Tag Archives: 21C

Comma rules part 1: S & C #AskDon’tTell (1/3)

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

How confident are you with comma rules?  Did you memorize the rules, or do you punctuate based on your gut?  I struggle to feel confident about some or most of the technical aspects of writing.  I second guess myself, and … Continue reading →

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LEARNing: Quadratic Functions Investigation Zeros and Roots – #AskDon’tTell

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

What questions could we ask to help our learners investigate and “discover the rules” for the number of roots or zeros of a quadratic function? Should we start by questioning their understanding vocabulary?  Can we questions our learners to connect … Continue reading →

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LEARNing: Linear Functions Investigation – #AskDon’tTell

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

I used to think I needed to carefully scaffold each algebra learning experience into a series of steps so that each learner would learn.  Now I think I should listen more and talk less.  What if I practiced inquiry and … Continue reading →

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Practicing to be a TLC student leads to learning and questions

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

I am very intrigued by Steve Goldberg’s use of Google Earth for education and empathy.  Yesterday he posted A typical morning at TLC middle school.  For context, here’s what Steve predicts a day might look like at his school, opening … Continue reading →

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Synergy-PBL: Questions are waypoints on the path of wisdom #CFTSI12 (After 3) Coffee and Dessert: What Will Sweeten Your Teaching After #CFTSI12?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

On Monday and Tuesday, June 25-26, Bo Adams and Jill Gough facilitated a ten-hour workshop on PBL at The Center for Teaching Summer Institute (#CFTSI12 on Twitter). With this post (see below the bulleted list), we are hoping to encourage and support the most … Continue reading →

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Synergy-PBL: Questions are waypoints on the path of wisdom #CFTSI12 (3 of 3) The Second Course: “School’s Cool” – PBL for the Student-Learner

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

[On Tuesday, June 26, as part of the Center for Teaching's annual Summer Institutes, Bo Adams and Jill Gough are facilitating day 2 of a two-day workshop on PBL (project-based learning, problem-based learning, place-based learning, passion-based learning, etc.). The online … Continue reading →

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Synergy-PBL: Questions are waypoints on the path of wisdom #CFTSI12 (2 of 3) The First Course: “School Tools” – PBL for the Adult Palette

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

[On Monday, June 25, as part of the Center for Teaching's annual Summer Institutes, Bo Adams and Jill Gough are facilitating day 1 of a two-day workshop on PBL (project-based learning, problem-based learning, place-based learning, passion-based learning, etc.). The online … Continue reading →

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Synergy-PBL: Questions are waypoints on the path of wisdom #CFTSI12 (1 of 3) Appetizer Flights: Pre-Institute Assignment

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Synergy-PBL: Questions are waypoints on the path of wisdom #CFTSI12 (1/3) Appetizer Flights: Pre-Institute Assignment On Monday and Tuesday, June 25-26, Bo Adams and Jill Gough are facilitating a ten-hour workshop at The Center for Teaching Summer Institute (#CFTSI12 on Twitter). With this post and … Continue reading →

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Synergy – Questions are the waypoints on the path of wisdom #MICON12

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

On Thursday, June 14, Bo Adams and Jill Gough are facilitating a double-session at The Martin Institute’s 2012 Conference (#MICON12 on Twitter). Below, conference participants and blog readers alike can find an outline of our session (at least as we intend it before … Continue reading →

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Reflecting from aFAAR

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

In the Junior High, tis the season of conducting Student Course Feedback and, for some, it seems, completing Peer Visits – two of the five components of our Faculty Assessment and Annual Review (FAAR) process. Additionally, a third component of … Continue reading →

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