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Why need a dissertation sample? Did it really help?

Most students are “first timers” and need thorough and expert guidance from someone skilled. What’s more, teachers may not be available to the students all the time, and in fact, may have even less time at the end of the semester. dissertations sample can be a blessing for students because most students are not familiar with the writing and formatting skills of thesis research and writing. dissertation sample can be used… Continue

Posted by Gaili Jensen on November 19, 2009 at 2:06am

Earth Day Contest-Register by March 27

E&E is once again hosting a competition for schools in concert with the 2009 Buffalo Niagara Earth Day Initiative (which is about improving our regionwide transportation choices for a single day—details at www.buffaloearthday.com).

Any K-12 class or club in Erie County or Niagara County may enter the competition, and the winner will be awarded $500. Given the late hour of this announcement, all efforts are commendable. In some instances our challenge to make schools greener in… Continue

Posted by Brenda Young on March 16, 2009 at 10:02pm

Web 2.0 Tool of the Month: SURVEYGIZMO

The one and only purpose of assessments is the improvement of student learning.
-Douglass B. Reeves, Ph.D.

As we dive further into 21st century school reform, student involvement in the learning process has become a central theme. Using online, Web 2.0 applications, educators can develop opportunities for learners to actively demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. Online surveys and polls are just one example of how educators are now able to orchestrate a variety of assessments that provide authentic data about student interest, need and progress.

Resources for developing online assessments using SurveyGizmo
SurveyGizmo website
Examples of surveys using SurveyGizmo
Categories_of_Assessment.pdf
Determining_Purpose_Questions.pdf
Determining_Purpose_Concept_Map.pdf
Constructing_Quality_Assessment_Questions.pdf

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Natural Inquirer, A [FREE] Middle School Science Education Journal 1 Reply

Started by P. Murphy. Last reply by P. Murphy Apr 5, 2011.

EPA Teachers' Resources [Free collection of Web sites and documents: environmental topics]

Started by P. Murphy Oct 3, 2010.

AIMS Science Activities/Lesson Plans, Gr. K-9, FREE samples

Started by P. Murphy Oct 3, 2010.

Directions for ADDING AN EVENT

Do you have an upcoming event that you would like to share with the rest of the community? Simply use the 'Events' feature to upload information about your event. Here are the directions:

1) On the main page, click on the ‘Add an Event’ link under the Events section.

2) Enter in information about your event in the form provided. IMPORTANT - you must upload a picture in order to save your event. Simple clipart will work just fine for this application.

3) Click 'Save' and you are finished! Your event will appear on the main page of this ning. Community members will be able to get information about your event, as well as register using the RSVP feature on the page.