After quickly showing the first graders in my class how to make a post to our brand new science blog, I was a little concerned with how this little experiment of mine would go. Even with the simplest of platforms that I could find, there are so many steps and I could see their faces filled with confusion and concern while I showed them how it would work.

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.

Learning about learning to better serve the community.

Now I want to touch on the importance of giving feedback to our students. 8211; Get to know which students are able to hear blunt feedback and take it and work hard to improve, and get to know which students need you to build up their confidence by pointing out what you noticed them doing well and giving feedback that shows you are proud of them.

Cohort Blogs, My Blog. Small stirrings of questions that began in the classroom extended into further wonder.

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.

Monday, May 26, 2014. A week ago, I had the privilege of turning a small classroom tragedy into an exciting new opportunity to support student learning. I our half day kindergarten classes we have been doing a FOSS science unit of study on animals. In this portion of the unit, I had been teaching the students about goldfish. The first lesson consisted of making a class list of what we already know about goldfish, and what we hope to find out about these fish.

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.

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 .

I actually wrote this post right after when I found out that I am getting a job. I was just waiting for things to be official. I have been actively reading other educators blogs though. May be which is .