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A decade ago, the U.S. Navy replaced instructor-led teaching with computer-based learning in entry-level training courses, in part to reduce costs, but the result has been less-well-trained sailors and an estimated $16 million in excess maintenance costs, say Robert M. McNab and Diana I. Angelis of the Defense Resources Management Institute.
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From COSN – New results from CoSN’s (Consortium for School Networking’s) 2nd Annual E-rate and Infrastructure Survey reveal troubling gaps in U.S. school districts broadband and technology infrastructure. – See more at: http://www.cosn.org/about/news/k-12-report-affordability-adequate-funding-biggest-technology-barriers#sthash.cLtGkqUe.dpuf
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Summary of findings from Pew Research
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From Tom Vander Ark
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What Happens When Students Control Their Own Education? http://t.co/Ssq6JPsWLY via @TheAtlantic #EducationNation
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From Vicki Davis
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HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: NSCAA Regional Polls https://t.co/8jth2QsCE5 via @bostonherald
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Great short story about parent-teacher conferences
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New research provides more evidence that musical training enhances executive function (EF), especially in the areas of cognitive flexibility, working memory, and processing speed, and this may explain the link to academic achievement.
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From the Wall Street Journal – Some teens doing homework while listening to music and juggling tweets and texts may actually work better that way, according to an intriguing new study performed by two high-school seniors.
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Category: Uncategorized
Planning For College? Don’t Miss These Two Upcoming Events
Listed below are two great opportunities for students and parents to learn about colleges and the college process. All of the information below was taken from the Burlington High School Guidance Blog. These events are open to any local parents and students.
The Roadmap To College Admission –
With Special Guest: Dr. Mark Montgomery
Date: Thursday October 23rd
Time: 6:30PM– 8:00PM
Location: Burlington (MA) High School Auditorium
The college admission process is stressful. It all seems more competitive, more stressful, more expensive, and more unpredictable than ever before.
How will I pick the right college for me?
What is the secret to admission to highly selective colleges?
What if my SAT or ACT scores are lower than I want them to be?
What if I got a C in chemistry…am I doomed?
My GPA suffered freshman year (I was temporarily possessed by
aliens); can I still get into a good college?
Which activities should I pursue to stand out from the crowd?
Why do smart people attend community college?
Will I ever be able to afford to go to college, even if I can get in?
With only 24 hours in a day, how can I be a high school superstar?
To answer these questions and to arrive at your chosen destination, you need a map. This presentation will be your personal GPS for choosing the right college—and getting in.
Join us for an entertaining, informative, and stress-reducing presentation by a national expert in higher education. This presentation is aimed at students in 8th through 11thgrade. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.
Mark Montgomery, Ph.D., is an independent college consultant serving a national and international clientele from offices in Denver, Colorado, Westfield, New Jersey, and Hong Kong, China. As a former college administrator, admissions officer, professor of international relations, and high school teacher of French, Dr. Montgomery brings a wealth of educational experience and perspective to the process of college selection and admission. He speaks to audiences around the world about how to choose the right colleges—and get in.
College Fair – October 28 – 6:30-8:30p.m.
The Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington
On Tuesday October 28th from 6:30 -8:30 p.m., a college fair will be held at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. The Burlington High School Guidance Department co-sponsors the event with many other Middlesex League High Schools. Usually over two-hundred colleges will attend. A college fair can be a very overwhelming experience for parents and students. The National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) has developed a very helpful list of questions that you can bring to the fair. We also recommend bringing a pre-determined list of colleges. Make it a priority to visit the schools on your list, then time permitting check out some others. Please remember you are not obligated to stay the whole time, many students spend about an hour at the event. Below is the most up to date list of colleges attending:
| Confirmed Colleges as of October 15 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy |
| American International College |
| Anna Maria College |
| Assumption College |
| Bay Path College |
| Bay State College |
| Becker College |
| Benjamin Franklin Institute |
| Bentley College |
| Binghamton University |
| Boston University |
| Brandeis University |
| Bridgewater State University |
| Bryant University |
| Castleton State College |
| Champlain College |
| Clarkson University |
| Colby-Sawyer College |
| College of Mount St. Vincent |
| College of New Jersey |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms |
| College of Saint Joseph |
| College of St. Rose |
| College of the Holy Cross |
| Columbia College-Chicago |
| Curry College |
| Daniel Webster College |
| Dean College |
| Eastern Connecticut State University |
| Eastern Nazarene College |
| Elms College |
| Emerson College |
| Emmanuel College |
| Endicott College |
| Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising |
| Fisher College |
| Fitchburg State University |
| Florida Institute of Technology |
| Framingham State University |
| Franklin Pierce University |
| Gordon College |
| Hamilton College |
| Hampshire College |
| Harvard College |
| High Point University |
| Hofstra University |
| Husson University |
| Iona College |
| Ithaca College |
| ITT Technical Institute |
