Sorry folks...the Edgenuity battle continues. It's the first Monday of school and I already see this Edgenuity being shoved in students' faces - literally! Congrats to the staff though. For undoing what I have worked so hard to teach my kids - that computers, TV's, iPads, TV etc are to be used in moderation. Heck...my … Continue reading So It Begins…..
Category: edgenuity
A Positive Spin
Well, I've been asked to be sure to give my school some positive feedback on my blog... I can say that I'm pretty positive that I should have been in that building more than the one time, yesterday. Would it have made a difference? Maybe? Maybe not? But at the very least, I wouldn't have … Continue reading A Positive Spin
Adding Edgenuity Classes!!?? REALLY!
Ok so our kids have had it with Edgenuity....not to mention parents have had it with snow days....but, after a snow day my kids return to school; dreading Edgenuity. Shortly after arriving and going to said dreaded lab, I get a text showing me a slip of paper. This paper (hopefully featured image) essentially spells … Continue reading Adding Edgenuity Classes!!?? REALLY!
The Stories Get Better Each Day…
Ok so apparently some students have been told that "if they fail Edgenuity they fail the class"....hmmm? Since when did our school system endorse distance learning over local instruction? If that's the case, mine can stay home all day, do it from home and save me a TON. Of money in wasted lunches, clothing, gas … Continue reading The Stories Get Better Each Day…
Experiment Gone Terribly Wrong
Ok...so, this "wonderful" program called Edgenuity is suppose to "prepare students to work independently to prepare for college"? Ok. How can they do so if it's controlled by staff who do not do THEIR job? My children were sent home with a letter over Christmas break indicating percentages expected in each class for Edgenuity. I … Continue reading Experiment Gone Terribly Wrong
PERFECT Time to use Edgenuity
Well...congrats East Jessamine....kids have missed 4 more days of school because of the frigid temps. Would have been a PERFECT time for kids to focus on Edgenuity....if it wasn't LOCKED. Assessments, locked. Lessons, locked. I don't understand. Kids are being held responsible for grades....punished even...yet, who's responsible for the Edgenuity problems? Was told tonight of … Continue reading PERFECT Time to use Edgenuity
Is There A Light At The End…?
Is there a light at the end of this tunnel ? I think so. I admit, there have been brief moments where I feel defeated and quitting surfaces my mind for just a moment. I know better! I am NOT a quitter. People have GOT to start speaking up! ANYONE can watch! I spoke with … Continue reading Is There A Light At The End…?
Unlocking with Strings Attached
As if the time between the lesson and being locked out of a quiz is not enough....how about this.... When teacher was asked to unlock assessment/quiz so the student could work on a second attempt (of 3), they were told "not until you give me (in writing) the corrected answers to the first assessment". REALLY?? … Continue reading Unlocking with Strings Attached
Updates-“Working at Your Own Pace”
The purpose of edgenuity is for kids to be able to "work at their own pace". After a semester of this, you would think the kinks would be worked out and I would not be bringing this to you. An EXAMPLE of how the use of this educational tool is being so underutilized in our … Continue reading Updates-“Working at Your Own Pace”
Common-Core/Standards Based/Edgenuity….all buzz words
Please bear with me a moment. I am TRULY ranting! I am so fed up with the education system that I am begging for someone to just say I am the insane one and put me out of everyone's misery. Slept in today, something our family does not do often. I have two active teens. … Continue reading Common-Core/Standards Based/Edgenuity….all buzz words
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