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Why the U.S. emphasis on "teacher effectiveness" won't by itself really improve schools. 
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May 20, 6:22 PM
"(....) the toxic use of accountability for schools should be abandoned. Current practices in many countries that judge the quality of teachers by counting their students’ measured achievement only is in many ways inaccurate and unfair. It is inaccurate because most schools’ goals are broader than good performance in a few academic subjects. It is unfair because most of the variation of student achievement in standardized tests can be explained by out-of-school factors. Most teachers understand that what students learn in school is because the whole school has made an effort, not just some individual teachers."
Teachers need "the freedom to teach without the constraints of standardized curricula and the pressure of standardized testing; strong leadership from principals who know the classroom from years of experience as teachers; a professional culture of collaboration; and support from homes unchallenged by poverty." Delete the scoop?
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We've been discussing blended learning on Edudemic for several months but I had been struggling to find a video that helps explain what it actually is and why you should care.
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This post contains 10 examples of grammar and vocabulary mistakes novice EFL teachers sometimes make in their use of classroom language. Via David Bradshaw Delete the scoop?
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Explore London and see stunning 360 degree views of the city and popular sightseeing attractions Via fsi, David Bradshaw Delete the scoop?
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May 12, 10:22 AM
David Royal, an associate director of the University of South Florida's English Language Program, wants his website to bring together resources for ESL and EFL teachers interested in integrating global issues and / or environmental activism into their classes. In addition to the blog, there are static pages including his teaching materials and links to other resources.D. Royal also has an ESL podcast in which he offers ideas, shares materials and discusses his teaching. Delete the scoop?
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Digital citizenship is " the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use."
It is the combination of technical and social skills that enable a person to be successful and safe in the information age. Just like literacy and numeracy initiatives which provide people with the skills to ' participate in the work force, digital literacy has become an essential skill to be a confident, connected, and actively involved life long learner.'
I personally recommend that teachers and educators should, throughout the entire school year, devote special sessions to just teaching students about Digital Citizenship. Students need to learn how to act appropriately while using the net and there are several activities and resources to help you do that with them. Check out this section to access some of these resources. I am also sharing with you today a great graphic on the components of digital citizenship.Try out printing it and using it with your students in the classroom. It is really wonderful. Click headline to view graphic full screen-- Via Chuck Sherwood, Senior Associate, TeleDimensions, Inc, Dennis T OConnor 
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May 2, 6:14 PM
Extremely valuable! I little mentoined topic of digital citizenship that needs more airtime! 
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May 3, 10:19 AM
Use the Internet by respecting the work of those who help you learn! Delete the scoop?
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Everything evolves — just ask the dinosaurs. Watch one teacher junk our Paleolithic method of traditional teaching for a forward-thinking model that suits today’s digital natives. Via Dennis T OConnor 
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May 6, 11:18 PM
Here's an articulate video that makes a convincing case for the flipped classroom. Delete the scoop?
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Sure, some kids will ignore the video. “The same kids who don’t currently do their homework will not watch the lecture,” says McCammon. Via Juergen Wagner Delete the scoop?
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Phrases.net: Thousands of common phrases, sayings and idioms that can be browsed, searched, heard, and translated to several languages ©2013 STANDS4 LLC Delete the scoop?
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Experts share rules of thumb from vocabulary and technology to handling difficult questions – and your own first-time nerves Via L. García Aretio, juandoming Delete the scoop?
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Why the U.S. emphasis on "teacher effectiveness" won't by itself really improve schools.
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"(....) the toxic use of accountability for schools should be abandoned. Current practices in many countries that judge the quality of teachers by counting their students’ measured achievement only is in many ways inaccurate and unfair. It is inaccurate because most schools’ goals are broader than good performance in a few academic subjects. It is unfair because most of the variation of student achievement in standardized tests can be explained by out-of-school factors. Most teachers understand that what students learn in school is because the whole school has made an effort, not just some individual teachers."
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Dedicated to Roald Dahl (1916-1990), one of the world's greatest children's authors.
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vocab activities, online & printable quizzes, lots of teacher's resources and lessonplans. Delete the scoop?
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Here's a robust Pinterest board dedicted to Education from Jill Wright. Via Dennis T OConnor, David Bradshaw
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May 10, 8:10 PM
Lots of link to information on Blended Learning. Solid resources! 
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May 12, 3:11 PM
Mix, match, mash and motivate..... Students in the centre of their learning Delete the scoop?
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Tesol Certificate Programs at Rennert NYC wrote: Very cute chart of basic body parts!... Join Facebook to connect with Tesol Certificate Programs at Rennert NYC and others you may know. (Very cute chart of basic body parts! Via David Bradshaw Delete the scoop?
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TechWeekEurope UK Via Richard Kastelein & Adriana Hamacher, Dennis T OConnor 
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May 8, 11:08 PM
Amazing infographic on the future of internet connectivity. This reminds me of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie "Total Recall"! Delete the scoop?
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May 6, 5:58 PM
Not directly applicable to medical education but some of the findings may be extrapolated for those considering any such move... Delete the scoop?
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How many ways do you know how to say “goodbye” in English? Do you abuse and overuse them? This is your chance to expand your repertoire of farewells with a lesson on the 26 most dynamic, fun, and essential ways to say goodbye in the English language. Via Kath Lok, Anna Costikoglou Delete the scoop?
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Sir Ken Robinson outlines 3 principles crucial for the human mind to flourish -- and how current education culture works against them. Via ThePinkSalmon Delete the scoop?
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If you're a kid learning how to write, English spelling can seem like a cruel prank. Delete the scoop?
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