Looking at the video we watched in class and the remarks made by the President (passed out in class), if you were sitting at lunch with Obama and the Secretary of Education, what would you tell them about education in the 21st Century ? Not focusing specifically on technology in education but on providing education that is relevant and appropriate.
Here is a link to the video if you would like to view it again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Getting Started!
As we begin the semester, reflect on what excites you about being a middle level educator. What led you to the decision to focus on middle school? Do you have concerns about being a middle school teacher?
Monday, January 10, 2011
Breaking Ranks in the Middle
As you read this article, look back at your middle grades experience. There may be things that you don't recall or are not privy to, like how data was used to make decisions. But reflect on the topics that you can. How was academic performance (you may want to check your schools scores now -http://paayp.emetric.net/), did you feel connected to a person, were your classes integrated or did each content area work as an "independent state?"
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