As I just finished my final paper for this class I found myself being very self reflective as to all the tools and resources we have examined. I know that I want perfect my own teaching and now I feel that I have many more tools and resources to do just that. As we continue with this course of study I am excited to see what is next!!
I start a new adventure with a entire new grade level this fall and have to say I am very excited to face the challenge. I think about the job I do everyday and know to me it is not just a job but a passion to teach and engage my students.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
What is Pinterest??
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-pinterest-teaching-learning?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29
We all know what the new thing in facebook is and how it is helping people stay connected. Pinterst is that new idea in the social network. I currently do not use pinterest but realize just how many uses it may really have in terms of education. This article has several five minutes or less video clips discussing
pinterest and the value to education. Makes me think about my little sister who just started her first teaching job in Phoneix Arizona and is using pinterest to gain classroom set up and bulletin board ideas. Maybe something I could benefit from as well. Keeping up with the technology also means paying attention to strategies being shared collaboratively across the country!!
We all know what the new thing in facebook is and how it is helping people stay connected. Pinterst is that new idea in the social network. I currently do not use pinterest but realize just how many uses it may really have in terms of education. This article has several five minutes or less video clips discussing
pinterest and the value to education. Makes me think about my little sister who just started her first teaching job in Phoneix Arizona and is using pinterest to gain classroom set up and bulletin board ideas. Maybe something I could benefit from as well. Keeping up with the technology also means paying attention to strategies being shared collaboratively across the country!!
DI...the new education buzz word!!
http://www.edutopia.org/stw-differentiated-instruction-budget-resources-downloads?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29
WOW!! This is a GREAT article with a wealth of information and resources about differentiated instruction. As we prepare for the new school year I am excited yet nervous to get the ball rolling and see just what is in store. Thinking about the classes, students, parents and colleagues I will be working with this year has me challenging myself to be a better teacher. Utilizing the resources and the term differentiated instruction is always a challenge depending on the individual students in the classroom but something I feel I am ready to take on. Teacher planning and collaboration are critical components of instruction as this is a way to work together for the sake of the students. So keep in mind the bigger picture....Engaging all students in every lesson using differentiated instruction strategies.
WOW!! This is a GREAT article with a wealth of information and resources about differentiated instruction. As we prepare for the new school year I am excited yet nervous to get the ball rolling and see just what is in store. Thinking about the classes, students, parents and colleagues I will be working with this year has me challenging myself to be a better teacher. Utilizing the resources and the term differentiated instruction is always a challenge depending on the individual students in the classroom but something I feel I am ready to take on. Teacher planning and collaboration are critical components of instruction as this is a way to work together for the sake of the students. So keep in mind the bigger picture....Engaging all students in every lesson using differentiated instruction strategies.
Practice and Warm Temps
www.petoskeynews.com/news/featured/pnr-keeping-your-cool-student-athletes-should-take-precautions-against-heatrelated-illness-20120810,0,2455697.story?track=rss
As I was reading this article I am reminded of the extreme heat related illness that can ultimately lead to death if not taken seriously. As a soccer coach I remind my athletes every practice about the importance of drinking water and knowing the limits of excessive practicing. We actually do not practice outside if the temperature with the heat index is 90 degrees or higher. As the fall sports seasons start coaches, athletes, and parents need to be aware of the dangers involved with practices in the extreme heat. Knowing the limitations of each athlete and listening to their individual concerns may and hopefully will avoid the heat related illness and even death. A scary thought but something that needs to be taken seriously by everyone!!
As I was reading this article I am reminded of the extreme heat related illness that can ultimately lead to death if not taken seriously. As a soccer coach I remind my athletes every practice about the importance of drinking water and knowing the limits of excessive practicing. We actually do not practice outside if the temperature with the heat index is 90 degrees or higher. As the fall sports seasons start coaches, athletes, and parents need to be aware of the dangers involved with practices in the extreme heat. Knowing the limitations of each athlete and listening to their individual concerns may and hopefully will avoid the heat related illness and even death. A scary thought but something that needs to be taken seriously by everyone!!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Student art taken to a new level!!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/more-than-3000-students-submit-artworks-for-annual-exhibition/2012/08/08/8bd6e354-e182-11e1-98e7-89d659f9c106_story.html?wprss=rss_homepage
This article talks about the art exhibit and competition for the Martin Luther King Library in DC. Reading this article reminds me that all students can be successful if they are simply just given a chance to SHINE. As teachers we have to be able to adapt lessons to meet the needs of all students. This exhibit does just that as these students are considered "special needs kids." It is heartwarming to see the support the kids get from their parents and others. Finding that special talent of children and giving them the resources to be successful is what makes me love my career as a teacher. So think about these students and what you can do with the talent of your students!!
This article talks about the art exhibit and competition for the Martin Luther King Library in DC. Reading this article reminds me that all students can be successful if they are simply just given a chance to SHINE. As teachers we have to be able to adapt lessons to meet the needs of all students. This exhibit does just that as these students are considered "special needs kids." It is heartwarming to see the support the kids get from their parents and others. Finding that special talent of children and giving them the resources to be successful is what makes me love my career as a teacher. So think about these students and what you can do with the talent of your students!!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Connected Educator and New Teachers!!
