Last commented to: Critical Thinking and Internet Sources
"Great post! This has me thinking already in my own ..."
Last commented to: Internet Blockers to Online education
"The problem you describe is one that predates discussions about acceptable use policies and blockers - and is one that probably hasn't been adequately addressed. Schools are presumed to operate, from a legal standpoint, "in loco parentis" - in the ..."
Last commented to: Wikipedia- Should we allow the use of this web site?
"I am one of those instructors who does not allow wikipedia as a source in my classroom. However I also do not allow dictionaries, encyclopedia or any other site that tries to provide information on a wide variety of topics. While I feel all of ..."
Last commented to: Can NCLB be fixed? Should It be?
"I can't believe some of the NCLB changes, check out this New York Times article:
Last commented to: Gear Up for Success
"Thank you for sharing this information. I was also a first generation college student and would have loved to have this kind of information ..."
Last commented to: Can NCLB be fixed? Should It be?
"Unreal!! Since NCLB was been enacted, the average elementary school has implemented the following changes: * 140 MORE minutes per week teaching reading * 87 MORE minutes for math * 76 fewer minutes per week for social studies * 75 fewer ..."
Last commented to: Internet Blockers to Online education
"Plenty of site blocking programs will allow a you to set a "timed" limit to the restricted sites. So the person can still go on and get whatever information they need to (jump on/jump ..."
Last commented to: Can NCLB be fixed? Should It be?
"Having children tested to proved that they understand what they supposedly learned seems ..."
Last commented to: Gear Up for Success
"Thanks for the additional materials that you added at the end of your entry. It directed me into areas I didn't even knew ..."
Last commented to: Internet Blockers to Online education
"I think instructors as well as students should be on a "timed" process. Instructors need to lead through ..."
Last commented to: Critical Thinking and Internet Sources
"Thanks for the hyperlink information. Very helpful ..."
Last commented to: What is College Level Work?
"It has to be part of the role of the faculty to create the correct level of curricula for the ..."
Last commented to: What is College Level Work?
"It is very hard to believe ALL these high school courses labeled "College Level" REALLY are ramped up ..."
Last commented to: Can NCLB be fixed? Should It be?
"I feel that the NCLB is behind the trends that are developing and soon will be out of ..."
Last commented to: Internet Blockers to Online education
"Good point Oceanic, thanks for the ..."
Last commented to: Gear Up for Success
"I find the hardest part to keep a breast on is staying current for the sake of the students. "As a professor, I want to provide accurate and up-to-date information to ensure student success." This is really tough and should be made simpler for ..."
Last commented to: Should Home Schooling be limited by state rules?
"I think the vocal minority is holding a lot of "issues" hostage and I don't know when this craze will ..."
Last commented to: Should Home Schooling be limited by state rules?
"I will agree with you LouisXIV, it seems like the vocal minority is running the ..."
Last commented to: What is College Level Work?
"There is SUCH a wide void between "College Level" high school courses and actual college ..."
Last commented to: Teacher Training in the Digital Age
"We did this project last year and it was really fun and successful. Many of the students chose to continue communication afterwards via email (which they had put on their Postcards). Our English Program was looking for classes around the world that ..."
Last commented to: Teacher Training in the Digital Age
"I think teachers must keep up with the new trends in technology and education. I think it is up to the school to push the instructors to be more pro-active with their own learning and ..."
Last commented to: Should Home Schooling be limited by state rules?
"I think children from a home school environment should be put under the microscope and the state should be MORE involved with their learning ..."
Last commented to: Internet Tools
"I find a lot of Revision3 vidcast quite helpful with new technology/internet applications. I especially like systm, pixel perfect, and tekzilla. I also watch dltv every week. Just last week dltv had some great Firefox ..."
Last commented to: Should Home Schooling be limited by state rules?
"The best teachers should still be the children's parents. Home schooling should be the best education for the child, if the parent takes out enough time for their ..."
Last commented to: Is online learning right for me?
"I have just been accepted into a Master's degree program with AIU and i start on July 21 and it is completely online. I am very excited and anxious about this new venture and within 10 months i should have a ME with a concentration in curriculum ..."
Last commented to: Is online learning right for me?
"To Charlene - I do wish you the best with the online learning you will be receiving from AIU Online. I am currently working as an Admissions Advisor for AIU Online - I've understood how the courses and programs work and I even have access to a demo ..."
Last commented to: Wikipedia- Should we allow the use of this web site?
"I also do not let students use wikipedia, if it can be found there great but verify it with a more credible source from the library. Though I don't mind them starting or looking at wikipedia, they can certainly find better sources to confirm or ..."
Last commented to: Developing OnLine Classes
"Hello, I'm currently enrolled with AIU as a student who is taking classes in order to receive my Associates in Business Administration. I've had a very hard time here lately trying to decide if I want to come back to AIU for my BA in Criminal ..."
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