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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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