I will present resources to back up what I share. I ask the same from you.

An uncommon journey into the field of Education. When do you take a stand? May 26, 2014. Letting the Superintendent know my opinion? When do teachers take a stand, or do they? Soon we will be hearing a lot about our state taking a stand. I cannot help but wonder if the cart is being put before the horse again where perhaps a combination of quality professional development for teachers and more social support systems in communities needs to happen to boost student performance before teachers have to prove.

A New Culture of Learning. I recently finished an intriguing book that is less of a book about technology, but more a book about the social shifts in how we learn due to the dramatic changes in technology. A New Culture of Learning. By Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown describes how the mechanistic nature in which we educate our students does not match the way people are learning outside of school and in the workplace.

Learning to be the teacher I hope to be. Here I am blogging again! After months away, it feels both foreign and familiar to be back here. It feels like it has been much longer, and also just like yesterday. How does all of this make. Not only in whole class interactions, but also when working individually with students. I wrote about the importance of creating an authentic context for learning.

The Journey of a Future Teacher. Blog shows how I can provide differentiated instruction and present extension projects to my students. When I would leave comments with my peers I really strived to give words of encouragement and make them think deeper.

The Classroom Discussion in my Head. Tuesday, March 18, 2014. An example that I would like to point out is my post on Reaching All Students. I think This demonstrates my desire to deepen my perspective on my practice in two ways. One - I am always looking for insight from others into their teaching practices. Sunday, March 16, 2014.

Learn more, Do more, Be more. Schools as a Micro culture. 8221; the loss of a staff member mid year is intense. Especially of a staff ember that spent the latter part of 14 years with the school. Just saying it was a somber day. I learned that many students mourn differently as do adults. The realities of the world are not sheltered from in school despite our attempts.

A chronicle of my adventures in education. Yes, I spelled my title correctly. This quarter I continued my habit of critiquing elements of education technology, in one instance eliciting some thoughtful conversation. I took what I think is my first ever opportunity to post actual student work. In which I contended that number sense should be the true goal of .

Friday, March 21, 2014. How have you grown as a. Enjoying, Exploring, Engaging. Today we had our buddies that we work with at a .

The exploration of becoming a professional teacher. This entire program has emphasized reflection as a huge part of teaching and I must admit reflection is not my strong suit. For book circle this quarter there were several of us interested in the book,.