Good News For Teachers: Brain Research and EducationPosted by Marsha on September 30, 2010
I feel something big is coming; something big for education. Right now, the wave is small and unnoticeable to most. Kind of like the the shifting of tectonic plates on the sea floor that are responsible for a seismicity generated tsunami. This big thing is the brain. We all have one, and some of us [...]
Wikipedia myths…let’s take a lookPosted by Kira on September 22, 2010
Most teachers I know say, strongly and with pride, that they will not allow students to use Wikipedia as a class tool. Hmmmm.
I tell my students something different.
FRA Conference 2010Posted by Barb on September 16, 2010
We just returned from presenting at the Florida Reading Association (FRA) Conference in Orlando, FL. It was great to see educators from all over the state come together to share ideas, concerns, and beliefs. I came away reenergized and motivated as well as hopeful about the future of education in our state.
Our presentation, If You [...]
Teachable Moments with Authentic WritingPosted by Marsha on September 10, 2010
Kids learn grammar best when they are allowed to practice within authentic writing. So here is my idea. It is the beginning of the school year. Most likely kids are writing about themselves, their summer vacations, interest inventories…whatever.
Here is what I do…
AP class, and teaching “to the test”Posted by Kira on September 3, 2010
This year I am blessed with two sections of AP Art History. Yes, I said “blessed.” This is a challenging course to teach, and to learn! The biggest challenge for me is having to break down course content that I am personally in love with, into manageable, recallable chunks. The study guide materials I found [...]
