We all learned how to read, but how many of us actually remember how that happened? I can’t say I can think of specific reading instruction early on in life, although I do remember lessons about how to write. And of course parents are instrumental in the process, and I know I read many books [...]
The Future Virtual Classroom?
Joshua TusinSecond Life from Linden Labs has provided an engrossing virtual world for years, but lately educators have been involved in creating a virtual academic world. That lead ReadWriteWeb to wonder why schools haven’t embraced Second Life by now (h/t Brad). Educators are not totally on board with a virtual classroom and learning environment, sometimes arguing [...]
Children's Individual Needs in Education
Joshua TusinOver in the Community section of the Our Kids website there was recently a question about sending only one child to private school: Two of my children are thriving in our local public school, but I believe the needs of my eldest could best be met in another environment. Should I feel guilty if I [...]
Assessing Grade 9 Students
Joshua TusinThe Society for Quality Education (SQE) released its EQAO reports, assessing grade 9 math performance and the results seem to raise as many questions as they answer. Hugo Rodrigues summarizes results and provides some analysis, giving the SQE a hat tip for “showing its strength in compiling and publishing public data in one-stop charts and [...]
