1. 50+ Ways to Use Writing in Your Class
A compilation of 50+ deas for writing tasks that can be easily incorporated into lessons to help students process information.
(created May 24, 2004)

2. A Graphic Organizer for S-E-X-I Thinking
This graphic organizer serves as both a frame for and visual reminder of students thinking about a course concept.
(created May 24, 2004)

3. A S-E-X-I Paradigm for Student Responses
Loosely based on Richard Paul's approach to critical thinking, the S-E-X-I acronym provides students with a brief framework for responding rally or in writing to a level beyond the merely superficial.
(created Sep 30, 2003)

4. Checklist for Student Writing
Intended to accompany the "Six Traits Rubric for Student Papers," this checklist directly aligns with the criteria for success on an essay provided on that rubric. This document may be used in the drafting stages or as an analytical rubric with some simple modification.
(created Sep 30, 2003)

5. Civic Responsibililty in Children's Literature for K-6
Development of a literature unit appropriate for grades K-6 utilizing a thematic approach, "civic responsibility."
(created Apr 30, 2004)

6. Concept Acrostic
A quick activity to help students process course terminology and the meaning or concepts associated with them.
(created May 27, 2004)

7. E-Portfolios in Teacher Education: Charting a Way to a Career
Thanks to an MCLI Learning Grant, moving future teachers into the 21st century of technology has been relatively easy with E-port. This demo session showcases what has been done thusfar with education portfolios and presents CGCC's Teacher Education portf...
(created Apr 25, 2005)

8. Exploring a Local School Board Issue
Future teachers develop an intimate relationship with their field experience school or district by examining a current or long-standing issue.
(created Apr 30, 2004)

9. From Course Notebook to Portfolio
The act of beginning to compile a portfolio for assessment -- individual course, gen ed, program, career, etc. -- can be daunting for students. Here is a series of exercises to help students transform a "working" course notebook into a "showcase" portfolio.
(created Nov 18, 2002)

10. Late Passes
Tired of answering, "Do you accept late work?" A late pass system acknowledges that sometimes "Stuff happens" and provides for responsibility training. This system allows for two late assignments -- no question, no excuses, no penality.
(created Jan 13, 2003)