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"ask the right questions, find your own answers." Jan./Feb. 2009
Free Webinar
 
Need an introduction and/or refresher? Would a colleague like to learn more?
 
Our next webinar: "Introduction to www.yourtake.org" will be held on:
 
  Tues., March 10
  4:00-4:45pm (EDT)
 
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What's New? 
flyer pg 1Timely New Lesson 
 
 "Incriminating Facebook Photos Force Punishments at School"
 
The scenario examines what happens when pictures posted on Facebook show students engaging in behavior which violates school policy (in this case drinking alcohol). What exactly happened? Does the punishment fit the "crime?" Are there other ways to handle a difficult situation?

flyer pg 1Teacher Survey

 
Over 90% of teachers surveyed cited the following benefits:
  • Encourages student participation
  • Engages and interests students
  • Expands student thinking about a topic
  • Encourages students to consider other points of view
  • Stimulates and/or augments discussion about substantive issues
Thanks For Telling Us What's On Your Mind!
 
Thank you to all who have used SCAN with students and have provided us with feedback, by survey or phone. We carefully review your input and factor it into changes we make or plan to make.
 
Congratulations to Devin Ryan-Pullen from the City of Burlington Public Schools in New Jersey, our December winner of the $50 Staples gift card!
 
Our next drawing will be February 27, 2009. Just use SCAN with students and complete our online survey to enter (link will be sent after your SCAN session)!
 
Some Recent Student Comments About SCAN
  • "I enjoyed using SCAN to learn about problems in real life."
  • "I thought it was easy to use"
  • "It was really good to see other peoples' perspectives. Going to a different point of view made you think differently." 
  • "It helps you understand decisions and issues more easily."
  • "I think that it is better than TV or reading (that means it is huge!). Thank you for making this (site)."
  • "It helped us talk about issues people face everyday in a new way. I liked the points of view, so you could see it how a real parent or counselor would."

 
 

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