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"Car salesman to stand-up comedian to Home Economics teacher and he's the football coach: we need more of this guy! http://ning.it/IpWWYb"
May 1
julie michelle george left a comment for Sue Stinson
"Thanks Sue for the heads up on differentiated curriculum. I took a look and will try to contact them re some presenter notes. Not sure if the time difference will fit in! "
Apr 20
julie michelle george posted a blog post

Updated Blog

Hi everyoneI am endeavouring to update my blog most weeks, as a source of new ideas to share. Just finished updating now.http://juliegeorge.global2.vic.edu.au/JulieSee More
Apr 18
julie michelle george commented on Sue Stinson's blog post Food Safety ... a game for middle school students
"I will be giving it a go this week. Thanks!"
Apr 17
Sue Stinson commented on julie michelle george's blog post Differentiated Learning
"Jay - I am just picturing the dance moves - I am going to try this with my rambunctious students this quarter! Thanks for the idea! Sue"
Apr 17
Roxie V. Godfrey Ed.D. is now friends with Ashley E. Crow and Sue Stinson
Apr 17
Roxie V. Godfrey Ed.D. commented on Sue Stinson's blog post Food Safety ... a game for middle school students
"Have not had time to play the game but going to give it a try when we have extra time.  Always open to new ideas so thanks for sharing."
Apr 17
Jay Deagon commented on julie michelle george's blog post Differentiated Learning
"I put music on while my Grade 8 class did the washing up after cooking fried rice and we washed with Glee style dance moves (this was way before Glee came out though)... It kept everyone on task and working at an upbeat pace.  One of the…"
Apr 16
julie michelle george commented on julie michelle george's blog post Differentiated Learning
"Thanks Sue for the feedback. Most helpful. Suddenly it looks a lot easier. I love the word "brandished". Lol!"
Apr 16
Sue Stinson commented on julie michelle george's blog post Differentiated Learning
"Differentiated Learning has been brandished about in the USA for at least seven years.  Truly it fits directly into the teaching of Home Ec - making sure that students have the opportunity to use all different learning styles to learn. …"
Apr 16
julie michelle george commented on julie michelle george's blog post New Blog
"Hi Sue, thanks for the interest. We used to be really spoilt and have 100 minutes for prac classes and 50 for theory...for years...but need to move with the times. Couldn't imagine 42 minutes! Eek! Stay in touch. Julie"
Apr 15
Jay Deagon commented on julie michelle george's blog post Differentiated Learning
"Julie, could you please explain what differentiated learning is? It is not a term that others may have heard about outside Australia.  Cheers, Jay"
Apr 15
Jay Deagon left a comment for Lorraine Collins
"Welcome to HomeEcConnect Lorraine! Enjoy connecting with other Home Economists from around the world."
Apr 15
Lorraine Collins is now a member of HomeEcConnect
Apr 15
julie michelle george posted a blog post

Differentiated Learning

Launching into the brave new world of differentiated learning next semester. Any suggestions? JulieSee More
Apr 9
julie michelle george commented on Sue Stinson's blog post Food Safety ... a game for middle school students
"Will definitely be giving it a go next term. Thanks Sue. J"
Apr 6
 

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Updated Blog

Posted by julie michelle george on April 18, 2012 at 20:27 0 Comments

Hi everyone

I am endeavouring to update my blog most weeks, as a source of new ideas to share. Just finished updating now.

http://juliegeorge.global2.vic.edu.au/

Julie

Differentiated Learning

Posted by julie michelle george on April 9, 2012 at 11:55 5 Comments

Launching into the brave new world of differentiated learning next semester. Any suggestions? Julie

New Blog

Posted by julie michelle george on April 3, 2012 at 20:28 2 Comments

Hi Everybody

I have very recently set up my own blog on behalf of Food Technology at St Joseph's, Echuca, Victoria, Australia. Just about sharing what things I am up to in the classroom....and a little bit of stuff I'm doing at home:

http://juliegeorge.global2.vic.edu.au/

Thanks

Julie

Technologies in the FCS Classroom

Posted by Roxie V. Godfrey Ed.D. on March 24, 2012 at 5:54 0 Comments

I love finding and trying new technologies to use in the classroom for different learning activities and assessments.  These are the new ones that were successful.

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Working for Homec Futures

Started by Vuokko Jarva. Last reply by Sue Stinson Apr 6. 6 Replies

Hi all: Just joined the group.I am a futures researcher retired from my postat the Home Economics teachers Education at Uni Helsinki.I am specialized in consumer education and futures. To be retired…Continue

Title of KLA in other states?

Started by Jeannette James. Last reply by Sue Stinson Mar 20. 3 Replies

Hi all,In NSW we do not have the traditional Home Economics- since about 1993.  I wonder if the new Australian curriculum will change this?  TAS (technological and applied science) is our KLA title.…Continue

Tags: economics, class, Home, technology, Food

World Home Ec day Wed 21st March

Started by Jeannette James Mar 18. 0 Replies

What is your state doing?  How are you celebrating?WA - http://heiawa.com.au/world-home-ec-day-2012/VIC - …Continue

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