2012.03.31+Resources

 = #elemchat March 31, 2012 : Appropriate Homeowork Practices for Today's Elementary Learners =
 * 1) Links shared by #ElemChat organisers
 * 2) Links shared by #ElemChat participants
 * 3) Questions for directing discussion

Links shared by #ElemChat organisers
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 * Abolishing Homework: Practical Thoughts @johntspencer http://www.educationrethink.com/2012/02/practical-thoughts-for-those-abolishing.html
 * Rethinking Homework by @alfiekohn http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/rethinkinghomework.htm #elemchat
 * Why the Grade X 10 Minutes for Homework is a Fail by @pernilleripp http://mrspripp.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-grade-x-10-minutes-for-homework-is.html
 * So What’s My Problem with Homework? by @pernilleripp http://mrspripp.blogspot.com/2010/12/so-whats-my-problem-with-homework.html
 * The Truth about Homework by @alfiekohn http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/edweek/homework.htm
 * Five Hallmarks of Good Homework via @ascd http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept10/vol68/num01/Five-Hallmarks-of-Good-Homework.aspx
 * Homework by @datruss http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/homework/
 * 15 Things Kids Can Do Instead of Homework by @davidwees http://davidwees.com/content/25-things-kids-can-do-instead-of-homework
 * 25 Myths about Homework by @davidwees http://davidwees.com/content/25-myths-about-homework
 * Homework Why’s and Homework-Wise by @MrWejr http://chriswejr.com/2010/10/13/homework-whys-and-homework-wise/
 * The Less Homework Revolution by Nancy Kalish http://bit.ly/esQOh8
 * The homework debate continues @krivett1 http://elearningr14.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/homework-debate-continues.html
 * #ptchat archive "Meaningful Homework that Engages Parents" @joe_mazza http://tinyurl.com/7mgsbly
 * Homework success, Mimi Yang http://untilnextstop.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/homework-success.html
 * The Homework Debate @PeterMDeWitt Education Week http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding_common_ground/2012/02/the_homework_debate.html
 * Why I don't assign homework @markbarnes19 http://resultsonlylearning.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/top-5-reasons-i-dont-assign-homework.html
 * Who Takes Responsibility for Homework? What is the Parent’s Role? http://rickackerly.com/2012/03/28/who-takes-responsibility-for-homework-what-is-the-parents-role/



Links shared by #ElemChat participants
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@PeterMDeWit:t The Homework Debate #elemchat http://t.co/Cm9sA9vy via @educationweek @cybraryman1: @carrie2226 Love to see once in a while parent-child activity See My Family Events pg (top left ) http://t.co/gtW8tuYg @plnaugle: Rethinking Homework by Alfie Kohn http://t.co/SHS9p159 @datruss: My post on the value (or rather lack of value) of homework http://t.co/csJ9MaOD @lobroo: We use Ian Lillico homework grid - extends beyond classroom work. This is an example and simple explanation http://t.co/bN25T6w4 @plnaugle: Interesting comments - Homework Should Be Banned - For & Against http://t.co/P6ojDoSM @cybraryman1: @Dr_Teach See my daily homework assignment here & read letter excerpt: http://t.co/DexALSly @theASIDEblog: Homework using tech changes the dynamic. Forget paperwork for the sake of work. Stop the worksheets. #AYWW http://t.co/kEsDknIB @stumpteacher: My Issues With Homework: http://t.co/OmHNjR7Q @plnaugle: Maybe we should ask our students SHOULD WE GET HOMEWORK? http://t.co/pgVhEiWQ @plnaugle: Should we assign homework? | Edutopia http://t.co/b62h1y6Q @CarrieGelson: Joe Bower has an awesome page on his blog re abolishing homework http://t.co/RVPlSk6o @plnaugle: How many of us have something like this - Homework Policy from CMS http://t.co/S8n3u6S1 @Edu_Trends: I would suggest all fans of HW to read 's the Homework Myth http://t.co/znIBtrGU @cybraryman1: My Homework Debate page: http://t.co/Z1Q83FU3 @plnaugle: School homework does no good, study shows | American Vision News http://t.co/9FPAYXYa @whatedsaid: I like how @sherrattsam uses the class blog for home reflection on class learning http://t.co/WqtwU6ha @pluke17: Special Topic / The Case For and Against Homework - http://t.co/jcPTyTFx - important to recognise the research @cybraryman1: If my students did not understand HW they wrote what they learned in class that day. My HW System: http://t.co/itqLelnU @traintheteacher: My class loved participating in @collaboreyes project as a home learning task. Great way to learn about kids http://t.co/c4caibAc @YvonneCa2: RT @PeterMDeWitt: The Homework Debate http://t.co/Cm9sA9vy via @educationweek @pioneer_susie: missing @cybraryman http://t.co/YYzG8OKG @plnaugle: Do Your Homework http://t.co/o49PUOkY Like the questions we could use in place of HW @cybraryman1: My Homework Help - Extended Learning page (for students, parents if is assigned): http://t.co/3KZ1hJmK @plnaugle: Homework Revolt, More Schools Districts Cutting Back - http://t.co/LfO7SVcr http://t.co/vdkeFU1r @doriedance: My students love educational websites to explore. http://t.co/tSQkXZGd @cybraryman1: My Homework Help - Extended Learning page (for students, parents if is assigned): http://t.co/3KZ1hJmK @CarrieGelson: how research doesn't support HW at this age I have this on my blog http://t.co/IqJ3u5dO @CarrieGelson: http://t.co/tKpTsSEe French parents boycott homework @wagongrrl: assigning homework assumes a child HAS a home.



Questions for directing discussion
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 * Q1: Is homework necessary to learn or necessary?
 * Q2: What is your general philosophy with respect to assigning homework?
 * Q3: What types/aspects of homework are ineffective or inappropriate?
 * Q4: What criteria must be met for homework to be considered appropriate, effective?
 * Q5: How much (if any) homework is appropriate to assign at different levels of elementary?
 * Q6: Students are often assigned nightly reading homework. Variations include reading logs, etc... Your thoughts?
 * Q7: What strategies or tools do you suggest for organizing an individualized homework program?
 * Q8: how involved should parents be? How do you communicate that?
 * Q9: Share with us any Extending Learning Assignments that you feel really engaged your students?
 * Q10: Share your biggest takeaway today