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Lauren Parren

In San Francisco, Teens Redesign the Library | Spotlight on Digital Media and Learning - 3 views

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    This might be good to share with our own advisory board.  And pizza once a month sounds like a great idea anyway!
Jason Finley

Why Helping Others Makes Us Happy - chicagotribune.com - 1 views

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    While Volunteering and Service-Learning are not exactly the same, they share common foundations which apply here. Article contains many validating reasons for incorporating pieces into curriculum.
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    "...positive effect on grades, self-concept, and attitudes toward education. Volunteering also led to reduced drug use and huge declines in dropout rates and teen pregnancies."
Jason Finley

Student Voices: What Makes a Great Teacher - 4 views

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    "How have your best teachers inspired, engaged, encouraged and challenged you?" Teens on the staff of New Youth Connections magazine were asked to think this over - then they gathered for a group discussion about the best learning experiences they've had.
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    Top 10 Pieces of Advice from Students for Teachers 1. Be pushy. 2. Make the lesson relevant to our lives. 3. Be relatable, but please don't say: "It's time to dip, y'all!" 4. Teach us with words, sights, and sounds. 5. Be consistent and firm. 6. Believe in us. 7. Explain, explain, explain. 8. Use our time wisely. 9. Have clear objectives, clearly communicated.
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