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- Lasting Impressions: What Are Iterations?
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- Students, Relationships and Authentic Work
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Category Archives: Students
Bobcats, A Lion and Measurable Student Learning Outcomes—Oh, Deer!
PrestonMiddle School 6th-grade students are learning about and improving wildlife habitat in their 3,000+ acre science classroom located at the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch west of Loveland, Colorado. International Telementor Program Founder and Director David Neils arranged for northern Colorado … Continue reading
Posted in Mentors, STEM, Students, Teachers
Tagged academic mentoring, authentic learning, David Neils, Dr. Chance Lewis, educational excellence, International Telementor Program, Loveland Colorado, middle school science, Preston Middle School, STEM, Sylvan Dale Ranch, web-based mentoring, Wildlife Project
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Feedback Fuels Refinement
“Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” Albert Einstein Some people avoid evaluation, fearing less than satisfactory feedback. (It’s much like why some people avoid going to their doctor; they are … Continue reading
Posted in Evaluation, From David, From the Founder, Mentors, Students, Teachers
Tagged academic mentoring, Albert Einstein, authentic learning, Colorado, David Neils, Dr. Chance Lewis, educational excellence, evaluation, International Telementor Program, middle school science, Preston Middle School, project-based learning, Sylvan Dale Ranch, UNC Charlotte, University of North Carolina, web-based mentoring
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Preston Students Getting Wild!
Amy Schmer has never seen her class quite like this. Amy is a sixth-grade science teacher at Preston Middle School in Fort Collins, Colo., where she and her students are participating in a unique wildlife research project in conjunction with … Continue reading
Posted in Students, Teachers
Tagged Amy Schmer, authentic learning, bears, Colorado, David Neils, Fort Collins, International Telementor Program, Loveland Colorado, middle school science, mountain lions, Preston Middle School, project-based learning, science research, Sylvan Dale Ranch, Wildlife Project
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How to Predict the Future? Invent It!
Palmer Tetley, an inventor and community volunteer, was recently called upon by North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple to present his anti-flood system to a team of civil engineers working to avert future catastrophes as occurred in Minot, N.D., last June, … Continue reading
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Tagged ColoradoFIRST volunteer, David Neils, International Telementor Program, middle school students, Minot ND flooding, North Dakota Governor, Palmer Tetley, Preston Middle School, student inventor
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Academic Growth
Ashley, a middle school student, recently wrote to her mentor, Brian, upon wrapping up a recent science project. “I just wanted to say thank you for everything,” writes Ashley. “I really appreciate all the ideas you gave me, especially in … Continue reading
Lasting Impressions: What Are Iterations?
CATHY SOWARD IS a mentor from HP. She recently assisted a student from Topeka, Kansas. In her messages, she includes simple yet powerful concepts. Iteration is the act of repeating a process with the aim of approaching a desired goal, … Continue reading
Posted in Mentoring Gems, Mentors, Resources, Students, Teachers
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Startling Statistic: Over 45,000 Students Mentored
■ 45,040 students mentored since 1995 through a single, secure online community — tens of thousands benefiting from life-changing positive results. Source: International Telementor Program Share this:EmailFacebook
Posted in Departments, Mentors, Resources, Students
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Students, Relationships and Authentic Work
MENTORING GEMS | By Zac Burson WE ARE SEEING the value of authentic work on a daily basis as student develop and leverage relationships near and far to articulate their interests and pursue their ambitions. As we look at each … Continue reading
Posted in Columnists, Features, Mentoring Gems, Mentors, Resources, Students, Teachers
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Startling Statistic: America’s World Ranking – Graduation Rate
■ US ranked 19th in graduation rate - America’s high school graduation rate ranks 19th in the world. (Forty years ago, we were first.) Source: Strong American Schools Share this:EmailFacebook
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Student Attitudes
Nearly 60 percent of students in grades 9-12 have either taken a course online or are interested in doing so. Getting extra help in a subject is the most popular reason students in grades 6-8 would consider taking a class … Continue reading
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