Helicopter Parent A helicopter parent (also called a cosseting parent or simply a cosseter) is a parent who pays extremely close attention to a child's or children's experiences and problems, particularly at educational institutions. Helicopter parents are so named because, like helicopters, they hover overhead. Origins[edit] The term "helicopter parents" is a pejorative expression for parents that has been widely used in the media. The metaphor appeared as early as 1969 in the bestselling book Between Parent & Teenager by Dr. It gained wide currency when American college administrators began using it in the early 2000s as the Millennial Generation began reaching college age. Literature[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]
U.S. Department of Education Study Finds that Good Teaching can be Enhanced with New Technology Providing further evidence of the tremendous opportunity to use technology to improve teaching and learning, the U.S. Department of Education today released an analysis of controlled studies comparing online and face-to-face instruction. A systematic search of the research literature from 1996 through July 2008 identified over 1,000 empirical studies of online learning. Of these, 46 met the high bar for quality that was required for the studies to be included in the analysis. The meta analysis showed that “blended” instruction – combining elements of online and face-to-face instruction – had a larger advantage relative to purely face to face instruction or instruction conducted wholly online. “This new report reinforces that effective teachers need to incorporate digital content into everyday classes and consider open-source learning management systems, which have proven cost effective in school districts and colleges nationwide,” said U.S. Top
5 technology skills every student needs before they leave high school May 24, 2011 by mrkaiser208 The title says high school, but the more I think about it, maybe I should say, 5 technology skills every student needs before they enter middle school. As wrote yesterday, the earlier students learn these skills, the more they can actually use them. These are the skills that allows students great freedom in expressing themselves in the 21st Century. photo © 2008 Susan Hersh | more info (via: Wylio)Looking at the list, one might be tempted to say that students already know how to do all of this. Yes, many students know how to post a video to Youtube, but they have no idea how to actually put a video together using rendering software. Here are the 5 skills that every student (and let’s include teachers) needs to have: Manipulate Pictures There are so many ways to work with pictures. Write a Blog I don’t think that every person alive should have a blog. Record Audio Tracks Create a Website Make a Video Now Go and Do It! Like this: Like Loading...
Apps Computer Hardware Software is any set of machine-readable instructions that directs a computer's processor to perform specific operations. A combination of hardware and software forms a usable computing system.[2] Von Neumann architecture[edit] Von Neumann architecture scheme. Different systems[edit] There are a number of different types of computer system in use today. Personal computer[edit] Hardware of a modern personal computer Inside a custom-built computer: power supply at the bottom has its own cooling fan. The personal computer, also known as the PC, is one of the most common types of computer due to its versatility and relatively low price. Case[edit] The computer case is a plastic or metal enclosure that houses most of the components. Power supply[edit] A power supply unit (PSU) converts alternating current (AC) electric power to low-voltage DC power for the internal components of the computer. Motherboard[edit] The motherboard is the main component inside the case. Expansion cards[edit] Fixed media Input
NAEP - Nation's Report Card Home Links Center for Social Media American University's Center for Social Media focuses on social documentaries for civil society and democracy, and on the public media environment that supports them. Common Sense Media Common Sense Media provides reviews and information to help parents and children assess and evaluate films, TV shows, videogames and online content. Media Education Foundation The Media Education Foundation produces valuable media literacy videos and study guides. Media Literacy Clearinghouse A huge collection of media literacy resources and curriculum materials for K12 educators, collected by media literacy educator Frank Baker. The Media Spot One of our favorite youth media organizations, The Media Spot builds media literacy by producing multimedia messages with youth and educators in their learning environments. National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE).The national membership organization for media literacy. Stay Free!
SOLO SOLO Literacy Suite Research & Case Studies Resources Pricing Request A Quote | SOLO Writing Coach SOLO is a literacy suite of the most popular assistive technology accommodations, including a text reader, graphic organizer, talking word processor, and word prediction. The new version (SOLO 6) was completely redesigned to be simple to use, yet powerful for students who struggle to read and write. For these students, SOLO 6 places all of the right tools at their fingertips. SOLO 6+ includes brand new versions of our top accommodations (also available separately): Text Reader Provides access to all of the new eBook formats required in IDEA, and also includes an accessible web browser. Talking Word Processor Provides a simple interface, text-to-speech, and writing tools that help students focus on writing. Word Prediction Guides struggling writers to write grammatically-correct sentences with proper spelling Watch a 5-minute demo of Co:Writer 7 Super Easy Interface Testing Accommodations
Common Core Standards Charlotte Danielson By Cameron Pipkin Anthony Rebora at Education Week just published a great interview with teaching framework guru Charlotte Danielson, where they discussed the Common Core Standards—their implications in the day-to-day classroom and what good Common Core teaching will look like. This is definitely worth a read: "Charlotte Danielson, a former teacher and school administrator with degrees from Cornell and Oxford Universities, is one of the most recognized authorities on teaching practice in the United States. Danielson recently released a new edition of her Framework for 2013, with updates designed to reflect the Common Core State Standards. In a recent interview, we talked to her about the common standards and how they might change teachers' work. What are the central implications of the common standards in terms of instructional practice, or the way teachers teach? When you walk into a classroom, will good teaching look different under the common core? Not much. Well that hasn't changed.
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The Standards and creativity – compatible Why do people insist on viewing the Standards as inconsistent with teacher creativity and choice? I am baffled by such uncreative thinking. That’s like saying the architect cannot be creative because every house has to meet building code. Indeed, the whole point of mandating standards as opposed to curriculum is to free people up to create innovative curriculum that addresses the standards. You’re an architect: your clients are students. Here is an obvious illustration of our failure to think imaginatively now. More importantly, many of these cool courses met the English requirement. There is NOTHING in the Common Core ELA Standards that prohibits you and your colleagues from inventing a similar system of choices. When I hear everyone endlessly whining about what harm the Standards are doing to creative teaching it has the opposite effect on me that you intend. from Kant’s essay “What is Enlightenment?” Sapere aude! PS: from the Standards - Like this: Like Loading...
Differentiated instruction Differentiated instruction and assessment (also known as differentiated learning or, in education, simply, differentiation) is a framework or philosophy for effective teaching that involves providing different students with different avenues to learning (often in the same classroom) in terms of: acquiring content; processing, constructing, or making sense of ideas; and developing teaching materials and assessment measures so that all students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability.[1] Students vary in culture, socioeconomic status, language, gender, motivation, ability/disability, personal interests and more, and teachers need to be aware of these varieties as they are planning their curriculum. Brain-Based Learning[edit] Differentiation finds its roots and is supported in the literature and research about the brain. As Wolfe (2001) argues, information is acquired through the five senses: sight, smell, taste, touch and sound. Pre-assessment[edit]
Special Education Special education programs in the United States were made mandatory in 1975 when the United States Congress passed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) in response to discriminatory treatment by public educational agencies against students with disabilities. The EHA was later modified to strengthen protections to people with disabilities and renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The federal laws require states to provide special education consistent with federal standards as a condition of receiving federal funds. IDEA entitles every student to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Implementation through cooperative federalism[edit] Special education programs at the district level are structured upon a cooperative federalism model and therefore governed by both state and federal law. IDEA is frequently described as a model of cooperative federalism. See 34 CFR 300.17 Related services[edit]