Monthly Archives: May 2012

From the HuffPo: Sheryl Sandberg’s New Metaphor for Careers

Posted on May 31, 2012 by DrEMiller

Normally, I would not include a business-oriented post in an education blog, but there are some interesting implications in this article. Sheryl Sandberg changes the career metaphor from a ladder to a jungle gym. Perhaps its time to find similar … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 31, 2012 by DrEMiller

“While I have much to learn about how teachers unions function in these high-performing countries, my early reporting suggests they are real partners in ensuring teacher quality and meaningful professional development. That’s where they spend their time and energy — … Continue reading →

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Reblogging (not necessarily agreeing): Why Twitter and Facebook Are Not Good Instructional Tools

Posted on May 31, 2012 by DrEMiller

The link below is to an interesting post from an individual who is having trouble (I think) figuring out creative ways to use the newest media and technology as part of the educational process–like math, science, social studies, English, etc. … Continue reading →

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Artfully Creating the Right Group Dynamic | Teaching Tolerance | Teacher Talk

Posted on May 30, 2012 by DrEMiller

This is a re-post of a re-post of a Teaching Tolerance blog post related to art and the art of teaching tolerance. You’re not seeing double; just read the preceding sentence out loud, if it helps. (grin) Mainly, read the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 30, 2012 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Virtual School Meanderings:
A couple of news items caught my attention in the past day or two… Texas’ Virtual Schools Are Failing, and Critics Say It’s All Florence Shapiro’s Fault Progress Texas Report: Virtual Schools Failing How…

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Virtual education conference, anyone?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by DrEMiller

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Small Change In Reading To Preschoolers Can Help Disadvantaged Kids Catch Up : Shots – Health Blog : NPR

Posted on May 29, 2012 by DrEMiller

Finally!! Or should I say, finally again!! Preschool programs are finally being recognized for their educational contributions to long-term learning. That lesson was learned decades ago with Head Start, but was quickly forgotten through the politicization of education. So glad … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 29, 2012 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Virtual School Meanderings:
From Friday’s inbox… The doors are open to the Instructional Design Best Practice Ceet Meet. This free online workshop runs from May 25 to 30. The focus of this workshop is on investigating what…

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Welcome To The World Of Charter Schools (Part I)

Posted on May 29, 2012 by DrEMiller

I’m re-blogging from an education site I follow. Chris has some interesting takes on charter schools. Read on! Welcome To The World Of Charter Schools (Part I).

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Teacher Talk | a place for education discussions

Posted on May 29, 2012 by DrEMiller

Dear Reader, If you follow my blog, you know that it deals only in part with education issues. For example, presently I’m in the middle of exploring how to publish to the Kindle. Since this blog addresses non-education issues, if … Continue reading →

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