This unit focuses on aspects of argumentation involving evidence, reasoning, and logic, …
This unit focuses on aspects of argumentation involving evidence, reasoning, and logic, rather than on persuasive writing and speaking. Students are first expected to understand objectively a complex issue through exploratory inquiry and close reading of information on the topic, then study multiple perspectives on the issue before they establish their own position. From their reading and research, they are asked to craft an argumentative plan that explains and supports their position, acknowledges the perspectives and positions of others, and uses evidence gleaned through close reading and analysis to support their claims.
Join us for this webinar to hear how colleges are transitioning from …
Join us for this webinar to hear how colleges are transitioning from individual faculty OER course adoptions to entire departments and OER degree pathways. OER leaders at colleges who have reached critical mass in their implementation will share best practices for sustaining faculty engagement, student involvement, project funding, and institutional commitment to OER adoption for the enhancement of teaching and learning.
Our featured speakers are both longtime community college leaders in the OER movement at regional and district levels. They will engage each other in discussions on the themes mentioned above and invite questions from webinar attendees.
To better understand the role of mass and gravity in the formation …
To better understand the role of mass and gravity in the formation and existence of black holes we will model the collapse of a star into a black hole using aluminum foil. Along the way students will measure the decreasing circumference, and constant mass of their star as it collapses.
In this project students are given a list of supplies and a …
In this project students are given a list of supplies and a budget and expected to build their dream home with no limitations. So they do have a certain amount set for their budget as well as certain things set with rooms and sizes other than that the sky is the limit for them!
This video excerpt from NOVA’s Making Stuff: Cleaner and accompanying demonstration introduce …
This video excerpt from NOVA’s Making Stuff: Cleaner and accompanying demonstration introduce students to the production and importance of bioplastics, or plastics made from plant or animal products.
In this lesson, students will learn how to enter data and formulas …
In this lesson, students will learn how to enter data and formulas into an Excel spreadsheet. They'll also learn how to use the data to create and format graphs and charts.
Faculty who are new to OER may experience difficulty finding an open …
Faculty who are new to OER may experience difficulty finding an open textbook or other openly licensed materials to adopt for their courses. Searching on your own is time consuming and the choices can be overwhelming. We will hear from a college librarian who helps faculty find and adopt high quality OER to match their course outcomes and the creators of the award winning OER Commons, a freely accessible online library that allows teachers and others to search and discover open educational resources (OER) and other freely available instructional materials.
Students will understand the five components of fluency- speed, pausing, inflection, phrasing, …
Students will understand the five components of fluency- speed, pausing, inflection, phrasing, and expression and practice reading text the way the author intended. Through the use of a rubric, they will monitor their own growth over time.
In the wake of recent acts of gun violence in America, both …
In the wake of recent acts of gun violence in America, both citizens and politicians continue the debate over gun control in the United States. Legislation addressing issues like background checks, concealed carry permits and bump stocks have been suggested to address this issue. This deliberation will allow students to explore the roots of gun control in the United States while also exploring varying viewpoints on how to address the problem of gun violence in the future.
Whether you are a brand new CTE Administrator or an experienced Administrator …
Whether you are a brand new CTE Administrator or an experienced Administrator new to CTE, thess lessons highlight the leadership and administrative skill necessary for the successful operation of CTE programs. The goal is to provide topics for you to explore further in your professional development and to equip you with a general knowledge of the world of CTE Administration.
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