Yale joins the Open Course list

 

Cross posted from SharonsShare

Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to seven introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn.

This can be such a boon to those students needing more, but living in remote areas.  Technology can be the leveler to give them the challenge the need.  There are courses in Astronomy, English, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology and Religious Studies.

Thank you Yale.

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All we want for.....

We are starting the process of moving the website to a more user friendly format.

What I need from you, the users and readers, are any ideas of missing content or functionality.
This is the time to let me know what is missing. Think broadly - ask your children - How can we change this website to really meet the needs of the students, staff and community?

And what is there that is not necessary? Are there areas that could / should be removed?

Thank you for any and all input,
Sharon Betts, Educational Technology Coordinator

Quarter 1 07-08 Tech. Teacher of the Quarter

Announcing the Technology Teacher of the Quarter
Quarter 1 2007-2008

Congratulations go to Donna Storer, 6th grade teacher at Leeds Central School.
Donna has been working along with her students for the last two years to improve learning through technology. She completed the Cadre 1 course last year and is now enrolled in Cadre 2. The class website is used by all her students and parents. Her class just finished production of "old-time radio shows" around their Social Studies Curriculum (you can hear these under Intermediate podcasts)

Their latest adventure is just getting underway as they team up with other 6th grades around the US and the world to expand their cultural experiences virtually. Donna's model of "life-long learning" in technology is an example for not only her students but for all of us.

In recognition of her exemplary work, Donna will receive a digital recorder to assist in more communication experiences with her students.
Congratulations, Donna!