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The Move to Technology

Technology is a good thing. Airplanes fly, e-mail doesn’t require a stamp, and finding information doesn’t require a trip to the library (or even the bookshelf) because of the internet and the computer. In education the move to technology has also brought many improvements and benefits to older ways of doing things (I would not have completed a masters thesis if not for the modern word processor as a typewriter would have driven me mad). There are downsides to technology though. Oftentimes digital presentation software will replace the skill of speaking (both for teacher lectures and student presentations). When I … Continue reading →

Advice for secular homeschoolers

Secular homeschoolers aren’t just homeschoolers who aren’t christian. Even some Christian homeschoolers, and homeschoolers of other religions lean toward secular homeschooling. While I am a Christian and Homeschool I feel strongly for secular homeschoolers and other people who just want to teach their kids without the weight of a Christian mandate to do so. These people want homeschool groups where they can be themselves. They also want curriculum that teaches the subjects and nothing more. In my homeschooling circles, I have come across attitudes and curriculum that can make secular homeschooling difficult or at least uncomfortable. I have also come … Continue reading →

Yes, Its time to plan for next year again

Every spring, I depress other homeschoolers by beginning my planning for the next year. It might seem a bit early to many, but if you plan on using any outside classes or programs, they are registering now. If you plan to include drama or perhaps and Algebra course into your homeschooling plan, you don’t want to find that the classes are already full when you get to it. Anyway, we are pretty planned out for the year. We are using our usual fine arts program (Now called Artios Academy). Both of my kids are taking the Conservatory program which is … Continue reading →

Teaching the Curriculum

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Most teachers are given a textbook or some type of curriculum to follow. Many teachers worry that they will not be able to cover all of the material that they need to be teaching within the course of the school year. However, simply covering each lesson in a textbook from cover to cover does not mean that you are truly teaching. Teaching is about much more than regurgitating information from a book. Some teachers struggle between teaching what the students need and teaching what is needed for the tests. There are teachers who lean on both sides of this struggle. … Continue reading →

Creating Lesson Plans

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In many cases students in teacher education programs are required to create very detailed lesson plans for their teachers or supervisors. There are several different models and styles of lesson plans. One basic style is discussed below. Most lessons should begin with an opening or an attention getter. In this section you will describe what it is that you plan to do to gain the attention of the students. Before relaying important information to them, you must make sure that they are attentive to you and listening. The second part of your plan would be the lesson. This is where … Continue reading →

Email for Parent-Teacher Communication

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Technology is everywhere. It has been creeping its way into education for many years now. Teachers are using technology to teach plans, find information, and gain new teaching ideas. Many schools now have websites of their own. Parents can browse the site and find out the latest school news, school events, and information about school staff. The latest in using technology in education is in communication with parents and other teachers. Teachers in various schools are now hooked on to instant messaging. They can quickly login in and talk with one another about ideas and classroom strengths and weaknesses. This … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 19 – April 25

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This week I have spent much time examining teachers and the preferences of parents and students. If you happened to miss out on one of the articles, you can always check out below. Sunday, April 20 What Makes a Teacher “Popular”? Some teachers are just more well liked and known by the parents. These teachers typically receive more parent requests. This article begins to look at some of the traits of these teachers. Monday, April 21 The New Craze of High School Quilting One high has opened up a wonderful door for the students. The students are learning to quilt. … Continue reading →

No More Textbooks: Online Teaching Materials

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In all areas of the country, technology is on the rise. Education has likely seen the greatest increase4 over the past few years. Teachers are now using more technology in their teaching and students are now using more technology in their learning. Technology has now become as much of a classroom necessity as paper pencil and chalkboard. Teachers are relying on technology for teaching ideas, teaching strategies, and even students and teacher communication. My district now completes lesson plans on line. Lesson plan books have become nearly extinct in my area. Teachers are assigning PowerPoint presentations and Internet research projects. … Continue reading →

Medical Transcription Schools: Career Step, Part Three

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This blog is part of a series on transcription. If you haven’t read the other blogs in this series, make sure to check out the summary page for a listing of all transcription blogs. For part two of this interview, please click here. Here is part three of the interview with Amanda, the Administrative Assistant at Career Step: Are there any scholarships offered by Career Step? Career Step’s Scholarship Program is based on the financial need of the applicant. In order to qualify for a scholarship, an applicant must complete the scholarship application and write the required essay. The 1-2 … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (FergNus-Geography)

FergNus Services provides organizational services for homeschoolers. There are three record keeping products currently available. They are The Home Schoolers High school Journal, The Homes Schoolers Journal, and The Math Journal. The journals are “jelly proof” and “designed to document the educational progress of a single student in each of their high school years, so that these High School Journals would be their high school transcripts if they continued on to college.” First Language Lessons for The Well Trained Mind is a classical approach to teaching grammar and writing. It is designed for children as young as two. Five in … Continue reading →