A lot of press has been given over the political concerns with charter schools, common core, and the failure of the Federal Government to come with an alternative to NCLB ....
Here are a couple of articles from Ed Week ...
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/05/15/31standards_ep.h32.html?tkn=NNYFf8CQEjzWr89MSNY8ZRi%2FPmCyd%2BquMb0F&cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS1
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/05/08/30debate_ep.h32.html?tkn=PXPFjHSNLg95I2tLPzckLp8amOGp2jyNFa04&cmp=clp-edweek
- John
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
1:1 Stuff
Hey Teachers:
This blog is intended to supply each other with 1:1 teaching resources ....
If you see something that you think may help your colleagues, I encourage you to comment and add to this blog!
There a lot of "flipped classroom" sites out there. Although "flipping a classroom" is only one way to use a 1:1 approach, it does have a lot of promise for student engagement AND the use of team-building and teaching critical thinking skills.
Here's one from Molly Schroeder, a Tech Director in Minnesota ....
http://www.flippededucation.com/
A Wikipedia article - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip_teaching
the Khan Academy .... https://www.khanacademy.org/
Another "flipping the classroom informational page ... http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf
This blog is intended to supply each other with 1:1 teaching resources ....
If you see something that you think may help your colleagues, I encourage you to comment and add to this blog!
There a lot of "flipped classroom" sites out there. Although "flipping a classroom" is only one way to use a 1:1 approach, it does have a lot of promise for student engagement AND the use of team-building and teaching critical thinking skills.
Here's one from Molly Schroeder, a Tech Director in Minnesota ....
http://www.flippededucation.com/
A Wikipedia article - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip_teaching
the Khan Academy .... https://www.khanacademy.org/
Another "flipping the classroom informational page ... http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf
Google Stuff ....
Hey EAWR Faculty and Admin:
(Updated: May 7, 2013)
8 Google tips for classroom (link to a .pdf)
http://files.simplek12.com/downloads/GoogleTricks_eBook.pdf
(Updated: May 7, 2013)
8 Google tips for classroom (link to a .pdf)
http://files.simplek12.com/downloads/GoogleTricks_eBook.pdf
Some resources to resource to help you with Google Chrome can be found at the link below: It is a schedule of instructional resources from Google regarding Chrome and other issues related to its use in education.
If you see any Google or Chrome links or resources that you have found helpful, I encourage you to comment and add them to the discussion! Hope this helps!
Another resource, this from a Molly Schroeder, from Edina, MN. She is a tech director and a Google trainer, who has a lot of tips on using Chrome and Google Apps for Education on her Website
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