| Johnson and Wales University |
| Johnson State College |
| Keene State College |
| Laboure College |
| Lawrence Memorial/RC Nursing & Med. Radiography |
| Lesley University |
| Long Island University |
| Lyndon State College |
| Manhattanville College |
| Marian Court College |
| Marietta College |
| Marist College |
| Massachusetts Air National Guard |
| Massachusetts Army National Guard |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy |
| Merrimack College |
| Middlesex Community College |
| Millenium Trianing Institute |
| Mount Holyoke College |
| Mount Ida College |
| National Aviation Academy |
| New England College |
| New England Hair Academy |
| New England School of Photography |
| Newbury College |
| Nichols College |
| North Shore Community College |
| Northeastern University |
| Northern Essex Community College |
| Northwestern University |
| Paul Smith’s College |
| Pennsylvania State University |
| Personal Financial Management Plus |
| Pine Manor College |
| Plymouth State University |
| Providence College |
| Purdue University |
| Quinnipiac University |
| Reading Cooperative Bank |
| Reading Scholarship Foundation |
| Regis College |
| Rivier College |
| Roanoke College |
| Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Roger Williams University |
| Rutger’s University |
| Sacred Heart University |
| Saint Anselm College |
| Saint John’s University |
| Saint Joseph’s College – Maine |
| Saint Lawrence University |
| Saint Leo University |
| Saint Michael’s College |
| Salem State University |
| Salve Regina University |
| Savannah College of Art & Design |
| School of Fashion Design |
| Siena College |
| Simmons College |
| Smith College |
| Southern New Hampshire University |
| Southern Vermont College |
| Springfield College |
| Stonehill College |
| Stonybrook University |
| Suffolk University |
| SUNY – Cobleskill |
| SUNY-Genesco |
| Texas Tech University |
| Thomas College |
| Trinity College-CT. |
| United States Air Force |
| United States Army Recruiting Station |
| United States Marine Recruiting Office |
| United States Navy Recruiting Office |
| Unity College |
| University of Alabama |
| University at Albany |
| University of Connecticut |
| University of Delaware |
| University of Maine-Farmington |
| University of Maine-Orono |
| University of Massachusetts – Boston |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell |
| University of New England |
| University of New Hampshire |
| University of Rhode Island |
| University of Rochester |
| University of Saint Joseph’s |
| University of Scranton |
| University of South Carolina |
| University of Southern Maine |
| University of Tampa |
| University of Vermont |
| Utica College |
| Vermont Technical College |
| Walsh University |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology |
| Western New England University |
| Westfield State College |
| Wheaton College |
| Wheelock College |
| Wittenburg University |
| Worcester State University |
My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (October 19, 2014)
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From Diane Ravitch
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This study targeted our 1:1 deployment at the high school to investigate the impact the device has had on teaching and learning. The survey used to gather the student data was administered in April of 2014. Students included in the survey used the device anywhere from 1 to 4 years. The students use the iPad while at school and home.
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RT @jackiegerstein: Maker Education & Experiential Education http://t.co/ttKU56oZQu http://t.co/omxP67I191
My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (October 12, 2014)
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The Twitteraholic’s Ultimate Guide to tweets, hashtags, and all things Twitter – The Edublogger
“@courosa: Ultimate guide to tweets, hashtags, and all things twitter http://t.co/3rlXTQjEcW via @suewaters #blc14” #aoptech
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Where Good Ideas Come From Quotes by Steven Johnson
Quotes from “Where Good Ideas Come From” http://t.co/8XlClcPrkN #blc14
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Thinking About The R in SAMR | Edudemic
#Work that matters! Check out @patrickmlarkin’s post Thinking About The R in SAMR http://t.co/rO8BJtNiFA #vsblearns #edtech
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“@schink10: ComPassion Based Learning: The Coolest Thing I Have Ever Seen. http://t.co/HWuWiKJalW… you should join this
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Important article for T’s and P’s to read. http://t.co/hO7I9cZxWQ #edchat #edpolicy
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Looking at classes from the inside with teachers shadowing students
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The Desk Of The Average American Office Worker Has Changed A Lot Since 1984.
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Totally love @patrickmlarkin ‘s Blogging in the Burlington Public Schools project: http://t.co/RxYHU0ZnEb #cpchat #suptchat
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Peer-to-Peer Observation: Five Questions for Making It Work | ASCD Inservice
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Tips and Resources for Finding Free Images for Your Projects
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Many Ways To Connect to EGHS by Michael Podraza on Prezi
Many Ways To Connect to EGHS by Michael Podraza on Prezi http://t.co/tiH9IlAvq9 #EGHSMatters
My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (October 5, 2014)
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What’s Up with QR Codes: Best Tools & Some Clever Ideas: http://t.co/udYnJMKObA #ipaded #edtechchat http://t.co/4jh9EivnWe
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Tech-leading Princ…
featuring Passionate Pat @patrickmlarkin 7 Habits of Highly Effctve Tech-lead Principals — THE Journal | @scoopit http://t.co/rMu1zFaSsE
My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (September 28, 2014)
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Where to Find Good Educational Videos
Good list of places to find educational videos from ASCD
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Free Technology for Teachers: How to Use the New Room Controls in TodaysMeet
From Richard Byrne – You can now create accounts on TodaysMeet, close rooms early, embed chat transcripts into a blog post, and moderate comments.
