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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Learning about Learning: Research and Edreform News and Views 12/31/2011

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Learning about Learning: Research and Edreform News and Views 12/31/2011:

Learning about Learning: Research and Edreform News and Views 12/31/2011

  • 11 Tools for the 21st Century Learner

    This is a course for Spring Branch ISD which uses a blog as the framework. I also love how 9 hours of professional development is being given for the educators in this course. We need more embedded PD that gives teachers an opportunity to embed their learning in their daily activity. Embedded PD is the key to transformational learning. While there is a time and place for getting away, we have traditionally only used that "away" method when we also need to use the "learn right here" method of delivery as well.

    Take a look at what Karen is doing here as you evaluate your pd delivery methods. I also have to admit that Spring Woods High school is one that has been an outstanding contributor to Flat Classroom in the past, so I personally know they are walking the walk here.

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  • Wikis in Writing Education Research - WolfWikis

    Although not updated for some time, this wiki has been helpful in my wiki research. This shows the