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09 August 2025

Self-Paced Learning . . .

Three examples of successful self paced online learning programs . . .

https://www.k12.com/about-k12/what-we-offer/

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14 January 2021

Emergency Online Teaching can not replace well constructed Online Teaching or Remote Learning . . .

Educause is addressing the many issues we face in the move toward well constructed online teaching and learning . . . The Difference Between Emergency Online Teaching and Remote Learning . . . offers insight into how we approach education in a Pandemic.

21 December 2020

Continue learning during the Covid Quarantine . . .

CLEP

https://study.com/academy/goal/transferable-credit/credit-by-exam/clep-exams-college-level-examination-program.html

K-12.com

https://www.k12.com/

20 October 2020

During Covid 19 Prepare for Online Teaching/Learning with Teachers First . . .

Retrieved 10/20/2020 from https://www.teachersfirst.com/ok2asklevels.cfm

Please read the technology comfort level descriptions below to see whether you feel comfortable with the capabilities described. We suggest these levels to be fair to all who attend OK2Ask® sessions.

If you sign up for a session that is above your comfort level, you may have difficulty keeping up or trying specific skills demonstrated in the session. Please plan to watch the archived recording after the session to catch up on things you missed.

A beginner can:

Save, name, and locate a saved file on your computer
Create a bookmark or favorite in your Internet browser on your computer (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Chrome, or other)
Open and use more than one browser tab - and go back and forth between them
Join a web site with email verification
Find email that was sent to SPAM or Junk mail in your email program
Type in a chat tool
COPY and PASTE a word, sentence, or passage of text (preferably use Control+C and Control+V or RIGHT-click to do this)

An intermediate user can:

Find and upload files from your computer
Download files - including finding them after download
Download and install a plug in or simple program update
Find and copy URLs for web-based images
Recognize file types (jpg, doc ,xls, etc)
Have/manage passwords and accounts on multiple tools, such as twitter, google docs, multiple web tools

An advanced user can:

Copy and use embed codes in a web page, blog, or wiki
Manage more than one email account, such as Gmail with subaccounts
Problem solve through simple technology challenges and tools
Navigate or "play" to figure out a new tool without explicit directions
Understand some tech terminology or "geek-speak"-- or can find out what it means!
Use or explain about RSS feeds, Twitter, and/or other social networking tools
Convert file types
Show some knowledge of html (helpful, not required)

08 January 2018

Engelhard article 'Examining the grading practices of teachers'

George Engelhard
The University of Georgia, Educational Psychology, Faculty Member

Examining the grading practices of teachers

Despite the recommendations of some measurement specialists, teachers do not always assign grades based on achievement only. The primary purpose of this study is to clarify the meaning of grades, and to examine some of the factors teachers consider when assigning final grades with a focus on borderline cases. The sample consisted of 516 American public school teachers, selected via stratified random sample in a major metropolitan school district in the Southeast. A 53-item survey using Guttman’s mapping sentences, previously piloted in a separate school district, was created and...

14 May 2016

. . . how math makes sense in the world . . .

Digital Math Tools

Through focused research, it was found that US students tend to utilize the strategy of “memorization” more frequently than peers in higher performing countries, a strategy which seems to hold as sufficient until the later elementary grades, where the strategy begins to fail. International testing of mathematics ability at the 10th grade level focuses upon application of math coherently . . . –MidSchool Math.com

23 April 2016

'' . . . we teach 'problem solving' and many of those problems require math to solve . . . ''

Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:34 AM
Subject: [LivingMathForum] Digest Number 4012

Re: What math would you put in school if you could wave your wand?

Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:34 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

whatisrsi

I teach math in an independent study "home school" to 4th, 5th and 6th graders. So I actually do have a magic wand at our school . Here's what I do.

I don't teach "math". For two reasons... one is, the word "math" has strong negative connotations even for students in 5th grade. Studies like http://pss.sagepub.com/content/16/3/175.abstract show that girls are especially prone to this... and removing the word "math" can help. The second reason is that for most people, math is less compelling than problem solving. So we teach "problem solving" and many of those problems require math to solve.

I have a weekly class blog, so, if you're interested, you can read it at https://problemsolvingmath.wordpress.com/. My class is far from perfect, but, my students enjoy it and have learned a lot. And I think the blog provides some usable curriculum if you're motivated.

-Ron

19 February 2016

Music instruction enhanced by technology . . .

The perfect pair . . . eLearning and music . . . for information on Gerry Diamond's extraordinary methodology please visit his site . . . The Diamond Piano Method

16 February 2016

Home learning tips from About.com

Ways parents may improve learning at home . . .

