TIPS Resource Information

TIPS Tools for Teachers

TIPS Resources for Technology Facilitators

References

The TIPS Development Team & Support Infot

The TIPS Homepage

• Your purpose should be clearly stated.

Question at Issue, or Problem to be Solved:

• Your response should clearly address the topic.

Point of View, or Frame of Reference:

• Your response should include a description of your frame of reference-
  • age level of students
  • description of school population
  • other description that helps to let the reader understand your particular setting.
• Your response can also address how your point of view is similar to another's and why, or different from another's and why.

Clarity, Accuracy, & Relevancy:

• Your response should exhibit clarity of thought.
• You should strive for accuracy in description.
• Your response should be relevant to the issue at hand.

Demonstrates Understanding:

• Your response should reflect the depth and breadth of your understanding of the topic.

Assumptions:

• Your response should clarify and explain any assumptions you may hold about the topic.

Implications:

• Your response should identify significant and realistic implications. In other words, you're telling us what you've learned--now how could someone apply what you've learned--what are the tips you have based on your learning?