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One of the best sites I have seen for the new Common Core

Teaching Standards for online teachers.  Somewhat overwhelming, but still informative.

Updated Standards for Quality Online Courses (by QM)

A great guide to for preparing how one might implement SBG, and what not to do!

Interesting! I enjoyed the linked article: https://fnoschese.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/keep-it-simple-standards-based-grading/ My children's school district utilizes SBG--but I will say, many teachers do not implement effectively...

This article Examines whether the college catalog and language therein constitute a legally binding contract between college and student. Categorizes catalog litigation by cases involving dismissal, granting of degrees, tuition, admission, and course offerings. The courts appear to agree that the student-college relationship is contractual in nature and that the relevant contractual terms are set forth in the catalogs. (202 references) (MLH) This is extremely timely given that all MET students must realign to the new AECT standards (and were told 5 days into the start of the semester!)

This article explains that differentiated learning is not the same as personalized learning. From my interpretation, differentiated learning is tailored to the needs of a learner within a specific framework (such as State Standards/Common Core) while personalization also considers all of the learner's interests outside of the overarching academic goals, paces the learning to the needs of the student, and uses feedback to adjust as necessary.

Quality Matters new rubric is being applied to all courses developed through Boise State University's eCampus Center.