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NCSER announces FY 2012 Awards
If you are interested in research related to topics on special education, click on the link below to see what research awards have been distributed for 2012 by the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER), which functions under the … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Education Reports, Education Research Grants, Fixing Education, Special Education
Tagged Education Research Grants, Fiscal year, Grants, Higher education, IES, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research, NCSER, Research, Special education, U.S. Department of Education, United States Department of Education
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Originally posted on NotesFromNina:
The cognitive approach combined with the constructive and cooperative practices enable effective teaching and meaningful learning. C1 –Cognitive approach makes teaching and learning easy and effective. Viewing learning as a student-centered and dynamic process where learners…
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Originally posted on Virtual School Meanderings:
As many of you know, at ISTE this past month the Secretary of Education announced a “Connected Educators Month.” This came through my inbox via Boise State University‘s Educational Technology program yesterday or the…
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Originally posted on Virtual School Meanderings:
Another item from Friday’s inbox… Digital Pulse • 07/06/2012 Investing in Innovation: Capital Flows to Education » By Tom Vander Ark – Education Week – July 3, 2012 The Leader’s Guide to 21st Century Education »…
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Facebook’s New Not-So-Secret Button … and Other Hot Topics | Constant Contact Blogs
If you are a small business on Facebook, you will want to know about the new “want” button. Read on. Facebook’s New Not-So-Secret Button … and Other Hot Topics | Constant Contact Blogs. URL: http://blogs.constantcontact.com/fresh-insights/facebooks-new-not-so-secret-button-and-other-hot-topics/ #educ_dr
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Resources for Professional Development for Teachers
Teachers: Rather than repeat what this blogger posted, I’ll let you click over to his post on Professional Development opportunities for the summer. Most are online, for your learning ease. Professional Learning Summer Edition | July/August 2012 MindShare Learning Report … Continue reading
Arne Duncan Declares August as “Connected Educator Month”
This came across my desk on June 26, 2012, but ended up hiding in my “draft” posts. However, I want to share it with all educators, as the month-long event is still weeks away. August will be “Connected Educator Month,” … Continue reading
Genes and Educational Achievement: Nature or Nurture? The debate goes on
Although it seems that the Nature/Nurture argument has finally been settled, this study seems to indicate that nurture continues to be an important contributor to a student’s academic success. A student can have the right genetic indicators, but live in … Continue reading
4th of July Post from The Nation’s Report Card
A Facebook post from The Nation’s Report Card proudly announced that 50% of 4th graders answered the following question correctly. My reaction is: ONLY 50%??!! We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment of education, Education, Education Reports, Fixing Education, Teaching
Tagged Critical thinking, Education, Facebook, K through 12, Learning, Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, NAEP, National Assessment of Educational Progress, National Center for Education Statistics, Natural and legal rights, NCES, The Nation's Report Card, Thomas Jefferson, United States, United States Declaration of Independence, United States Department of Education
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2012 i3 Development Competition
For those of you interested in education grants, it seems the pre-application process is over for this one, but the results should help with formulating next year’s proposal competition. Keep an eye on this. It could be big. 124 Applicants … Continue reading
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