2 Page Paper Discussion Board Policy The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of learners and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every learner is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by […]

  here is a need for schools and teachers to connect with families of English language learners. To facilitate this collaborative spirit, educators must encourage parents of all cultures to become part of the school culture. First read the article, How to Reach out to Parents of ELLs(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Think about what you would like parents to know […]

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:  In Chapter 4, Walsh & Sattes (2010), write that the key to using these strategies effectively is to use the data gathered from formative practices to reflect on and provide high-quality feedback that guides future teaching and learning (page 102). Formative assessment and feedback dramatically impact student learning. This week focuses on assessments and feedback to […]

  Select four of the eight educational trends discussed in Foundations of American Education to create a 15-20-slide PowerPoint presentation that includes slide notes of 200-250-words. Use three to five resources to describe the trends in various elementary and secondary school settings. Discuss how you think these trends will impact the future of American education and defend your rationale. Consider the following: An older and […]

Class- As stated on in Chapter 6, Walsh & Sattes (2010) write that” Thinking through quality questioning incorporates habits of mind and thinking dispositions. Cultivating Habits of Mind are also important. It includes the pursuit of accuracy, intellectual curiosity, empathetic listening, flexibility in thinking (page 146). This week’s focus is on creating a thinking culture. Discuss the following:  How can you use quality questioning to […]

   This assignment focuses on analyzing policies about child maltreatment in the United States where, as noted in the Week Three Instructor Guidance and the Rubin (2012) recommended readings for Week Three, it is a growing national issue. This assignment is another opportunity to further apply 21st century technology skills as you create an informational brochure meant to inform the public in a variety of […]

Use the following scenario from The IRIS Center to complete the tasks below: Jacob is an active boy in the 4th grade who enjoys coming to school and participates in sports after school. Jacob does well in most classes but has difficulty with new vocabulary words. This difficulty with new vocabulary is not only seen during reading class but also during content area classes such […]

Discussion: A Critical Look at the Question of Class  The course text describes the impact of socioeconomic status on parenting style and the socialization of children. Berns defines four levels of “class” and describes characteristics of each. Yet, further reading implies that the concept—and reality—of social class may be more complex than the author’s presentation.  Your role as a student is not only to read […]

 Discuss at least two challenges faced by administrators, instructors, and students (in      K-12 schools and adult learning environments—post secondary, military, nonprofit, corporations) in establishing and maintaining a positive and supportive e-Learning community in which participants may be connected by forums, e-mail, or other communication tools. Recommend at least two ways instructors of e-Learning courses (in K-12 schools and adult learning environments—post secondary, military, […]

Instructions Supporting Lecture: Review the following lecture: Developing a Feedback-Rich Environment Project The project assignment provides a forum for analyzing and evaluating relevant topics of this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. Introduction Developing a feedback-rich environment is a process that exceptional leaders must set forth for optimal team performance. As a leader, you want to improve the level of feedback provided […]