![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Awards Luncheon 1of2 - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 34 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Awards Luncheon 2of2 - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 49 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Why Donât They Understand? Dr. Brown 1of2 - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 31 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Afterschool Program Design That Works, James Lerman (Entire) - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 59 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Why Donât They Understand? Dr. Brown 2of2 - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 57 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Afterschool Program Design That Works, James Lerman 1of3 - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 93 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Jim Burns Keynote - Keynote Speaker - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 95 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Jim Burns Keynote -Intro of Cast, Q & A - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 35 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Sixth Grade Summary - Third Period Comp App This is a collection of student summaries about what they have been learning in various classes in middle school Keywords: middle school Downloads: 100 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Afterschool Program Design That Works, James Lerman 3of3 - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 51 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Afterschool Program Design That Works, James Lerman 2of3 - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 36 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Jim Burns Keynote - Entire - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 95 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Ethnographic Study - Colleen O'Mara COM452 Study in middle school Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 115 |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Awards Luncheon (Entire) - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 53 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Why Do Not They Understand? Dr. Brown (Entire) - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 79 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Jim Burns Keynote - Opening And Speaker Intro - NJCMS Keywords: Middle School Downloads: 100 Average rating: (0 review) |  |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Structures_Three_Things - Nancy Ruppert Beginning teachers could consider three areas for developing their classroom management plans. Keywords: middle school; management strategies Downloads: 4 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | subliminal science description of primary and secondary succession Keywords: middle school science; succession Downloads: 14 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Adolescents: Three Things to Consider - Nancy Ruppert This is a podcast that provides ideas for current and future teachers to consider when working with young adolescents. Keywords: Middle School; Adolescents; Strategies Downloads: 38 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | CMS Showcase - Mrs. Grugan & Mr. O'Neill This is our first CMS Showcase podcast. This is the promo to our weekly podcast. Keywords: CMS; Colonial Middle School Downloads: 92 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-31-Middle School Blogs and You - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Shawn and I take a look at some of the upcoming conferences that one could attend. We also talk about the advantages of being a middle school teacher. Finally, we discuss some middle school blogs with a variety of points of view. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-24-Free Tech Class Size - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr We take a look at some technology, Class size and some Free stuff Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-36-Plagarize This! - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Topics include news (YouTube, Plagarism, and Google Cell phone OS), events and Web 2.0. Specifically, we talk about social bookmarking and using video in the classroom. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 1 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-33-Blogging, RSS, Photos - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Blogging 2. Learn about blogs and create your own - you will use your blog throughout this project. 3. Explore how educators are using blogs to support teaching and learning. RSS 4. Learn about RSS and create your own Bloglines account. 5. Subscribe to blogs in order to keep up with new posts. Photos and Images 6. Learn about online photo sharing and explore Flickr. 7. Share photos of your own on Flickr... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 1 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-37-Advisory Resources and Tape - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Advisory tips, up-coming events, news and more. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 3 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-77-Wasting Money, Effective Teachers and Google Docs Fu - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Shawn & Troy talk about Advisory ideas, education reform that doesn't work, the importance of effective teachers and using Google Docs in the classroom. Check out middleschoolmatters.com for more information. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters; advisory Downloads: 3 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-19-Advisory Advice - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr According to NMSA: Advisory programs are designed to deal directly with the affective needs of [young adolescents]. Activities may range from non-formal interactions to use of systematically developed units whose organizing center are drawn from the common problems, needs, interests, or concerns of [young adolescents], such as "getting along with peers," "living in the school," or "developing self-concept." In the best of these programs, [young adolescents] have an opportunity to get to know one... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters; advisory Downloads: 27 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-28-Middle School Instructional Strategies - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Marzano - What works in schools: School wide: 1. Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum- 1. Opportunity to Learn 2. Time 2. Challenging Goals & Effective Feedback - 1. Monitoring 2. Pressure to Achieve 3. Parental & Community Involvement 4. Safe & Orderly Environment 5. Collegiality & Professionalism Teacher Level: * Note that individual teachers have a great impact on student achievement 1. Instructional Strategies 1... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 10 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-26-MAMSE Redux and You - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr An overview of MAMSE Spring 2008 Conference. Some good teaching ideas and an overview of our presentation are included. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters; MAMSE Downloads: 23 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-14 Totally Teacher Tech - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Some places to help teachers: Youtube comparable: Teacher Tube - Kind of like Youtube but focused on education. Has a variety of teacher generated videos. Has a lot of videos done by educators. These can be imbedded on a blog or a web site. Youth Created Media - Video created by youths. Good for examples of what kids can do. Video Lessons from around the web. Not directly educational. Rather this site promotes learning... