It’s early summer, and like many recent college graduates you might be looking for a new job. If you are a substitute teacher, now is an excellent time to begin the search for substitute teaching jobs. Here are some tips to help you in your first-time substitute teaching search. Before you begin looking for substitute jobs, you will want to put a professional-looking resume together. Be
Archive for July, 2007
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Friday, July 27th, 2007ccLearn – Creative Commons for Educational Content
Friday, July 27th, 2007Recently Creative Commons opened a new division focused on open learning and educational content, ccLearn. ccLearn’s mission is to “minimize barriers to sharing and reuse of educational materials.” This is an exciting step for online education. As it has done…
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ccLearn – Creative Commons for Educational Content
Friday, July 27th, 2007Recently Creative Commons opened a new division focused on open learning and educational content, ccLearn. ccLearn’s mission is to “minimize barriers to sharing and reuse of educational materials.” This is an exciting step for online education. As it has done…
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Two New England Colleges Make ACT/SAT Optional
Thursday, July 26th, 2007Recently, Merrimack College (North Andover, Massachusetts) and Green Mountain College (Poultney) decided to add themselves to the growing list of colleges and universities which do not require applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores. For the most comprehensive list of ACT/SAT optional colleges, visit the Fairtest website.
Become an Online Teacher – Online Adjuncts Discussion Group
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007While looking for online teaching jobs, I stumbled across a vibrant Yahoo group dedicated to discussion about online teaching. Here’s what they offer:”Practical resources for college instructors looking to begin or refine their online teaching opportunities. Where to look for…
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Become an Online Teacher – Online Adjuncts Discussion Group
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007While looking for online teaching jobs, I stumbled across a vibrant Yahoo group dedicated to discussion about online teaching. Here’s what they offer:“Practical resources for college instructors looking to begin or refine their online teaching opportunities. Where to look for…
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Alan Bersin Elected President of Education Sector’s Board of Directors
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007Education Sector’s board of directors has elected prominent educator and attorney Alan Bersin to be board president.
In Testing, the Infrastructure is Buckling
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007In Education Week, Thomas Toch explains why NCLB is overwhelming the nation’s testing infrastructure, and how it’s impacting our schools.
Teachers
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007Over the many years that I have taught I have seen one fact that is always constant. TEACHERS When the lights go out for the day they move into the halls or to the nearest window and TEACH. When computers go down and all the technology stops because of some catastrophe they TEACH. When there are no books they buy their own and share with the students and TEACH. When the buses get stuck and
The Dreaded Word Thong
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007Being a teacher I have to be very careful with my vocabulary. Even when I am pronouncing words I must be careful so that the students do not misinterpret what I say. If I do not do this then there can be some very embarrassing moments because the student has misheard or misunderstood what I said. I want to be a good example to my students and use words appropriately and avoid embarrassing