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| Version | User | Scope of changes |
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| Jul 30 2008, 10:19 AM EDT (current) | mwestern | |
| Jul 30 2008, 7:48 AM EDT | mwestern | 8 words added |
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Homework
Generalizations from the Research
1. The amount of homework assigned to students should be different from elementary to high school.
2. Parent involvement should be kept to a minimum.
3. The purpose of homework should be identified and articulated.
4. If homework is assigned, it should be commented upon.
Classroom Recommendations
1. Establish and communicate a homework policy.
2. Design assignments that clearly articulate purpose and outcome.
3. Vary approaches to providing feedback.
Practice
Generalizations from the Research
1. Mastering a skill or process requires a fair amount of focused practice.
2. While practicing, students should adapt and shape what they have learned.
Classroom Recommendations
1. Ask students to chart their speed and accuracy.
2. Design practice that focuses on specific elements of a complex skill or process.
3. Plan time for students to increase their conceptual understanding of skills or processes.
Technology Integration
Generalizations from the Research
1. The amount of homework assigned to students should be different from elementary to high school.
2. Parent involvement should be kept to a minimum.
3. The purpose of homework should be identified and articulated.
4. If homework is assigned, it should be commented upon.
Classroom Recommendations
1. Establish and communicate a homework policy.
2. Design assignments that clearly articulate purpose and outcome.
3. Vary approaches to providing feedback.
Practice
Generalizations from the Research
1. Mastering a skill or process requires a fair amount of focused practice.
2. While practicing, students should adapt and shape what they have learned.
Classroom Recommendations
1. Ask students to chart their speed and accuracy.
2. Design practice that focuses on specific elements of a complex skill or process.
3. Plan time for students to increase their conceptual understanding of skills or processes.
Technology Integration
| Web resources | More web resources |
| Netcast organizer | Voki |
| Audacity (download) Gcast (from your phone) | Blabberize |
| Podomatic (upload to Internet) | VoiceThread |
| VoiceThread examples | |
| PhotoStory 3 download | |
| PhotoStory directions | |
| Scholastic Flashcard Maker | |
| QuizStar | Free Printable Flashcard Maker |
| Easy TestMaker | Personal Educational Press |
