eSN TechWatch: October 2007

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Technology's greatest potential for transforming education--and what schools can do to prepare students better for college. Plus, a look at ed-tech news from around the nation.

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eSN TechWatch: October 2007

Don't wait, take a look.

Below you'll find this edition of TechWatch: October 2007 (complete edition).

Technology's greatest potential for transforming education--and what schools can do to prepare students better for college. Plus, a look at ed-tech news from around the nation.

See eSN TechWatch: October 2007

eSN TechWatch: October 2007 (complete edition) from VEOH

Source: eSchool News

School Wide Communities of Practice by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach

In recent years, many school districts have established collaborative practices among teachers by developing professional communities of practice.

Teachers operating in these communities have regular, face-to-face discussions for the purposes of reviewing evidence of student learning, determining student needs and designing interventions to address those needs.

A recent study by NCREL revealed that 70% of principals feel "not at all prepared" to "somewhat prepared" in instructional leadership of which 21st Century strategies are a key element. Because instructional leadership is essential to successful schools, principals and other leaders, must receive consistent, job-embedded support. One effective way to do just that is through virtual learning communities.
In a poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Peter D. Hart Research Associates on behalf of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills registered voters revealed that Americans are deeply concerned that the United States is not preparing young people with the skills they need to compete in the global economy. What is needed is a strong commitment to help educators and educational leaders implement 21st century strategies in their schools.

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Related links

21st Century Collaborative website

21st Century Collaborative blog

Voters urge teaching of 21st-century skills by Meris Stansbury

Source: TechLEARNING

School Wide Communities of Practice by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach

In recent years, many school districts have established collaborative practices among teachers by developing professional communities of practice.

Teachers operating in these communities have regular, face-to-face discussions for the purposes of reviewing evidence of student learning, determining student needs and designing interventions to address those needs.

A recent study by NCREL revealed that 70% of principals feel "not at all prepared" to "somewhat prepared" in instructional leadership of which 21st Century strategies are a key element. Because instructional leadership is essential to successful schools, principals and other leaders, must receive consistent, job-embedded support. One effective way to do just that is through virtual learning communities.
In a poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Peter D. Hart Research Associates on behalf of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills registered voters revealed that Americans are deeply concerned that the United States is not preparing young people with the skills they need to compete in the global economy. What is needed is a strong commitment to help educators and educational leaders implement 21st century strategies in their schools.

Read more...

Related links

21st Century Collaborative website

21st Century Collaborative blog

Voters urge teaching of 21st-century skills by Meris Stansbury

Source: TechLEARNING

Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail

McKellar hopes her book, Math Doesn’t Suck, makes math more understandable for girls. Included: Examples of problems and activities from the book.

Best known for her roles on The Wonder Years and The West Wing, Danica McKellar is also an internationally-recognized mathematician and advocate for math education.

McKellar put acting on hold for four years while she majored in math at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). But when she was younger, like many girls, she struggled with math anxiety and thought it was strictly a subject for geeky, socially-and-fashion-challenged guys. (Think white shirts, Hush puppies, and pocket protectors.)
To help demystify math and make it more user-friendly for girls, McKeller wrote Math Doesn’t Suck: How to Survive Middle-School Math Without Breaking a Nail or Losing Your Mind, a book aimed at pre-teen and teen “girly girls.”

It is Danica's first book. "I am write about something that has been a passion for me so long: encouraging girls in math!" she said. The book includes tips to avoid mistakes on homework, ways to overcome test-day anxiety and profiles of three beautiful mathematicians, who are successful in their careers because they've mastered math.

Article by Ellen R. Delisio

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I recommend this book as an excellent resource for middle school girls.

Buy this book

Related links

Help is available 24/7 in a variety of subjects and you can tailor the number of hours you want to buy.

Tutor.com

Danica McKellar from Wikipedia

Between Series, an Actress Became a Superstar (in Math)

Source: Education World

Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail

McKellar hopes her book, Math Doesn’t Suck, makes math more understandable for girls. Included: Examples of problems and activities from the book.

Best known for her roles on The Wonder Years and The West Wing, Danica McKellar is also an internationally-recognized mathematician and advocate for math education.

McKellar put acting on hold for four years while she majored in math at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). But when she was younger, like many girls, she struggled with math anxiety and thought it was strictly a subject for geeky, socially-and-fashion-challenged guys. (Think white shirts, Hush puppies, and pocket protectors.)
To help demystify math and make it more user-friendly for girls, McKeller wrote Math Doesn’t Suck: How to Survive Middle-School Math Without Breaking a Nail or Losing Your Mind, a book aimed at pre-teen and teen “girly girls.”

It is Danica's first book. "I am write about something that has been a passion for me so long: encouraging girls in math!" she said. The book includes tips to avoid mistakes on homework, ways to overcome test-day anxiety and profiles of three beautiful mathematicians, who are successful in their careers because they've mastered math.

Article by Ellen R. Delisio

Read more...

I recommend this book as an excellent resource for middle school girls.

Buy this book

Related links

Help is available 24/7 in a variety of subjects and you can tailor the number of hours you want to buy.

Tutor.com

Danica McKellar from Wikipedia

Between Series, an Actress Became a Superstar (in Math)

Source: Education World

Video From Educause 2007: What's news This Year

Video From Educause 2007: What's news This Year

The Chronicle's Jeffrey R. Young (left) talks with Kenneth C. Green of the Campus Computing Project and others in a video feature from Educause 2007.
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Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education

Video From Educause 2007: What's news This Year

Video From Educause 2007: What's news This Year

The Chronicle's Jeffrey R. Young (left) talks with Kenneth C. Green of the Campus Computing Project and others in a video feature from Educause 2007.
Read more...

Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Corsair wins top collegiate media award by Michael Rutschky

The Corsair was awarded two awards from the Associated Collegiate Press on Oct. 27, at the 86th Annual ACP/CMA National College Media Convention in Washington D.C.

Its web site, eCorsair, took home the Online Pacemaker award, the highest award in college media.

For a closer look inside the 86th Annual ACP/CMA National College Media Convention in Washington D.C., be sure to read the latest blog posts at eCorsair's Pirates' Parlee blog site.

Read more...

Source: The Corsair

The Corsair wins top collegiate media award by Michael Rutschky

The Corsair was awarded two awards from the Associated Collegiate Press on Oct. 27, at the 86th Annual ACP/CMA National College Media Convention in Washington D.C.

Its web site, eCorsair, took home the Online Pacemaker award, the highest award in college media.

For a closer look inside the 86th Annual ACP/CMA National College Media Convention in Washington D.C., be sure to read the latest blog posts at eCorsair's Pirates' Parlee blog site.

Read more...

Source: The Corsair