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters; technology Downloads: 29 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-15 PD on the Cheap - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr In Podcast #15 (PD on the Cheap), we continue our discussion of NMSA07 Conference sessions. Shawn takes a look at Project LEAD which is centered around Pre-service and service teachers. However, the ideas can be used in a variety of settings. We also discuss some of strategies to improve literacy skills. As usual, there are some good links included. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 13 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-32-Integrating Web 2 - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Shawn and I talk about Web 2.0 and how teachers can learn more about it. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 1 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-30-Student Learning Factors, Advisory & Mailbag - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr News & Information, Student Level Factors: The biggest question for educators is whether factors outside our control are determinate or can we, as educators, make a difference in the lives of children regardless of those issues? Links and more.... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters; advisory Downloads: 11 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-5-No_Place_Like_Homework - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr A whole podcast about homework. Get ideas for homework efficiency. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 16 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-18-CSI - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr We discuss the education systems of China, the States, and India. Our conversation centers around a new video called, Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination. The video spotlights six high school students, two each from China, the United States and India. The video makes the case that students in China and India work harder, spend more time working on school work and take school much more seriously than their American counterparts... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 15 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-41-Free Kindle, Free iTunes and Free Second Life - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Free Kindle!, (please Jack and/or Jeff!), Free iTunes (U), and Free Second Life! News & Events 1. Start planning for October's Month of the Young Adolescent! 2. Ohio Middle School Association's Annual Conference, February 19-20, 2009 in Sandusky, OH. 3. Institute for Middle Level Leadership. July 20-23 4. Best Practices for Student Success. July 28 & August 6 5. NMSA Annual Conference, October 30 - November 1 (Video sample) 6... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 59 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-39-Book Talk, Hacking and Transformation - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Mailbag Follow up, Advisory ideas, Summer Reading list and news. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 10 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-40-Google, Wisdom in Group Learning, and More Technology in Education - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr News and information about Middle School. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 8 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-17-Telling Tales - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Podcast #17 12-22-08 How much "truth" do we tell kids? Are "myths, fables, and other good story constructs important? Horodotus vs. Thucydides Just the facts or don't let the facts get in the way of a good story? How do we teach kids to be good critical thinkers whilst still keeping up good stories? With the advent of YouTube, and other web pages, how do we teach kids to think critically and still keep alive "fables"? - The use of allagory in teaching? General Guidelines for Teaching with Folk T... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 32 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-38-Mailbag-Grab bag - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Podcast #38 The Mail Bag Grab Bag: Eclectic discussions this week on Middle Level Education! News & Events 1. Start planning for October's Month of the Young Adolescent! 2. Innovative Practices Across the Curriculum, June 24 in Minnesota. 3. Institute for Middle Level Leadership. July 13-16 & 20-23 4. Best Practices for Student Success. July 28 & August 6 5. NMSA Annual Conference, October 30 - November 1 6... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 15 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-35-Wikis - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr News and Information NMSA Annual Conference, October 30 - November 1, 2008 Housing and Transportation updated on website. Make housing arrangements via their website for discounts on hotel rooms. 1. Students want more use of gaming technology in their learning. 64% of students report that they are gamers and consider that a must have in their schools. Only 15% of teachers see that as a means of effective teaching... Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 15 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-23-Special NCLB Innovation - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Join us as we take a look at the Middle School in the news. We discuss Special Education, IDEA and NCLB. How does Edison's Innovation apply to Middle School? Advisory activities are suggested. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters Downloads: 25 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | MSM-27-Enthusiastically wrapping our brains around the News and Reeves' Research! - Troy Patterson & Shawn McGirr Middle School News & Information, Why do students lose enthusiasm?, Reeves Research, Long-Term Memory are all discussed. Keywords: middle school; podcast; junior high; education; middle school matters; Reeves Downloads: 28 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Central Baptist Church MSM Podcast - Mike Shaeffer Podcast of the Middle School Ministry at Central Baptist Church in College Station, Texas. Keywords: middle school ministry; youth ministry; student ministry; middle school Downloads: 2 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Central.Baptist.Church.MSM.Podcast - Mike Shaeffer A Podcast of the Middle School Ministry at Central Baptist Church in College Station, TX Keywords: Middle school ministry; youth ministry; student ministry; middle school Downloads: 135 |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Change rap - Mr. Ardito This is a rap about change in ecosystems from a middle school Life Science class. Keywords: Science; Middle School; Living Environment Downloads: 13 Average rating: (0 review) |
![[movingimage]](/images/mediatype_movingimage.gif) | Menstrual Cycle Interactive Animation - Mr. Ardito This is a very detailed interactive animation illustrating the menstrual cycle in humans. It was prepared for a middle school Life Science class. The creators are Emily, Philip, and Ari. Keywords: Science; Middle School; Living Environment Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Energy Pyramids podcast - Mr. Ardito This is a podcast about energy pyramids made by middle school students in a Life Science class. Keywords: Science; Middle School; Living Environment Average rating: (0 review) |
![[other]](/images/mediatype_other.gif) | Mitosis Animation - Mr. Ardito This is a flash animation demonstrating the phases of mitosis (cell division) made by a student in a middle school Life Science class. Keywords: Science; Middle School; Living Environment Average rating: (0 review) |
![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Trophic Levels - Mr. Ardito This is a discussion of trophic levels in ecosystems by middle school students in a Life Science class. Keywords: Science; Middle School; Living Environment Downloads: 23 Average rating: (0 review) |