EDU 650 Learning & Leading in the 21st Century"

EDU 650 WEEK 6 - JournalWeek 6 - JournalNo Excuses University--Interventions“Those who are in a position of strength have a responsibility to protect the weak.”– Thomas CushmanCompose your journal using first-person language. Follow APA formatting including in-text citations and a reference page covering the discussion points below. In Chapter 10 of our text by Lopez, the term intervention is defined as “taking action so as to improve a si

EDU 650 WEEK 6 - Final ProjectWeek 6 - Final ProjectThe Big InterviewThe Final Project requires you to integrate the work you undertook throughout the course into a multimedia presentation. You can use any of the following multimedia tools;Jing(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,Screencast-o-matic(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., orVoiceThread(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..Scena

EDU 650 WEEK 6 Discussion 2Discussion 2 Teacher Leadership Teacher LeadershipWatch the Tedx Talks video,Play, Passion, Purpose: Tony Wagner @ TEDxNYED(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..In his Ted Talk, Tony Wagner shares that our schools are not failing and do not need reforming. Rather, he shares, our system is obsolete and needs reinventing. Given the idea that we need to prepare our students for a

EDU 650 WEEK 6 Discussion 1Discussion 1 Continual Learning Knowing which career you want to pursue is an important first step in beginning your job search and achieving your career goals. Some educational career options include; Pre-K -12th grade classroom teaching or administration and post-secondary education such as higher education, continuing adult education, corporate training, military career training, and more.Formu

EDU 650 WEEK 5 Discussion 2Discussion 2 No Excuses University-- Data Management “Don’t be buffaloed by experts and elites. Experts often possess more data than judgment.”– Colin PowellIn chapter nine, Lopez suggests that for data-driven decisions to be made, school leaders must make data easily accessible as well as openly shared. Consider this as you respond to the discussion. Initial Post:Address each of the discussion

EDU 650 WEEK 5 Discussion 1Discussion 1 No Excuses University -- Assessment “Make no judgments where you have no compassion.”– Anne McCaffreyInitial post:Address each of the following discussion points using one of the following technology tools to enhance your written response (Smore(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,Prezi(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,PowToon(Links to an external

EDU 650 WEEK 5 AssignmentAssignmentAssessment MattersAs a teacher, you need to have solid knowledge of formative and summative assessment and how each can help you ensure students are mastering key contents and skill. You also need to be able to take the information gleaned from assessments and make decisions that support the learning of all your students. This week, you will build on your previous assignment from last week and integrate th

EDU 650 WEEK 4 Discussion 2Discussion 2 Khan Academy: Innovative or Traditional? In the discussion forums for the last two weeks, Sir Ken Robinson and Seth Goodin challenged us to think differently about what the purpose of school is. Seth suggests that students should be able to watch lessons at home and meet with the teacher during the day to engage in deep conversation answering questions from the video and not simply si

EDU 650 WEEK 4 Discussion 1Discussion 1 Assessment for Learning Assessment is a common aspect of each and every classroom. In the twenty-first century classroom, assessment for learning is essential to ensure that students are mastering key skills. The video,Assessment for Learning(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., points out key strategies that can be employed in the classroom in order to ensure studen

EDU 650 WEEK 4 AssignmentAssignmentEffective Lesson Planning and DesignChapter 9 of the textbook focuses on the importance of designing effective lessons. For this assignment, you will create a presentation using PowerPoint,Prezi(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., or another presentation tool of your choice to analyze effective practices in designing effective instruction for students. Scenario:You have been asked by