Thursday, October 13, 2011

October Tidbits and FYI's

NAEP sample items are available for you to use when constructing common interim assessments.

Project Based Learning is an emerging way to engage students in relevant, rigorous learning incorporating Century 21 skills as you implement the CCLS. A session for grades 6-12 begins Oct 18th.

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology can be used in every discipline from Social Studies to Art. Learn how GPS technology works, try out different kinds of GPS units, participate in hands-on activities like mapping and a treasure hunt, and get tips and resources for using GPS with your students. November 3rd, 4:00-5:30pm, Lime Hollow Nature Center.
SmartBoard activities are shared at this site on a regular basis – and they are free!

This site might help with mathematical fluency – it’s a very simple site that provides practice in basic math skills.

While you will have to access these from home, YouTube has a collection of videos about many aspects of the Common Core that are short and sweet.

Also, at enageNY.org there are videos from NY about the Common Core shifts.

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