February 2012
12 posts
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Inspiration
I love that every semester my students inspire me! I have found that by giving them the freedom to make choices in their learning affords them the opportunity to do amazing things.
Giving up control in my own classroom has done the very opposite of what I was taught in my teacher education program… I remember being told to have every single minute planned out, because one didn’t...
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Role Models?
I’m not going to lie, I am a perfectionist! My perfectionism often costs me a lot of time, worry, and stress as I continually strive for something that is humanly impossible. The interesting thing is, I constantly try to convince my students of the harm in reaching for perfection, it’s not attainable and so why not instead strive for excellence. Sometimes I think I need to heed my...
tommy's tenacious tumblr: What I've Learned About... →
tmac721:
Going to Harvard means I have the very unique opportunity to be around a lot of smart people. Now, when I say “smart people,” I don’t mean that guy who always wins trivia night. I mean, blazingly intelligent individuals who are regarded as the pre-eminent scholars in their field. It’s pretty…
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Would I Be Okay?
It’s amazing to me that we are still talking about differentiation because of the lack of implementation for all learners. I remember when I started my education career nine years ago that differentiation was the “buzz” word that was being utilized. Educators were discussing how to meet ALL students’ needs by varying process, product, content, and environment. In nine years, I feel that the...
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Safe Blogging for Students in the Classroom →
Happened on this site today when searching for a blog that one of my 4th graders could safely use from home. We now will be using this platform in class. I was able to set up each student with a username and password. They each have their own blog spot that will post a link on our class spot. As administrator, I approve everything before it’s posted. Am loving this space right now! I...
Tumblr Teacher: Girl with a Lesson Plan: Sigh →
iamlittlei:
One of my GT kids just e-mailed me to say that she can’t do her homework because she left her folder at school.
This kid has done stuff like this before. And on the one hand, I appreciate that she does think to e-mail me. But, you know…sorry for your luck? Remember your folder…
I’m curious as to why you specified that the student was GT… Often I notice that educators believe...
: Teach to the heart! →
adventuresinlearning:
creative-education:
life-and-light:
Four student desires in the classroom:
1. Adventure
2. Laughter
3. Challenge
4. Fascination
If your classroom doesn’t include these elements, if you’re simply following along with the paint-by-numbers curriculum you’ve been provided, then classroom management will be a never-ending struggle….
Preach it! Preach it LOUD!
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Social Media and Teaching Digital Natives « ErHead →
It’s a digital world, let’s teach that way!
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What if?
You know it’s funny… I love providing my students with learning opportunities to allow them to think critically and solve problems. Typically this type of thinking fosters innovation. The problem in teaching is, so often we are control freaks. I say that lightly and humorously, but also honestly. Giving up control to the students in the classroom can be hard.
What if they go...
Ten Sites Supporting Digital Classroom... →
revolutionizeed:
Wall Wisher – Like collaborating with virtual post-it notes on a virtual wall. It really has lots of uses. There are so many ways to incorporate Wall Wisher in the classroom. Make sure you take a look.
I’ve always liked Wall Wisher and some of these other sites are great as well. Looking to try out Titan Pad soon in my classroom!
January 2012
6 posts
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Remember Why You Are Here...
Today, in the field of education it is easy to get caught up in the hub-bub of negativity that surrounds the schools and educators within them. It appears that the profession, which should be held of the highest esteem, is constantly questioned by outsiders debating the worth of the schooling experience and the credentials of the educators that fill our nation’s classrooms. Right now it...
Any Intelligent Fool →
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction.” ~Albert Einstein
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If you're not stumbling, what are you doing? →
Amazing resource generator on topics of your interest.
“A generation ago as a father I learned early to see small children as...”
– Treat Children As the Scientists They Are and Skip the Terrible Two’s (via gjmueller)
Why I Love My Students...
Teacher: Today we're going to dig through some trash. You need to evaluate the trash to determine which class culture it came from.
Students: We get to dig in trash?
Teacher: Yes.
Students: This is the best class ever!
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Thank You... Outstanding Teachers
Lately, with all of the discussion about education I began to reflect on my own education. Growing up I don’t ever remember a teacher focusing entire lessons and units around students being able to pass a standardized test score, but instead I remember amazing learning experiences that I cherish and carry with me today. It was these experiences that contributed to my love of learning and...