Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Sunday, April 20, 2014
How Chicago Schools Made Up the Snow Days
Wonder how The Chicago Schools made up the snow days for this past hectic winter?
This past winter was one of the coldest Chicago has experienced in years. It was so cold that schools were closed down for days because of storms and extremely frigid weather. It was a record low of -11 degrees. You were able to throw a cup of water and it would instantly freeze. Now that's what I call cold.
If you are not sure how The Chicago Public Schools will make up for the days missed check out our Powerpoint presentation via Slideshare. Some teachers and students will not be happy...
This past winter was one of the coldest Chicago has experienced in years. It was so cold that schools were closed down for days because of storms and extremely frigid weather. It was a record low of -11 degrees. You were able to throw a cup of water and it would instantly freeze. Now that's what I call cold.
If you are not sure how The Chicago Public Schools will make up for the days missed check out our Powerpoint presentation via Slideshare. Some teachers and students will not be happy...
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Some Higher Ed Officials Resist New Law on Basic Skills Test
One of the first critical steps to becoming a schoolteacher has been passing a basic skills test to ensure that students aspiring to be educators are proficient in the three R's — reading, writing and math.
But under a new law facing resistance from some college officials, the state has dropped a 12-year requirement that students pass the skills test before admission to a teacher training program, usually before junior year in college.
Instead, students can take teacher preparation courses even if they keep flunking the test. They ultimately must pass, but not until well into senior year, giving struggling students more time to practice. That's a departure from practices in most states, according to national data.
The Washington-based National Council on Teacher Quality, which rates states on the quality of their teacher preparation programs, recently gave Illinois a D+ in the area of producing well-prepared teachers. The council criticized the law, saying colleges are investing considerable resources in students who may not be able to complete a teacher preparation program and pass additional licensing tests down the road.
Monday, April 14, 2014
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Review- The Chicago School Reviews
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has a very supportive academic staff, devoted to professional and academic support through a multitude of attendance options.
The Chicago School Reviews Helena from Gulf Breeze, FL. Helena gives her full review on The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Helena was fond of people who live very busy lives, and are still able to attend and succeed at this school.
Below I have the powerpoint presentation of Helena's review from our Slideshare account. Check it out!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Effective Alternative to Standardized Testing - The Chicago School Reviews
It's that time of year again. When students take the standardized test that determines their aptitude. The test is suppose to measure the intellectual abilities and growth of a student. However, educators have touched upon the topic that standardized tests are no the best method to measure a students aptitude.
The United States leads every other country in the amount of standarized tests to which our students are subjected. However, year after year students from the U.S. do worse than students from other countries around the globe. Is it because students aren't smart? No! It's the pressure students are in to pass these examinations.
There are students that are extremely bright and study and do plenty of homework, but bad test takers. There are also students that are not as dedicated, but do really well in exams. These standardize test are not the answer. Especially if someone cheats. It is not the correct way to test our students.
There are alternatives for this method.
1. Portable Portfolios
2. Benchmarks.
3. Tape Recorded Sessions.
The United States leads every other country in the amount of standarized tests to which our students are subjected. However, year after year students from the U.S. do worse than students from other countries around the globe. Is it because students aren't smart? No! It's the pressure students are in to pass these examinations.
There are students that are extremely bright and study and do plenty of homework, but bad test takers. There are also students that are not as dedicated, but do really well in exams. These standardize test are not the answer. Especially if someone cheats. It is not the correct way to test our students.
There are alternatives for this method.
1. Portable Portfolios
2. Benchmarks.
3. Tape Recorded Sessions.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Top 10 Trade Schools in Boston - The Chicago School Reviews
Boston’s trade schools offer a thriving center of education for anyone looking for flexible options in career advancement. These trade schools cater to a range of interests, including the culinary arts, massage therapy, pharmacy technician, nursing, or automotive repair.
Top 10 Trade Schools
Lincoln Technical Institute
The New England Institute Of Art
Porter & Chester Institute
North Bennet Street School
ITT Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute
Le Cordon Bleu College Of Culinary Arts
The Art Institutes
Cortiva Institute
National Personal Training Institute
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Does Blended Learning Really Work?
If you have never heard of “blended learning,” it might surprise you that this fancy-sounding name is little more than another way to refer to online or computer-based education programs. The past 15 years have shown more and more reliance on computers and technology as a supplement to classroom education.
Research has shown that the blend of technological and face-to-face instruction has actually done a lot for students. It is only natural, after all, for this generation to be using technology as a part of education. An article from the Johns Hopkins School of Education asserts that blended learning could even mean things like educators using Smart Boards as a tool for demonstration or text messaging with other teachers or parents as a way to keep tabs on student behavior.
Research shows that blended learning works best when the technological aspect is a supplement to face-to-face instruction, rather than the other way around. Teachers who use technology as a tool to engage and instruct tend to be very successful. Many online programs can be customized to reflect what students are learning in their classrooms, which also works well as a supplement to their teachers’ instruction.
Research has shown that the blend of technological and face-to-face instruction has actually done a lot for students. It is only natural, after all, for this generation to be using technology as a part of education. An article from the Johns Hopkins School of Education asserts that blended learning could even mean things like educators using Smart Boards as a tool for demonstration or text messaging with other teachers or parents as a way to keep tabs on student behavior.
Research shows that blended learning works best when the technological aspect is a supplement to face-to-face instruction, rather than the other way around. Teachers who use technology as a tool to engage and instruct tend to be very successful. Many online programs can be customized to reflect what students are learning in their classrooms, which also works well as a supplement to their teachers’ instruction.
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