Starcast 0127
Here is the mp3 file from January 27 Star grant meeting. Star0127 23.2MB (25 minutes 23 seconds)
Let me first say that the audio quality is fair at best. The sound level is low, so after you download crank up your volume. I take the blame for this, I had equipment failure and my backup machine wasn’t quite up to par.
I’m not sure that we cleared up much with anyone there about CSCOPE. There seemed to be a lack of knowledge about CSCOPE and how to implement, how much to use, and I don’t know what.
As much as I hate to say it, we might need some sort of staff development. I will surely regret saying this, but I wouldn’t mind being a part of the staff development that got everyone on the same page with CSCOPE.
Oh, let me say thanks to Craig. I didn’t realize how much he was carrying me through this before today. He makes facilitating these discussions look easy.
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:44 am
I just listened to the teachers discussing their experiences with CSCOPE and I felt the need to respond. A comment was made that CSCOPE does not help but hinders new teachers. I have currently been reassigned to a grade I have never taught before and I am self contained. I have never taught math before and CSCOPE has a wealth of information when it comes to explaining what I am supposed to teach. I use CSCOPE simply as a resource and I ALWAYS use the book and whatever else I need to get the lesson taught properly. I can log into CSCOPE at home or after hours and I don’t have to bother the other teachers for ideas or beg the MASTERFUL teachers who don’t really have time for new teachers. I kinda like that!