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PURSUING HAPPINESS?
There are many applications of class activities that can be derived from this blogger’s post. Please post any you think might work in your classroom, or in any classroom–from pre-K through university level. Please share your thoughts and ideas! Thanks … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Fixing Education, PostADay, PostADay/PostAWeek
Tagged Activities, Classroom activities, Education, Higher education, K through 12, Learning, Teaching
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Lord of the Flies-Surviving Sophomore Island
Repost from another blogger. An excellent class activity! Read on… Lord of the Flies-Surviving Sophomore Island. If the link above doesn’t work, copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://usedbooksinclass.com/2012/06/04/lord-of-the-flies-surviving-sophomore-island/ ##
Posted in Education, PostADay, PostADay/PostAWeek
Tagged Best practice, Blog, Classroom, Classroom management, Education, Higher education, Learning, PostADay/PostAWeek, Teaching
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Reblogging (not necessarily agreeing): Why Twitter and Facebook Are Not Good Instructional Tools
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
Artfully Creating the Right Group Dynamic | Teaching Tolerance | Teacher Talk
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
Small Change In Reading To Preschoolers Can Help Disadvantaged Kids Catch Up : Shots – Health Blog : NPR
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
“Common Core Makes Waves” in Education | Teacher Talk
In a blog site devoted solely to education, I reposted a blog on an attack against the Common Core of State Standards for education. Visit this site for more information: “Common Core Makes Waves” in Education | Teacher Talk. If … Continue reading
Posted in Education, PostADay
Tagged Blog, Common Core of State Standards, curriculum, Education, educational equity, K through 12, Learning, School district, Teaching
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The difference between equal and fair…
While working on the web, I came across this blog, asking about the difference between equal and fair. I thought back to one of my first graduate classes when non-tracked classes were first being discussed. Even then, I thought there … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Fixing Education, PostADay
Tagged Education, fair versus equal, fair vs equal, gifted education, Learning, pre-service teacher, Teaching
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Moodle, Moodle Reader–More Free Internet Stuff for Teaching!
I’m on a roll this week in terms of sharing articles and blog posts with you! This one caught my interest because of the educational implications of Moodle Reader, an easily accessible “plug-in” for Moodle, an open-source course management system. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Fixing Education, PostADay
Tagged Best practice, Classroom management, Education, education technology, Educational, K through 12, Learning, Moodle, MoodleReader, Quiz, Reading, Student, Teaching, Technology, technology in class, Thomas Robb, Uniform Resource Locator
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Emily Wall: Facebooking With Students?
Some of us have no problem with friending students on Facebook. Others of us are not so sure this is a good idea. In her blog post, Emily Wall poses the pros and cons of interacting with students using … Continue reading
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