JCCS Technology --- a discussion

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Permalink Reply by Les Smith on November 28, 2007 at 3:40pm

Opening a discussion with a video segmment, then posing a real-life math question, as opposed to the more traditional practice of presenting a word problem.

Permalink Reply by Linda Eerebout on November 28, 2007 at 3:41pm

A great example of of integrating technology with teaching and learning is the multi-formated Social Studies curriculum. Being able to use the content material at the computer thru the read and listen components of the text is a fantastic tool which engages the students, in a way never before possible with just the text book, it also allows for self-paced learning and reading improvement!

Permalink Reply by Trudy on November 28, 2007 at 3:48pm

learned so much!

Permalink Reply by Nathan Head on November 28, 2007 at 3:58pm

Well put.

Permalink Reply by Studica Skills on November 30, 2007 at 1:15pm

This is EXACTLY what I'm looking for!
Make it exciting for your students - get them involved in competitions!

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There are more than 100 competitions, students can enter as many different competitions as they'd like, and even students who don't think they'll make it to the finals can qualify for random monthly giveaways. It's really easy to incorporate any of these challenges into a curriculum, either as group projects, individual assignments or extra credit. This is our third year for the competitions, and it's nice to see the students getting excited about seeing their work on the web. We also give them assistance "pimpin' their pages" in an effort to get them more views and votes. The prizes are mostly software-based, but there is cash and a scholarship to be won as well.

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