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Direct linkMertens, Gillian E.; Mundorf, Jon; Bainter, Taylor; Bourn, John; Kohnen, Angela M. – Middle School Journal, 2021
In this article, we describe a collaboratively developed information literacy curriculum that was embedded into three core 8th grade subjects: Algebra, American History, and English Language Arts. The curriculum was rooted in the concept of generalist literacy and supported students as they developed their curiosity, skepticism, commitment to…
Descriptors: Identification (Psychology), Information Literacy, Interdisciplinary Approach, Curriculum Development
A Phenomenological Study of Gifted Adolescents and Their Engagement with One On-Line Learning System
Swicord, Barbara – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Little research exists on the nature of the interactions between gifted students and the use of technology. Furthermore, no research has investigated the phenomenon of gifted adolescents using one internet-based program, the Renzulli Learning System (RLS). Renzulli Learning is an on-line educational profile with a matching database that provides…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Academically Gifted, Student Interests, Academic Achievement
Penuel, William R.; Gallagher, Lawrence P. – Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2009
This study compared the efficacy of 3 approaches to professional development in middle school Earth science organized around the principles of Understanding by Design (Wiggins & McTighe, 1998) in a sample of 53 teachers from a large urban district. Teachers were randomly assigned to a control group or to 1 of 3 conditions that varied with…
Descriptors: Units of Study, Earth Science, Faculty Development, Teacher Competencies
Download full textNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2004
The Computer/Technology Skills Standard Course of Study describes the progressive development of knowledge and skills in six strands: (1) Societal and Ethical Issues; (2) Database; (3) Spreadsheet Keyboard; (4) Utilization/Word Processing/Desktop Publishing; (5) Multimedia/Presentation, and (6) Telecommunications/Internet. The revision process…
Descriptors: Public Education, State Standards, Secondary Education, Technological Literacy
