Sep

28

Note to Will Richardson and WNY BOCES Leaders

September 28, 2006 | 3 Comments

Just think, everything I’m writing about, all the great stuff starting to happen for real students in G-Town is thanks to you. Because you empowered a principal, who in turn empowered teachers, our students are benefiting. Ever wonder if what you’re all doing makes a difference for kids? I’m here to tell you it does.
A [...]

Sep

28

We don’t need no thought control.

September 28, 2006 | 2 Comments

I’ve been paying attention to this blog, JCC CSC 1590 Computing Fundamentals I, created for our college level course that’s taught here, to our students, by our math teacher for Jamestown Community College credit. If Mrs. Furman keeps this up, her students will be owning the content in no time. As Jordan and Courtney have shown [...]

Sep

28

Doctor, doctor, give me the news.

September 28, 2006 | 1 Comment

Think about this post from Theresa G. on Grand Rounds. Theresa is a staff development specialist working with area schools. She has created this blog as “A space for educators and professional developers to share research in education, discuss what they are reading and doing in school districts, and enhance their knowledge.” 
In the post Theresa [...]

Sep

26

Who, me? Not me.

September 26, 2006 | 3 Comments

Why is it that disciplinary meetings with parents and students so often go the same way, with parents focusing on everything but the student’s bad behavior? I understand the importance of listening to students and parents so that they’re heard. I understand that we make some mistakes at school too and that we’re not perfect, none [...]

Sep

25

A great blog that I keep returning to every day.

September 25, 2006 | Comments Off

If you haven’t checked out The Pulse, you really need to spend some time reading it. It’s been my go-to read every day, where I can really have my thinking challenged by some of the brightest minds in education. Please consider weighing  in on an issue that touches you–that’s what the site is there for [...]

Sep

25

He’s makin’ a list and checkin’ it twice. . .

September 25, 2006 | 2 Comments

I have a great idea for motivating our students! We can publish a list of those students most in need of improvement. By raising their level of anxiety, it will encourage these students to do much better. Without that, they won’t work hard, won’t look at the research, and won’t endeavor to improve. But I [...]

Sep

24

So tell me who are you?

September 24, 2006 | 6 Comments

When you meet someone new, do you take the time to get to know them? I’m thinking of the way a conversation goes, where each person takes turns asking and answering questions, sort of an even exchange of information or ideas.
In many ways, blogging isn’t like that at all. I realized this at a meeting [...]

Sep

21

Take this job and love it.

September 21, 2006 | Comments Off

There are days in this job when seemingly nothing goes as planned. Student issues override everything and some nights I arrive home realizing I’ve just reacted to everything that was coming at me all day long. Not the best management style, not intended, and certainly not the kind of day that anyone wants to have. [...]

Sep

19

Why are we using blogging in the classroom?

September 19, 2006 | 6 Comments

This afternoon, I posted about two teachers in G-Town who are experimenting with blogging in the classroom. When I posted, I was thinking about the technology and the fact that the students are really being expected to do the same kinds of things as in a traditional classroom, just in a different medium. I was wondering how much [...]

Sep

19

Teachers giving it a go in G-Town

September 19, 2006 | 4 Comments

Two teachers in G-Town are giving blogs a try in the classroom. Crystal is using a classroom blog to post questions for students in her college level computing fundamentals course. I can see her students struggling to move beyond the level of commication they’re accustomed to on IM and myspace. Crystal remains dedicated to the content [...]

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