Ideas+-+Projects -+Work

__**March 22**__
__1. Mary__ - project-based and/or problem-based learning

__2. Rob__ - I don't know how to wrap this up in a sentence ... I want to explore how to assess better using standards ... integrating different subjects in project/problem-based learning. I'd like to look at how we can hold kids more accountable ... increase motivation ... by moving towards a proficiency based model. That's all. Rob= The idea of visiting another school that is using standards-based grading...some school in Colorado.


 * Here's a link to the RISC coalition of schools ... I'd really like to explore this model. []
 * I've also attached an article - called "Success is the Only Option." It explores the standards-based model, and shows how it increases rigor and accountability. There's a big perception out there that moving away from grades is a "pinky, socialist, soccer-mom" movement that takes gives everyone a medal or gold star just for showing up. Not the case ... the article explains more.

__3. Matt __ - Grading: Should we or shouldn't we. Standards based grading.

__**April 5 **__ 2. Kris - The use of ipods in the classroom....station learning? Other ideas? Creating an atmosphere of more hands-on experiences and use of technology in the math classroom other than the use of the SmartBoard, calculators, and other 'simple' technologies. I could use suggestions if any of you have any! :) The following are two sites I found on how to "organize" center/station learning: http://www.lauracandler.com/strategies/mathcenters.php http://www.sedl.org/afterschool/toolkits/math/pr_math_centers.html
 * 1. Teresa - Change of plans --I'm going to investigate communication of Principals with students, staff, parents - What are others doing? Anyway that's my plan --We'll see!! **

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[] 1. Julie-creating a learning environment for students to become self-directed learners and better 21st century learners-thinking about personal learning networks, online learning, authentic projects, self-assessment and evaluation.

Okay, so after thinking about this for awhile and reading another book, I changed my mind. Here is a Prezi on some ideas of how we need to prepare our students for the future.

2. ===**Elaine & Cathy - I want to find out what libraries will be like in the future--how ebooks and ereaders are going to affect how libraries function. April 19** ===

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