"I agree with most of the posts--it is extremely important for the students to feel a part of the class and to feel as if they have a stake in the matters. What I found to be critical, though, while working on my graduate degree on line, was time…"
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Frank Gardner replied to Beth Still's discussion Biggest Obstacles to Online Education in the group Online EducatorsFrank Gardner replied to Kelly Hazzard's discussion Classroom Management Questions"I would agree that these are excellent suggestions. Two aspects I would add, though, are consistency and fairness. These go hand in hand in that you do what is best for each child, not necessarily the same for all, and students need…"
Frank Gardner replied to Gary Blair's discussion cell phones for instruction"Any specifics on how they are being used would be greatly appreciated. I have considered their use, but not real sure on how and when they would be beneficial. My biggest concern is the control issue and how personal use plays out in the…"
Frank Gardner replied to Diana Hansen's discussion Change the Equation, a CEO-driven education initiative"I agree that technoloy needs to integrated into the Science curriculum, as well as other core subjects. If we are requiring the teachers to use and model it, while expecting the students to learn and use it, why is it not a core subject in and of…"
Frank Gardner commented on Lee's group Middle School Math"Back to Math after a few years teaching Science--looking forward to integrating technology, and also doing more reading and writing in the classroom. I am currently in the Northern Virginia Writing Project Summer Institute--what a fantastic program."
Frank Gardner commented on gmmiller's group A Crazy Place Called Middle School"I will be teaching 8th grade Math after a few years of teaching Science. Been teaching for 14 years after 24 years in the AF. I love the MS mentality and enjoy watching the students learn even when they think they don't."
Frank Gardner commented on Katie Mathews's group Connecting Content and Technology"I am returning to Mathematics after a few years of teaching Science. I'm looking for ways to incorporate reading and writing into the curriculum to try to enhance student understanding of concepts and application. I am currently part of the…"
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I have completed The Northern Virginia Writing Project Summer Institute. This was an intense course over the summer to enhance and instill reading and writing concepts and methodologies in teachers across all curriculum areas. I will be teaching 8th grade Pre-Algebra this year and am very excited about new methods and ideas I have gained so far. What we have been doing is not working, so I am ready to try to take our Math program in an entirely new direction.
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