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Mini-lesson for Mama
Tennessee Education Technology ConferenceAnna C. Clifford, Ed. D.
Union UniversityJackson, TN
December 3, 2010
“I want to help him with his school work, but I don’t know how!”
…explained Mama.
Why Homework?
Review and practice Next day’s class Learn to use resources Explore subjects more fully Apply skills they already have to
new situations Integrate learning by applying
many different skills to a single task
U.S. Department of Education. (2002). Helping Your Child with Homework
Homework!“Knock—and the door may open, …”
Parents are the Key Provide models, instill values, and establish
expectations Source of motivation Schedule regular time Choose a place Remove distractions Supply resources Monitor assignments Provide guidance and +R
Baker, 2003; Bryan et al., 2001; Callahan, Rademacher, & Hildreth, 1998; Christenson, 2002; Patton, 1994.
Parent Volunteers Supported Activities
Teachers should:
give concise, well-written materials describing the activity demonstrate the activity, and be available to meet again or talk by phone to answer questions
help parents maintain motivation, alleviate uncertainty, and feel self-efficacious, teachers might conduct several training sessions on homework or related topics throughout the yea
help parents form small support groups
trust and help parents correctly understand and implement activities
Allington R. L, & Cunningham, P. M. (2002). Schools that work: Where all children read and write (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Parent’s Cry
“I want to help him with his school work, but I don’t know how!”
…explained Mama.
Creative Help brief videotaped demonstrations
Ganske, K., Monroe, J. K., & Strickland, D. S. (2003). Questions teachers ask about struggling readers and writers. The Reading Teacher, 57, 118-128.
VoiceThread http://voicethread.com Free Web 2.0 tool Collaborative, multimedia slide show Upload images, documents, and
videos Comments in 5 ways – voice, text,
audio file, or video + doodle Share
Mini-Lessons
Mini-lessons/VoiceThread Standards Teach concept or skill Enhanced second language Original Photos Write script Title slide, standards, …and more
doodle feature for highlighting Collaboration, as needed
Student Samples Blending a Word
http://voicethread.com/share/638649/
Communities http://voicethread.com/share/635911/
Phases of Moon http://voicethread.com/share/849613/
Basic Words http://voicethread.com/share/849600/
Persuasive Essayhttp://voicethread.com/share/645000/ Metric Measurement
http://voicethread.com/share/858404/
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