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Frequently Asked Questions
We are a Project Wisdom licensed school, but we do not have a password.
How can I get that information?
If your school has purchased a subscription to the ERS, you can expect
an email confirmation within 7-10 days after placing your order with instructions
about how to register and login.
If your school has not purchased a subscription to the ERS, you cannot
register or login but can only preview the site, which often includes
FREE messages and/or lesson plans.
Does this replace a 4th book in the series?
The ERS is not intended to replace any of our binder messages, but instead
supplement the Project Wisdom Library of Series 1, 2, and 3.
After purchasing the ERS subscription, how long
will it take to receive information about getting our staff registered?
This will usually happen within 7-10 business days. If you do not receive
this information within this time frame, contact us at 800-884-4974 or
email
Is there a separate fee associated with the ERS?
The Project Wisdom Educator Resource Site (ERS) was recently developed
as a supplement to your Project Wisdom Library (Series 1, 2, and 3). In
the fall of 2005, we began selling each series of broadcast messages with
the ERS as a "bundled" product. Each "bundled" series
includes a FREE one-year schoolwide subscription to the ERS. When you
complete your Project Wisdom Library (Series 1, 2, and 3), if you wish
to have continued access to the ERS, an annual subscription fee will be
required. For more information, please email
or call 800-884-4974.
How many new messages will we receive with the
subscription?
Thirty-eight new messages with lesson plans will be posted between August
15 and June 15. Other content will also be posted, including inspirational
messages for educators, articles of interest, and stories told by teachers.
If we get one new message per week, what are
we supposed to read on the four remaining week days?
Because the ERS content is based primarily on calendar or current events,
most campuses will plan one day a week for the new ERS materials. The
lesson plans are intended for individual classroom activity and discussion.
On secondary-level campuses, the lesson plans offer a unique opportunity
to incorporate character education into all academic areas. The lesson
plans are also excellent tools for advisory periods. Messages from your
Project Wisdom binder can be read on the remaining days. Once you've purchased
the entire library, you can select from more than 600 broadcast messages.
When we sign up for the yearly subscription,
does it expire after one calendar year or at the end of the school year?
All subscriptions will be good for one calendar year based on the invoice
date. New materials will be posted August 15 through June 15.
Which subjects are included in the lessons?
For elementary-level students, there are activities for all grade levels.
For secondary-level students, the subject areas included are Art, Social
Studies, Language Arts, Science, Math and Computer Science.
Is there an elementary version and a secondary
version and what grades are each appropriate for?
Yes. The elementary version is appropriate for K-5 students. The secondary-level
version is for 6-12 graders. Once you subscribe to the ERS, however, you
have access to both versions, in the event that you want to address the
needs of more advanced students or students with special needs.
How many teachers can sign up with the ERS?
Your annual subscription to the Project Wisdom Educator Resource Site
comes with unlimited seating for each licensed campus. Every educator
on campus will have password-protected access to the materials.
Why does Project Wisdom focus so much on historical
figures rather than contemporary individuals?
The Project Wisdom Library was written so the broadcast messages would
be as timeless as possible. There are two reasons for this: 1) so schools
can recycle through the library over the course of many years (we have
schools that have been broadcasting for as many as 12 years), and 2) as
a way to save schools money because the library doesn't have to be continually
replaced.
Why doesn't Project Wisdom quote more contemporary
individuals?
Our experience tells us that quoting individuals who do not have a long-standing,
positive reputation with the public is a challenge. Quoting a pop-culture
idol may get students' initial attention, but many of these individuals
do not lead exemplary lives. Some have proven quick to fall from grace
in the public's eye. Another challenge is finding appropriate words of
wisdom from those contemporary individuals who may in fact be good role
models. And finally, it is also our belief that it is important to expose
students to classic heroes and great thinkers from history, literature,
world faiths, and the arts.
Our content team is always open to suggestions for contemporary individuals
who have proven themselves as reliable role models. We enthusiastically
welcome recommendations.
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