Archive for April, 2010
Monday, April 26th, 2010
At year level leadership meetings we often read and discuss shared articles or writing from noted educators. Last week we discussed chapter two of Shirley Clarke's book on feedback titled "Learning Intentions".
One of her opening lines is
"It is generally true that the more covered, the less learnt" [p 17]
Aside from ...
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
Using Mozilla Firefox as a browser I found this add on which allows faster sharing: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4076 #
Found this online meeting site which might be useful in the future. Flash Meeting: http://flashmeeting.e2bn.net/ via @addthis #
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010
When I first listened to this address by 12 yo Adora I was rather skeptical and amazed. Her use of language is amazing but her message is simply.
We need to hear student voice in curriculum development - so if you plan your inquiry learning unit without seeking student background knowledge ...
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Next month all year 3, 5 7, and 9 students in Australia embark on a series of National Tests over a 3 day period in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation and number.
Teachers have been encouraged to better prepare students for these tests by teaching the language of exams so ...
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
Let’s begin by acknowledging that it’s an honour and a privilege to coach. In thinking about some general principles that might guide coaches I came up with 5. If coaches follow these in their own style then they are less likely to have those awkward and stressful situations with players ...
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
Facebook | Mark Walker.
I am busy trying to connect my Face book page where I increasing post video clips and links to my blog. I haven't found Face book useful for having categories to search posts with yet.
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
Found this online meeting site which might be useful in the future. Flash Meeting: http://flashmeeting.e2bn.net/ via @addthis
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
Using Mozilla Firefox as a browser I found this add on which allows faster sharing: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4076
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
@ninadavis thought the message relevant in reply to ninadavis #
@betchaboy agree at this point as I'm using it to follow teacher conversations and links about teaching and leadership in reply to betchaboy #
Check this video out -- Basketball Practice Planning Formula with Hubie Brown http://youtu.be/I76Tm_MuDrA #
Check this video out -- ...
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Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Check this video out -- Basketball Tips : How to Coach Youth Basketball http://youtu.be/v8q3PPE7iZg
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