Math Education: Being Outwitted by Stupidity - Education News By Barry Garelick In a well-publicized paper that addressed why some students were not learning to read, Reid Lyon (2001) concluded that children from disadvantaged backgrounds where early childhood education was not available failed to read because they did not receive effective instruction in the early grades. Many of these children then required special education services to make up for this early failure in reading instruction, which were by and large instruction in phonics as the means of decoding. Some of these students had no specific learning disability other than lack of access to effective instruction. These findings are significant because a similar dynamic is at play in math education: the effective treatment for many students who would otherwise be labeled learning disabled is also the effective preventative measure. In 2010 approximately 2.4 million students were identified with learning disabilities — about three times as many as were identified in 1976-1977.
Paper flower tutorial I thought some of you would enjoy a quick tutorial on how to make those little paper flowers I used as part of my table setting a couple weeks ago. The credit for these go to Martha Stewart (I saw this idea nearly 10 years ago in her magazine, but haven't been able to find it on her website). So here I go.. Step 1: Draw a spiral on a 4x4" square sheet of paper Step 2: Cut out spiral along lines you have drawn Step 3: Begin rolling up the spiral from the outside Step 4: Keep on rolling until there's no more left to roll Step 5: You're done! I used a slightly heavier weight paper for this one, but you can use normal paper as well. Note: You may use a bit of glue or double-stick tape to keep the flower from unrolling and loosening up with time.
New Glasses Transform The Way Colorblind People See The World This special eyewear is giving many a new outlook. EnChroma, a company in Berkeley, California, has created colorblindness correcting glasses, which allow those who are colorblind to see hues they may have never experienced before. While the sunglasses, which are meant for outdoor use in daylight, were first released two years ago, the company's new version is made from polycarbonate -- a material that's kid-friendly and usable in sports. Left: Venice seen by someone with colorblindness. Right: Venice seen by a colorblind person while wearing the EnChroma glasses It's an improvement that could help a significant number of people. An estimated 32 million Americans experience some degree of colorblindness, according to the Wall Street Journal. "Color-coded tasks, like driving, enjoying nature, playing sports, cooking and eating, are all improved," Donald McPherson, co-founder of EnChroma told The Huffington Post in an email. Left: A landscape seen by someone with colorblindness. H/T SF Gate
How To Build The World's Best Paper Airplanes Added on Mar 12, 2011 / Category : Misc / 17 Comments Show them you still have all the skills by helping the kids make these beauties. Learn how to make 12 great designs for the world's best paper planes and make them fly faster and longer. (source) If you like this article, Share it with the world: untitled Are you an artist? Maybe you enjoy crafting on the weekends or even just hanging out with your friends. Good news: Keep it up -- and not just for fun. It's also good for your health. Pursuing creative passions and favorite activities into old age could preserve your mind and stave off dementia, according to a new study in Neurology, a medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers discovered that people who engaged in artistic activities, such as painting, drawing and sculpting, in both middle and old age were 73% less likely to have memory and thinking problems, such as mild cognitive Impairment, that lead to dementia. The study also revealed that craft-based activities such as sewing, woodworking and ceramics in midlife and old age, were 45 percent less likely to encounter cognitive issues. Socializing with others or going to the movies, concerts, book clubs and traveling made the participants 55 percent less likely to develop MCI. 'The key to this study is prevention'
Flashback: Woven Map Basket Maps can be amazing design elements, with all their intricately drawn lines and minute details. But what do you do with a regular paper map that is starting to fall apart from use? In CRAFT Volume 05, crafter Jane Patrick suggested we weave maps into baskets, a fun and interesting way to reuse castoffs and weave a little memory into a functional item. Check out her full tutorial here and pick up a back issue of CRAFT Volume 05, the Paper issue, in the Maker Shed.Woven Memory Basket Weave your vacation road maps into an attractive souvenir. By Jane Patrick Think of basketry as three-dimensional weaving. If you ever wove paper as a child, that’s the basis for this plaited basket. Materials 2-3 large road maps Contrasting string or thread Clothespins Cutting mat Rotary cutter Awl or tapestry needle Scissors Small tweezers White glue (optional) to further stiffen the basket Directions Step 1: Prepare the strips. Fold each strip in half lengthwise. You’ve now woven a diamond.
STAND Lesson 8: Create An Ad "Perhaps the reason creativity is so popular in advertising is because there is so little of it. Creativity is in short supply because we persist in regarding it as an isolated phenomenon." --Howard Gossage, Communication Arts, 1961, reprinted in CA, 1995 The creative team in an advertising agency consists of the writer and the artist. STEP TWO: SELECTING THE BEST IDEA. Print is very effective in conveying information and facts, and less effective in generating strong emotional responses. But recognize that pictures carry multiple meanings and are likely to create less resistance among readers than words. 1. Guidelines for designing a video ad Television is terrific at storytelling, and humor is an effective device for getting people's attention. 1. Guidelines for designing a radio ad Radio is a very effective medium for conveying emotions and feelings, and not so strong on getting across factual information. 1. Guidelines for designing a web ad 1. Sample script for an anti-drug PSA: Loser!
1000 Paper Cranes Backdrop A few weeks ago I introduced you to one of my lovely Brides Laura who was new to the Diary of a Boho Bride feature. You can read all about Laura’s wedding plans HERE . In Laura’s’ introduction I explained that she is a BIG fan of the old DIY and after a few emails and a few sneaky pictures of stuff she had already created, it was clear that she was an even bigger fan of DIY than I first thought. With this in mind I asked is she fancied putting a few posts together for the Blog and she quite happily agreed. So a few weeks ago Laura came armed with a whole host of goodies to my house and we were joined by Jess from Jess Petrie photography who documented the whole thing. So here is the first fo Laura’s DIY tutorials, and for me the best one……….and yes she made all of those paper cranes herself, and threaded them altogether! I’ll pass the Blog over to Laura 1000 paper cranes backdrop What you will need • 1000 pieces of square paper. Instructions • Begin with your square of paper.