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Google Calendar with shared notes and attachments
Neat add on for Google Calendar
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Why do so many project ideas seem to happen outside of school?
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Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 | Results of the 8th Annual Survey of Learning Tools
Good List from Jane Hart
My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (September 21, 2014)
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25+ apps that the TED staff swears make their everyday lives easier | TED Blog
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Coaching an Employee Who Doesn’t Want Help
From Harvard Business Review – Is there someone on your team who you’d like to coach, but resists your help? A high-performer who could reach further? A hard-worker who could grow faster? The best managers know to coach their employees, but what if someone doesn’t want your help? How can you convince a hesitant employee that your advice is worthwhile?
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A pretty good list of free online courses for high school students
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Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL |
Good resources (as usual) from Larry Ferlazzo
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Building Literacy Bridges: A Professional Development School Success Story | ASCD Inservice
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Step 2: Past Year Review – School Marketing Plan Challenge
From SchneiderB.com
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How to Create Custom Maps on My Maps (Formerly Google Maps Engine Lite)
from Richard Byrne – an overview of how to create custom maps on My Maps
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Common Core Quest – Quizzes and Video Lessons on ELA & Math Standards | iPad Apps for School
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Tips For Fixing The Nation’s Education System
Satirical piece from the Onion about fixing our country’s schools
My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (September 14, 2014)
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Fasten Seat Belts 2 – Videos for Learning About Cultural Norms
From Richard Byrne
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This Is Your Brain. This Is Your Brain On Music.
NPR story on the power of music
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Great site for resources on Roald Dahl
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Level Up! With 11 Things on a Jeepney
Cool challenge-based PD for staff to build tech capcity.
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Step 1: Marketing Channel Audit – School Marketing Plan Challenge
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Transitional Guidance on Identification, Assessment, Placement, and Reclassification of ELLs.pdf
Recommended Minimum Hours of ESL Instruction
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2.5 hours of direct ESL instruction per week, delivered by a licensed ESL teacher
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2.5 hours of direct ESL instruction per week, delivered by a licensed ESL teacher.
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1-2 hours per day of direct ESL instruction, delivered by a licensed ESL teacher.
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2.5 hours per day to a full day of direct ESL instruction, delivered by a licensed ESL teacher.
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he school’s assistant principal or principal.
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n order to make effective instructional and assessment decisionsfor ELLs, districts should consider establishing a school-based team charged with reviewing relevant ELL dataand making instructional decisionsfor each student. School-based teams should be composed of educators, administrators,and/orsupport service staff who regularly interact with the student;for example:the student’s ESL or bilingual education teacher,the student’s sheltered content area teachers,school guidance counselors, psychologists or special education teachers, if the student receives such services,
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View & Edit your Video Footage in Slow Motion
The two main benefits of VideoPix is the ability to slow down your videos for editing and capture frame-by-frame photographs from within. This means that you can shoot video, without having to worry about missing any photo opportunities.
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A Good Alternative to Social Studies Textbooks – Go Social Studies Go
From Richard Byrne
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My Story – Create Multimedia Books on Your iPad | iPad Apps for School
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School Superintendents: Vital or Irrelevant
My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (September 7, 2014)
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How to Enable Text Notifications for Your Google Calendar Events
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An example of e-book production using dotepub: com
An example of e-book production using dotepub: compare immersive reading on webpage vs EPUB & Kindle e-book https://t.co/Tl7YqOq8PO #eprdctn
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Chromebook Resource Center by Intel
From Vicki Davis
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9 ways to use Hyperlapse for your school’s videos
Hyperlapse is a new app by Instagram that allows you to transform a video clip into a sped-up, time-lapse video. What makes Hyperlapse unique is that it adds a layer of beautiful image stabilization that makes the viewer feel as if they are right there in the action. As of now, it’s only available on iOS.
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A Checklist for Back to School Night
Great checklist for back top school night from Edutopia
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Cool site just released today. http://t.co/MFLEoOxUPG — Columns from the players themselves. Great job @SageRosenfels18 and @chatham58.
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Now You Can Customize Background Images and Themes in Google Forms – Here’s How
From Richard Byrne – Now you can customize the look of your Google Forms beyond the default theme choices that Google has offered for years.
My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (August 31, 2014)
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A final thanks to our wonderful US fans. The gang’s all back for season 2. #welcometosweden http://t.co/28qKXWiR1B
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@patrickmlarkin @coolcatteacher @principalspage Make sure teachers Sign-up #YouMatter Class @RemindHQ Aug25 http://t.co/eZdgFTPcwc
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Sleepers 3.0: @JameyEisenberg narrows his list of 24 down to 12 for the start of the season. http://t.co/MIFJrRBDPe
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Interesting study from ASCD
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From the Washington Post
My Un-Learning Journey 