Teamwork: Simply stated, it is less me and more we.

Need to up your knowledge on the struggles of our homeless families...........

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Homeless Children, Youth and Families

37:51 minutes (9 MB)
By Diane Nilan, 2008

Diane Nilan is an advocate, working to raise awareness of homelessness for children and teens.

In July 2005 Nilan created HEAR US, a nonprofit organization to give voice and visibility to homeless children, youth and families. In November 2005, having sold her house, car and most of her possessions, Nilan purchased an RV to set out on an extraordinary venture: to create a documentary featuring kids talking about their homelessness.

Diane Nilan’s unconventional approach takes her to places not typically thought of as experiencing homelessness: rural areas, resort communities, affluent cities and towns. She’s invited homeless children, teens, and parents to share their thoughts on video, highlighting the plight and dreams of the most invisible homeless population: young people and families.

Learn about HEAR US at:
http://www.hearus.us/

Read Diane's blog at:
http://beta.razoo.com/member/dianen/blog

This lecture was organized and recorded by the SUNY Fredonia Teacher Education Club on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 at 7pm in the Williams Center, SUNY Fredonia.

Soft Skills to Pay the Bills — Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success

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Overview

"Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success," is a curriculum developed by ODEP focused on teaching "soft" or workforce readiness skills to youth, including youth with disabilities. Created for youth development professionals as an introduction to workplace interpersonal and professional skills, the curriculum is targeted for youth ages 14 to 21 in both in-school and out-of-school environments. The basic structure of the program is comprised of modular, hands-on, engaging activities that focus on six key skill areas: communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, and professionalism.

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STUDENT TIP: Essential NETiquette for Students

 

FROM:  Google+ DPI GAFE
Original:  6/11/2014 Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Netiquette ( net + etiquette) is the code of proper conduct applied to virtual online spaces. This code is dictated by common sense rules ( manners ) and social conventions. Teaching students about netiquette is just as important as teaching them to use technology in their learning. Crafting a netiquette memo for your class and informing your students about the importance of these rules will definitely help you create an engaging, respectful, and meaningful learning environment where collaboration and diversity of opinions are celebrated.

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World Language Classes 21st Century Style

In a world of global accessibility, why not connect with students abroad?

World Language --- 21st century style!  Click here for ideas.

The Elephant in the Language Classroom

www.edutopia.org

Collaborative learning should be an essential element for world language teachers who want their students to understand, enjoy, and use that new language.

How Finland Keeps Kids Focused Through Free Play

An American teacher in Helsinki questioned the national practice of giving 15 minute breaks each hour—until he saw the difference it made in his classroom.

TIM WALKERJUN 30 2014, 9:42 AM ET

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Like a zombie, Sami—one of my fifth graders—lumbered over to me and hissed, “I think I’m going to explode! I’m not used to this schedule.” And I believed him. An angry red rash was starting to form on his forehead.
Yikes, I thought. What a way to begin my first year of teaching in Finland. It was only the third day of school and I was already pushing a student to the breaking point. When I took him aside, I quickly discovered why he was so upset.
Throughout this first week of school, I had gotten creative with my fifth grade timetable. Normally, students and teachers in Finland take a 15-minute break after every 45 minutes of instruction. During a typical break, students head outside to play and socialize with friends while teachers disappear to the lounge to chat over coffee.

Click here to read more.  WOW - I sure wish I could do some action research studies on this!

Join me in this Webinar Series

How do technology and advancements in digital media change the way that educators look at student work? This webinar, the first in a three-episode series titled, “Looking Closely at Student Work in the Digital Age,” looks at why & how students are using KQED’s “Do Now” platform to grow their personal voice and make an impact in their world.

Click here to watch the first webinar with me.   Let me know your thoughts.  Kathy