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My High School in Singapore is starting a pilot project to start iPad classes. So far, the teachers assigned to these classes (including myself) have been running trials to more into a more student-centred approach to learning. So far, the…"
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Are test really fair?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Danielle Cripe Dec 8, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ive noticed that sometimes a student can do everything in their power to learn, but due to nerves or other occurances they can still fail a test. Should schools base grades purely off student…Continue
What are your opinions on state wide testing?
Started Dec 6, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Do state wide tests really ensure the student is learning, or do they only limit the teacher to "teaching to the test?"
Learning about technology
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Lee Dec 10, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I am currently learing about using technology in the classroom. Does anyone have experiences to share about what actually works and what does not? I am learning about so many different things to…Continue
Learning to teach, any suggestions?
Started Oct 31, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am currently in college majoring in education. Can any current teachers offers some advice on things they wish they would of studied harder, things they never expected, what they wish someone would…Continue
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Libby Cody replied to Amy Broomfield's discussion Learning about technology"Your link works if you just take off the - at the end :)"
"I'm not sure how we can handle the standardized test problem since we all have to follow those guidelines. But, as for testing in the classroom, I think there are many more assessment strategies that show our students' knowledge in a…"
Lauren replied to Amy Broomfield's discussion Are test really fair?"I sympathize with this topic because I feel that I get text anxiety at times - especially when the bulk of my grade is reliant on solely test grades. I have always felt stressed by standardized tests in grade school. I always felt that I could do…"
Amy Broomfield replied to Andrew Pass's discussion Textbooks?"I think textbooks need to stick to the facts and quit including so much opinion in them"
Amy Broomfield replied to Hana's discussion Longer school year/ Longer hours in the day?"When I was in highschool, which wasnt long ago, I always grew very bored near the end of summer. Also I noticed the first few weeks of school were all about review. SO i think i longer school year with more short breaks in between would benfit…"
Amy Broomfield replied to Thomas Petra's discussion Video Games vs. Education"There are a lot of video games out there that do educate students but you are right, there are a lot mroe that dont. I think if schools tried harder to incorporate educational video games into the classroom, students would learn to play them more,…"
Amy Broomfield replied to Lucy Lobb's discussion Students Abusing Teachers?"Teachers are so limited in the punishment they are allowed to offer, that it is easy for students to walk all over them. I have watched it many times when I was back in school, both verbal and in the extreme cases, physical."
Amy Broomfield replied to Chester R. Cruzado's discussion WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS SCHOOL POLICY? Teachers will be suspended if they will use social networking sites in education."I think sispension is way to extreme, especially if the teacher has found an educational way to use the sites. Though I do see where the school is coming from considering how difficult it is to properly monitor the content on those websites."
Amy Broomfield replied to John Khan's discussion why children need sleep?"As a child I remember begging to watch just one more show past my bed time and doing everything I could to stay up late. Though now, as a college student, Id kill to go back to kindergarden to have nap time. I agree that sleep is crucial to a childs…"
Amy Broomfield replied to Daniel Boyle's discussion Blogs v. Wikis v. Web Page"Really it depends on what she would like to use them for. A website is a great source for concrete information while a wiki offers the ability to comstantly update the info as it changes. Though sometimes both of those options can be lacking in the…"
Amy Broomfield replied to Emy yanto's discussion Twitter in Education ???"There will never be time in the world where every student or school can financially afford things like phones or computers. Therefor using things like twitter or other social sitr will always be leaving someone out. Not to mention the unedited…"
Amy Broomfield replied to Diana Hansen's discussion Enrollment in online courses increases at the highest rate ever"My college, UTSA, does offer online classes, infact I will be taking my first one next semster. Though, I do not think there has been any increase or decrease. Most people learn better in a classroom, and like myself, probably only take online…"
Amy Broomfield replied to Laverne E. Denyer's discussion Blogging Pro and Con"Blogging encourages free writing among students and allows them to more openly express their opinions. Also, it gives students access to people and resources around the world they may have been previously limited too. Though, using any kind of…"
Amy Broomfield replied to Steve Hargadon's discussion Conflicting Reports on Student Writing Quality - Better or Worse?"I do agree that today's technologies have encouraged students to write more which leads to students being more comfortable with writing. Though with todays styles I am not sure I agree with the quality of the writing improving. I know as a…"
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- At 7:56pm on October 31, 2010,
Anne Mirtschin said…
- Hi Amy and welcome to this online education community.All the best with your involvement and you assignment.
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