Posted in Tech Tips, tagged digital tools, online conversion, sales tax calculators on January 31, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Ack! I’m trying to calculate sales tax on a textbook order this morning, and I’m starting to sweat. It’s time I open the digital toolbox and find me a tool. This morning, I have discovered the world of online converters. I’m using a sales tax calculator to complete my order with assurance. If you share this [...]
Posted in Site Council, Tech-Enhanced Inst., WASC - All Categories, WASC - Category A, WASC - Category C, tagged Adult Education, program improvement, surveys on January 30, 2008 | 3 Comments »
We have added 7 electronic surveys to our blog. You can access these surveys on the Downloads page. Read on to learn how NMUSD Adult School is using these surveys to monitor, evaluate and improve our various adult programs.
Posted in Adult School - NMUSD, ESL, Goal Setting, Persistence, WASC - All Categories, WASC - Category B, WASC - Category C, tagged Adult Education, Persistence, adult learner goal setting on January 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Second semester begins next week, and it’s time to plan those important first weeks of instruction. As you plan, please consider the research-proven power of goal setting for increased student motivation and retention. Read on for these tips and tools:
helpful, research-based tips on goal setting for the adult learner
goal setting templates to kick off your second semester class.
Read on! Lead [...]
Posted in Adult School - NMUSD, Assessments, Curriculum, ESL, WASC - All Categories, WASC - Category B, WASC - Category C, tagged Adult Education, Assessments, ESL, level placement on January 28, 2008 | 4 Comments »
In our adult ESL program, we use a variety of assessments to evaluate student learning. During the last week of the semester, our teachers and ESL students work together to review these assessments and jointly determine whether the students have met the exit criteria for their levels.
In this article, you can read about our next-level placement [...]
Posted in Adult School - NMUSD, Persistence, tagged adult learner persistence on January 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
34 teachers shared their persistence-building strategies in the October 8th article: Persistence: A Key Focus for Success. One strategy, offered by NMUSD Adult School ESL teacher Lora Finch, caught the attention and interest of many teachers:
FUNNY MONEY for regular recognition of progress and attendance
Check out Lora’s October 15th comment for an explanation of funny money and how she uses it in her [...]