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/new-teachers-becoming-connected-educators-lisa-dabbs?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29
As I was reading this article I found myself thinking about my first year as a teacher and am reminded of the challenges I faced. I had an amazing team of teachers and strong administrators that helped me through the first few years. I learned a lot and really put things into perspective about the job we have as teachers. The five ideas for new teachers to be connected educators I believe can be helpful for veteran teachers as well. As we prepare for the new school year there are things that I need to work on to better myself and these ideas actually pertain to me as well. Networking and sharing ideas with colleagues is such a powerful resource and can be very useful for all teachers.
As I was reading this article I found myself thinking about my first year as a teacher and am reminded of the challenges I faced. I had an amazing team of teachers and strong administrators that helped me through the first few years. I learned a lot and really put things into perspective about the job we have as teachers. The five ideas for new teachers to be connected educators I believe can be helpful for veteran teachers as well. As we prepare for the new school year there are things that I need to work on to better myself and these ideas actually pertain to me as well. Networking and sharing ideas with colleagues is such a powerful resource and can be very useful for all teachers.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Soccer has an Impact!!
http://dcscores.blogspot.com/2012/08/dc-scores-alumni-volunteer-their-time.html
These soccer stars will always have an impact on the kids the work with at summer camp. Such an amazing experience I have had as a coach with DC SCORES for eight years in which I will start my ninth in the fall. Nana is one of success stories. He was in my 4th grade class and started playing soccer that year. He has a great attitude and loves to show his soccer skills. I remember a conversation I had with him and his mother about playing soccer. She wanted him to be active and he wanted to play because I was the coach. This ultimately allowed him to strive in academics as well because he wanted to play but had to maintain his grades. Still to this day seven years later he talks about his first year with DC SCORES. It is amazing to think about how we as teachers can have such an everlasting impact on the lives of our students. With the help of non-profit organizations such as DC SCORES our students have endless opportunities to be who they want to be!!!
These soccer stars will always have an impact on the kids the work with at summer camp. Such an amazing experience I have had as a coach with DC SCORES for eight years in which I will start my ninth in the fall. Nana is one of success stories. He was in my 4th grade class and started playing soccer that year. He has a great attitude and loves to show his soccer skills. I remember a conversation I had with him and his mother about playing soccer. She wanted him to be active and he wanted to play because I was the coach. This ultimately allowed him to strive in academics as well because he wanted to play but had to maintain his grades. Still to this day seven years later he talks about his first year with DC SCORES. It is amazing to think about how we as teachers can have such an everlasting impact on the lives of our students. With the help of non-profit organizations such as DC SCORES our students have endless opportunities to be who they want to be!!!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Chick fil-A... Can we learn something here??
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/under-god/post/eat-more-chicken-rallies-protests-of-support-and-critique-planned-at-chick-fil-a-restaurants/2012/08/01/gJQAb3TMPX_blog.html?wprss=rss_homepage
I know this is really is not an educational article but I am thinking that there really is a lesson to be learned here!! This scandal is making headlines all over the country in which people are boycotting the food chain becuase of comments. Some believe the comments were taking out of context. Either way there is a lesson to be learned here. The protests being held around the country are showing just how much people are for or againist the issue of gay and lesbian rights. It will be interesting to see just how much a financial impact the protests will have on the resturant chain. To be honest...the food is good and their salads are AMAZING!!
I know this is really is not an educational article but I am thinking that there really is a lesson to be learned here!! This scandal is making headlines all over the country in which people are boycotting the food chain becuase of comments. Some believe the comments were taking out of context. Either way there is a lesson to be learned here. The protests being held around the country are showing just how much people are for or againist the issue of gay and lesbian rights. It will be interesting to see just how much a financial impact the protests will have on the resturant chain. To be honest...the food is good and their salads are AMAZING!!
Assessments
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/making-assessments-meaningful-heather-wolpert-gawron
Assessments! Are they really showing what students have learned in the classroom and from your teaching?
As I was reading this article it reminds me of my own teaching and the types of assessment tools I use. What a very informative post and related to Common Core which was also has a huge impact. As we are working in our distrcit to adopt the standards it was very intersting to read about ways to make assessments that are meaningful and measurable using different formats. I like the criteria for designing asssessment tools as it takes into consideration multiple learning styles. Overall a GREAT article with information to start thinking about as we preapare for the new school year.
So thinking about assessments we as teachers need to remember our students and what you want them to learn from your lessons.
Assessments! Are they really showing what students have learned in the classroom and from your teaching?
As I was reading this article it reminds me of my own teaching and the types of assessment tools I use. What a very informative post and related to Common Core which was also has a huge impact. As we are working in our distrcit to adopt the standards it was very intersting to read about ways to make assessments that are meaningful and measurable using different formats. I like the criteria for designing asssessment tools as it takes into consideration multiple learning styles. Overall a GREAT article with information to start thinking about as we preapare for the new school year.
So thinking about assessments we as teachers need to remember our students and what you want them to learn from your lessons.
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