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August 9, 2011
12:01... I was searching for something else... and ended up following a tweet that linked a blog that had a previous post... you get the idea. This is about failure: http://ideasandthoughts.org/2011/07/27/can-failure-be-an-option/

I like the blog posts - but I really like to scan the comment section more...

July 28
Sharon, Melissa, JoLynn, Tim, Tina, Laura and Ellen made it to the meeting - Notes on July 28! One month later we still need a working definition....

NEXT MEETING!!
I forgot we set the next meeting at our last one... see if you can follow that! July 28 at 6:30. We will meet at[| ZiaLaLa]. The menu is full of exotic foods ranging from empanadas, arepas and panini, to freshly tossed salads, savory soups, and handmade pastas. You can follow the link to download the menu. Hope you can make it, but if not remember you can still participate by adding to the wiki -

HOMEWORK for the 7/28 meeting: purchase the Rick Wormeli book Fair Isn't Always Equal ($13 at Barnes and Noble) register for the website [|here] Download the study guide and read pages ii - vi - it would be GREAT if you could choose one of the activities to complete before we meet. BONUS points if you do all 3. THESE ACTIVITIES CAN BE COMPLETED WITHOUT THE BOOK! ! Whatever you are able to do - upload to the appropriate wiki page linked here: FIAE pre-reading homework Or - if you have a lot - create a new page and link it on the FIAE pre-reading page. (Ask for help if you need it. We are all at different places with technology.)

July 7, 2011 continued...
Some thoughts from the meeting: please share your homework on the what I learned about differentiated instruction page

[|CCSS Mathematical Practices]: To emphasize the Mathematical Practices, the CCSS gives them their own distinct section, but they are not to be thought of as a separate skill set to be handled in special lessons or supplements. The intent is that these //essential mathematical habits of mind and action// pervade the curriculum and pedagogy of mathematics, K–12, in age-appropriate ways. This document interprets and illustrates each of the eight Mathematical Practices as they might be exemplified in grades K–5.

Think Math!  is a comprehensive kindergarten through fifth grade curriculum that provides high-quality mathematics for all children. [|Thinkmath:]

check out Bill McCallum's work:

July 7, 2011
Before tonight's meeting I just wanted to touch base to remind everyone about creating pages and uploading information. I added a Rick Wormeli page with videos. There is also a link to the Stenhouse page "[|Fair Isn't Always Equa]l" site. Lots of information there - registration is free. The book is around $13 if you are interested - I have enjoyed reading it again. Ellen

June 28, 2011
Hi everyone, Great time last week. The handouts from the meeting are on individual pages. There should be files on each page, and maybe the body of the article, or some screen shots.... handouts were on Differentiated Instruction, [|Project-Based Learning] and [|21st Century Skills]. Our focus ended up being on finding a working or common definition for 'differentiated instruction'. Homework for the next meeting is to research independently and bring something to share with others. You have two choices - you can upload to this wiki, or do it old school and bring handouts to the next meeting. If you have any questions about 'how to' and the wiki, let me know. (This is your first lesson in 21st Century Skills - collaboration.)

If you have any questions about the 'how to's' of a wiki... visit the troubleshooting page. We might want to keep this home page for overviews of meetings... we can add links to redirect as needed, newer posts should be added to the top of the page.

Handouts from our first meeting: Please read this handout first - Mapping a Route Toward Differentiated Instruction

Other Differentiated Instruction - an overview Differentiated Instruction - Blooms Taxonomy Differentiated Instruction - more to think about How to Build a Calendar for Project-Based Learning Strategies That Differentiate Instruction What is Differentiated Instruction?