Monday, September 17, 2012

Ten Skills Every Student Should Learn

Read the article Ten skills every student should learn at
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/08/11/ten-skills-every-student-should-learn/print/

In the comments section of this posting, please respond to the following:
1) Identify which two skills are the most important to the success of students
2) Identify which skill is not being addressed well in U.S. schools
3) Pick one of the skills and give a specific example how you will address this in your teaching
4) What necessary skill is missing?  Why?

Monday, August 27, 2012

Did You Know?

Please watch the video "Did You Know 3.0 ?"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmwwrGV_aiE
What is your reaction? In your opinion, is the video correct or incorrect or biased? In what specific ways should the content of this video impact education? Before September 10, add your thoughts in the comments section.  You are invited to comment on other colleagues' comments.