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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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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