative assessment of the same.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Nice, concise questions for us to keep in mind as we plan objectives, goals, and formative assessment of the same.</div>
  
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Building A Better Mousetrap: The Rubric Debate - 7 views

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- Deborah Ausborn on 20 Jun 11
  
  It is so enjoyable to work with those students who have the capability to see through the structure of the instruction. It can be aggravating as well when they point out the flaws in our own practices, but very beneficial if we can be humble enough to acknowledge it. How do we prepare more of our students to approach learning this way, or is it just a gift a talented few have?
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is so enjoyable to work with those students who have the capability to see through the structure of the instruction. It can be aggravating as well when they point out the flaws in our own practices, but very beneficial if we can be humble enough to acknowledge it. How do we prepare more of our students to approach learning this way, or is it just a gift a talented few have?</div>
  
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Free Spanish Verbs Conjugation | donQuijote.org - 1 views

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The Quest for Quality - Educational Leadership - 11 views

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At the level of annual state/district standardized assessments, they involve where and how teachers can improve instruction—next year.
- Deborah Ausborn on 09 Jun 11
  
  It is great when this data is used to improve instruction. I was teaching in Texas whe Gov. Perry took over from George Bush (late 90s). The annual testing there was used to determined which schools received the most funds for the next year. High scoring schools received more money; low scoring schools received less money. Sadly, the low scoring schools generally needed the funds so much more than the high scoring schools. I had friends teaching in downtown Houston who told me how many of their students came to school with just a plain tortilla for lunch. They needed more funds, but since they received low scores received less funds. The students from the suburbs (such as Sugarland where at that time the mean income was $100,000/year, attending private tutoring (paid for by parents) several afternoons a week so their test scores would be higher. I literally saw students and teachers who had nervous breakdowns due to the pressure on the testing results. I agree we need assessments; I'm just concerned about how some of those assessments are used.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is great when this data is used to improve instruction. I was teaching in Texas whe Gov. Perry took over from George Bush (late 90s). The annual testing there was used to determined which schools received the most funds for the next year. High scoring schools received more money; low scoring schools received less money. Sadly, the low scoring schools generally needed the funds so much more than the high scoring schools. I had friends teaching in downtown Houston who told me how many of their students came to school with just a plain tortilla for lunch. They needed more funds, but since they received low scores received less funds. The students from the suburbs (such as Sugarland where at that time the mean income was $100,000/year, attending private tutoring (paid for by parents) several afternoons a week so their test scores would be higher. I literally saw students and teachers who had nervous breakdowns due to the pressure on the testing results. I agree we need assessments; I'm just concerned about how some of those assessments are used.</div>
  
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Feedback to students can use the language of the rubric:
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ollie1: Iowa Online Course Standards - 2 views

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Instruction provides students with multiple learning paths to master the content, addressing individual student needs, learning styles and preferences
- Deborah Ausborn on 19 May 11
  
  I really love the idea that we can tailor courses to meet the needs of individual students. I would like to explore ways to have various paths leading to mastery. Once a student has mastered a concept, he or she can move on to the next concept. A student who needs more practice could be redirected to more learning activities on the same concept. One size does not fit all.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I really love the idea that we can tailor courses to meet the needs of individual students. I would like to explore ways to have various paths leading to mastery. Once a student has mastered a concept, he or she can move on to the next concept. A student who needs more practice could be redirected to more learning activities on the same concept. One size does not fit all.</div>
  
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ollie1: Iowa Online Teaching Standards - 0 views

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Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
- Deborah Ausborn on 19 May 11
  
  I have found that timely feedback is vital for student learning. It avoids future similar mistakes and when not provided, can lead to feelings of failure on the student's part. Timely feedback can nip most problems in the bud.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I have found that timely feedback is vital for student learning. It avoids future similar mistakes and when not provided, can lead to feelings of failure on the student's part. Timely feedback can nip most problems in the bud.</div>
  
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How does Skype work | eHow.com - 0 views

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- Deborah Ausborn on 19 May 11
  
  This is a great site with information about using Skype.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a great site with information about using Skype. </div>
  
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Deborah Ausborn on 19 May 11

Here is a good site that answers several questions about Skype.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Here is a good site that answers several questions about Skype.</div>

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