Colo. district expands implementation of common core math

Mass. district launches summer video-game design program | Report: Flipped instruction approaches "mainstream" status | Research considers positive effects of gaming Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version   June 16, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Advertisement Mass. district launches summer video-game design program Students in a Massachusetts school district will have an opportunity this summer to use their math and computer science skills to create video games. The program is made possible through a partnership between the district and two area colleges. Program creators hope the initiative will help students see that math can be fun. SouthCoastToday.com (New Bedford, Mass.) (tiered subscription model) (6/14) Share:  Report: Flipped instruction approaches "mainstream" status There has been a 30% increase in the number of teachers adopting the flipped-instructional method since 2012, according to a recent report, which concluded the concept is approaching "mainstream" status. However, the method has evolved for some educators who do not exclusively use videos, once a hallmark. EdTech magazine online (6/12) Share:  Other News Research considers positive effects of gaming KQED.org/Mind Shift Blog (6/13) Share:    ADVERTISEMENT   The new edition of The Daily 5 is here—including the new "Daily 3 Math" structure! This powerful management structure has helped hundreds of thousands of teachers transform their classrooms into places for students to independently choose and practice key skills. Order with code D5VID and get Good-Fit Books (PD video) for free! Curriculum Colo. district expands implementation of common core math Students in a Colorado school district are experiencing more teamwork and deeper learning in math class as teachers implement a program aimed at teaching the Common Core State Standards. Teachers began learning the program last year. This fall, the district will add a math coach and step up educational efforts for parents. Daily Camera (Boulder, Colo.) (6/15) Share:  Standards Despite criticism, most states are sticking with common core Even as school districts nationwide are busy implementing the Common Core State Standards, lawmakers in some states are working to scale back or abandon them altogether. However, despite criticism of the standards, officials say the majority of the 45 states and the District of Columbia that signed on to the standards are staying with them. Stateline (6/13) Share:  Other News Common core brings changes, challenges to NYC school The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/15) Share:  STEM Pa. students to earn digital badges this summer Students participating in a Pittsburgh, Pa., pilot program this summer will be able to earn digital badges. The students can use the badges -- awarded by area businesses -- to highlight their skills for potential employers and colleges. Twenty groups are involved in the pilot program. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (6/11) Share:  Policy & Legislation Mich. bills would alter math, foreign language, science credits (NewsCred) Two bills before Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder would allow career and technical education courses to satisfy some math, foreign language and science credits for high-school graduation. Supporters say the changes offer needed flexibility for students. Others contend that the changes lower academic standards. MLive.com (Michigan) (free registration) (6/13) Share:    SmartQuote Life is too challenging for external rewards to sustain us. The joy is in the journey." -- Bradley Whitford, American actor Share:  Learn more -> SmartBrief Education on Twitter | Education SmartBlog | More on Educational Leadership | More on Post-Secondary Education Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  Melissa Greenwood Contributing Editor:  Candace Chellew Advertising:  Caliann Mitoulis     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe |  Archive | Web version (print friendly) Download the SmartBrief App  iTunes / Android   Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2014 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information