Learning in Maine

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Educational Publishing Oligopoly


In  case you might not have noticed, a handful of major educational publishers now dominate the education market, being led by McGraw-Hill and Pearson.  These same publishers had great influence in creating the Common Core State Standards.


What are the implications of this concentration of power?
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An introduction to Robert Gagne's Instructional Design Model

 

Nine Events of Instruction

Nine Events of Instruction 2



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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Maine Adult Education Conference: Everyday Words Project

MAEA Conference 2010 Link 

Maine Adult Rural Technology Initiative 


Everyday Words Link


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Sunday, June 20, 2010

How Important is Critical Thinking?


Question:  Is Project-based Learning a Bad Approach for Education?

Discuss:

"Critical Thinking?  You Need Knowledge" ~ Diane Ravitch, 9/15/09
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Maine's Race to the Top Application

Maine's Application

Frequently Asked Questions 

Portland Press Herald: "Panel Lets Maine enter Race to the Top"

Maine Freedom Forum: "Inside Maine's Race to the Top Application" Steve Bowen Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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