10 February 2016

Lesson Plans from artsonia

Retrieved 10 February from http://www.artsonia.com/teachers/lessonplans/

The World's Largest Student Art Museum provides free, safe, educational programs for students and families. It is also a valuable resource for art education. Join a vibrant, amazing community of art educators at artsonia

16 January 2016

Learning Environments

Verbatim from Educause . . .

http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/7-things-you-should-know-about-learning-space-rating-system 7 Things You Should Know About the Learning Space Rating System

Monday, October 5, 2015

Abstract

The Learning Space Rating System is a tool developed by leading community experts for rating formal learning spaces to determine how well their design affords and encourages active learning. The LSRS includes 50 questions organized into six sections, and colleges and universities use the LSRS as part of updating existing learning spaces and building new ones. The LSRS provides a clear-cut list of items to consider and measure, and it can open discussions internally and externally regarding various approaches to learning and the ways in which spaces can be designed to support those approaches.
The 7 Things You Should Know About... series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides concise information on emerging learning technologies. Each brief focuses on a single technology and describes what it is, where it is going, and why it matters to teaching and learning. Use these briefs for a no-jargon, quick overview of a topic and share them with time-pressed colleagues.
In addition to the 7 Things briefs, you may find other ELI resources useful in addressing teaching, learning, and technology issues at your institution. To learn more, please visit the ELI Resources page.

22 September 2015

Professional Development Courses through PBS TeacherLine

Retrieved 9/22/2015 from pbs.org/teacherline
Courses Open for Enrollment

Instructional Strategy

Reading and Language Arts

Science

Demographic Dynamics (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Earth's Changing Climate (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Human Impacts on Environmental Systems (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Many Planets One Earth (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Structure of the Earth System - STEM Professional Development from WGBH

Social Studies

America's History in the Making: A Special Collection from Annenberg Learner
Defining the Role of the U.S. Government (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Developing Chronological Reasoning Skills (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Developing Historical Thinking Skills (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Geography and Environment in American History (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Resistance, Rebellion, and Reform (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Using a Case Study: Gandhi and Indian Independence (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Using Primary Sources in World History (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)
Women in American History (Self-Paced, 3.0 hours)

18 September 2015

'Tweens and Enthusiastic Learning . . .

Is Your Tween and Enthusiastic Learner?

Help your child realize that learning is fun and adventurous

By Jennifer O'Donnell

Retrieved 9/18/15 from http://tweenparenting.about.com/od/educationissues/fl/Is-Your-Tween-and-Enthusiastic-Learner.htm?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons

"There's nothing like watching a toddler or a preschooler learn something new for the first time. They're enthusiastic, excited, and eager. Sometimes they can barely contain themselves through all the excitement. But older kids can loose their enthusiasm for school and for learning. If you think your child has abandoned his love for learning and no longer sees school or education as an adventure, it's time to make things fun again.

The tips below will help you bring out the enthusiastic learner in your child.

Steps to Encourage a Motivated Learner

Relate to the Real World: If your tween isn't embracing algebra or earth science, it might be because he doesn't see how it could possibly relate to his own life. Explain how the subjects he studies will impact how he sees and interacts with the real world. Provide examples on how geometry can be used to solve everyday challenges, or how the study of a language will be necessary if your child decides to one day study abroad.

Work in Groups: The younger generation is a very collaborative generation, and they are comfortable and used to working together. Encourage your tween to invite friends over to work on homework. If a teacher allows students to collaborate on projects or assignments, be sure your child participates and helps take responsibility for the final project.

Make it Visual: Young children love to look at pictures and photos and it helps them learn the material at hand, but older children also respond to visual aids. Power Points are used often in classrooms today, but they are often boring and students can easily be turned off by them. If you want to help your child relate to his studies, help him find visuals, such as photos, or videos. They will help your child connect to the subject at hand, and help your tween make connections that he might not otherwise make.

Have a Little Fun: A teacher who loves the course material will make a class exciting for any student, but your child might not have such a teacher, and if that's the case you might have to be the one who brings the material to life. Museums, newspapers, videos and other resources might help you inject some fun into your child's studies. If your child sees you get excited about learning, that might be enough to make him excited about it, too.

Give Your Tween a Choice: Your older child probably wants to make certain decisions for himself, and that can help him learn a lot. Allow your child to pick his course electives and to decide on his school projects and other assignments. Also, be sure you avoid taking over a project in the hopes that he gets a higher grade, that will only discourage him and cause him to lose interest.

Show Him that Mistakes Can be Good: If your child is a perfectionist he might get discouraged by a bad grade or by making a mistake on a project or assignment. Teach your tween to understand that mistakes can be very helpful learning tools and that many very bright learners discovered things just by making mistakes. Helping your child understand that mistakes are a part of the path of discovery will help him chart a course for success."