Group Link Post 06/03/2011
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Best Practices in Online Teaching – Pulling It All Together – Teaching Blended Learning Courses
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iPhone Apps, iPad Apps, & Android Apps
tested ipad apps that are appropraite for ages 0-4; 5-8; 9-12. Includes tips for parents, books and stories, creative apps.
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xSpeechKit – Enter Text in Google Chrome Using Speech (Voice)
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Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a Cyber Hero: Top 10 Sites for Creating a Wiki
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Five myths about America’s schools – The Washington Post
A good synopsis of the issues.
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While the Lewisville school district still restricts regular cellphone use in the classroom, the policy is being loosened to allow the program to be used by the school’s teachers when they feel that technology would enhance learning.
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At Calhoun School, Longer Classes in 5 Short Terms – NYTimes.com
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Helpful bullying and cyberbullying model policies and resources from Washington State
Generation YES Blog
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Revisiting Professional Learning Communities to Increase College Readiness
For over a decade, professional learning communities (PLCs) have been touted as an effective way to build upon the knowledge and skills of experienced teachers, yet much of the evidence base is derived from self-reports by practitioners. Although several generations of school reform (the standards movement, No Child Left Behind, and now the Common Core State Standards) have cited improving teacher effectiveness as key to improving student achievement, little change has occurred in the nature of professional development. This article argues that professional development generally, and PLCs in particular, would benefit from the insights gleaned from the extensive literature on teacher expertise that focuses on how well teachers understand the content they teach and how well they understand how students learn that content.
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Using ePortfolios as a reflective teaching tool – Case study | LTTO Episodes | COFA Online Gateway
Using ePortfolios as a reflective teaching tool – Case study
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Summer PD: Join The Web Tools Collective | Edutopia
“As part of Edutopia’s summer professional development experiences, we are starting a Web Tools Collective to explore and learn with other teachers from around the world. We plan to “study” a variety of web tools and resources, and identify ways that they can be used in the classroom. The Web Tools Collective is a flexible, open-learning experience. We will provide a learning space (Edutopia blogs and groups) and a loose structure for exploration. You are welcome to jump in and out as your schedule and interest allows. You can post daily, weekly, just once or twice, or you can even just lurk. “
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