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Test 'em more - NY Times article and the research on how assessment helps learning

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Added by Scott Habeeb on September 16, 2010 at 9:34am — 1 Comment

Creating a Freshman Transition Program

The Freshman Transition Network is full of blogs and resources related to starting/creating a Freshman Transition Program (FTP). In an attempt to make it easier for members to find these resources, this blog post is being added to the Hot Topics section of the main page to consolidate the resources related to starting/creating an FTP.

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Added by Scott Habeeb on August 26, 2010 at 1:28pm — No Comments

John Wooden's Corner

This was originally posted on The Freshman Transition Network.

John Wooden - the man, his accomplishments, his life, and his legacy - is a gift to teachers trying to help students reach their full potential. By bringing John Wooden into the classroom teachers will have an amazing opportunity to give your students glimpses into the type of character and virtues that need to be present in their lives. For that matter, students can… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on August 22, 2010 at 8:42pm — No Comments

A Hero Has Died, Let's Learn From His Life - John Wooden

This was originally posted on The Freshman Transition Network.

What an amazing man. What an amazing life. What an amazing example to our young people.

John Wooden, the legendary Wizard of Westwood, died today, June 4, 2010. He was born in 1910, and in his 99 years on earth he found his purpose, lived it to the fullest, and left a lasting…

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Added by Scott Habeeb on June 4, 2010 at 9:22pm — No Comments

Does your brain lie to you? (6 lessons for students)

This was originally posted on The Freshman Transition Network

Recently I had the opportunity to spend 45 minutes addressing the 10th and 11th grade students at Estill County High School in Irvine, Kentucky. The topic of my address was Does Your Brain Lie to You (and do you believe it)? I thought that some of the ideas from that address might be ideas that teachers… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on May 16, 2010 at 8:44pm — No Comments

They need us...

This post was originally an email that I sent to our faculty here at Salem High School. I thought that perhaps some of you might relate to it and benefit from it.

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Added by Scott Habeeb on April 15, 2010 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

Gotta do it more than once!

This was originally posted on The Freshman Transition Network.

If you have read many of my previous … Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on April 8, 2010 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Assessment FOR Learning - Don't confuse it for a specific strategy

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When faced with a new concept it is natural and necessary to attach meaning to that concept. Sometimes when we find an understandable example of that concept we begin to confuse that idea for the concept itself. As Salem High School and the City of Salem Schools strive to… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on March 23, 2010 at 7:37pm — No Comments

Using Quotes to teach life lessons

This was originally posted on The Freshman Transition Network.

Do you remember your parents or grandparents sharing with you the same words of wisdom over and over again until you could quote them in your sleep?

If so, then count yourself blessed. Those words of wisdom spoken by an adult who cared helped to shape you and mold you. Even though at times you were probably tired of hearing those…

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Added by Scott Habeeb on March 22, 2010 at 8:27pm — 5 Comments

6 Key AFL Ideas

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Added by Scott Habeeb on March 22, 2010 at 6:55pm — 3 Comments

PART TWO - Use Music to Inspire and Connect with Students

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Recently I posted about ways to use music in the classroom and a list of specific songs that can be used. This post is a follow up to that earlier… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on March 19, 2010 at 9:38am — 4 Comments

4 Steps for Starting a Freshman Transition Program

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Added by Scott Habeeb on March 11, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Students can learn from THE HOLE

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Added by Scott Habeeb on March 10, 2010 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Another Great Song to Share - Our Lives by The Calling

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Here's another great song to consider sharing with your students (if the video doesn't load the first time try refreshing this page):

This song, Our Lives by The Calling, has an axcellent message for our young people. As I have recommended with songs before, try playing it for your students as a Do…

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Added by Scott Habeeb on March 3, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Why is Allen Iverson on Assessment FOR Learning?

(This post was originally posted on Assessment FOR Learning.)

Members of this network may have noticed a video that seems out of place on an educational social network. The video is of a post-game interview with NBA player Allen Iverson. Why in the world is that on here?

Salem High School teachers on this Ning know the answer to that. When our school first started taking a… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on March 2, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

The 3 Magicians

This was originally posted on The Freshman Transition Network.

As spring break is approaching - or what's left of it after we make up snow days - I have been thinking back to last year's spring break. I have to admit that the 2 or 3 weeks leading up to spring break were not exactly my favorite. It is not uncommon for people to ask, “How can you be a high school administrator? Don’t you get tired of dealing with nothing… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on March 1, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Use Music to Inspire and Connect with Students

This was originally posted on The Freshman Transition Network.

Kids respond to music. Use it to teach them lessons about life and to express your hopes for them. Use it to let them know you love them. Don't just wait for teachable moments to come along. Instead use music to create teachable moments.

Here are 2 ideas for how you can use these songs:

1. Use the song as a Do Now/Bell Ringer activity in your… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on February 26, 2010 at 8:04am — No Comments

Success Prep Conferences - guiding freshmen into the future

This post was originally posted on The Freshman Transition Network.

"If only someone had told me that when I was a freshman!"

What a sad statement to hear coming from a high school senior. High school is all about choices. As educators we must take every opportunity to help students and parents make better informed choices early on in their high school careers.

I would like to a recommend a model for doing… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on February 24, 2010 at 1:42pm — No Comments

AFL on the Football Field

This post was originally posted on Assessment FOR Learning

Sometimes when you are trying to understand how an idea applies to a certain arena, it helps to have an example from a completely different arena. In that vein, here is an example of how AFL strategies have been used in high school football. Football? Yep.

The Salem Spartans Football Team has… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on February 23, 2010 at 12:44pm — No Comments