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Technology Makes Learning Personal
Though more schools possess the technological tools, too few use them to personalize the learning process. Meet the faculty at Forest Lake Elementary in Columbia, SC. Starting as techno novices, they now use customizable software, interactive whiteboards, digital cameras, and more to tailor lessons to the individual needs of diverse students.
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A School District's Initiative for Social and Emotional Learning Pays Off
In Louisville, Kentucky, Jefferson County Public Schools are seeing positive results from a districtwide commitment to the CARE for Kids program made just two years ago. Read the article or watch a brief introductory video.
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Release Date: 12/18/2009
Running Time: 06:31 min
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Produced, Written, and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Editor
- Karen Sutherland
Associate Producer
- Doug Keely
Camera Crew
- Rob Weller
- Mark Crowner
Coordinating Producer
- Amy Erin Borovoy
Narration
- Peter Coyote
Original Music
- Ed Bogas
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- Jefferson County Public Schools
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- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
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Support for Edutopia's Schools That Work series is provided, in part, by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
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A School District's Initiative for Social and Emotional Learning
This was very informative and I was able to take information from it to use in CARE for Kids
Great Initiative
This just makes sense. If it's the one thing students lack in high school and college is communication and soft skills. This initiative not only teaches those skills, but also teaches students to respect and appreciate each others differences.
It is great to be in a classroom where this takes place. Younger children (grades k-1) love to be individually acknowledged, especially by their teacher. For older students it is about acknowledging your peers. While bullying is by no means completely absent, this environment encourages students to acknowledge differences and be respectful of one another. As a parent who is often in the schools as part of my PTA work, schools where CARE takes place are different. There is a sense of community and partnership rather than it being "just another day at school."
I appreciate Edutopia of this effort.
The video was simply beautiful.
To see a systemic work in action is always very satisafying.Children gain far more,teachers connect better, ambience is empowering.
The bits of many pieces will enthuse people to try.
SEL in action is better motivator.