Well, other than the fact that the English in the title is absolutely terrible it is my new reality. I have been in a classroom in one way or another since I was five years old. It has been the centre of my school days and professional life with the exception of a ten year [...]
Entries Tagged as 'MORE THOUGHTS'
Things, they are a’changin’!!!
December 3, 2011 · 8 Comments · MORE THOUGHTS, THINGS ARE CHANGING
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Edublog Awards Nominations
December 2, 2011 · 4 Comments · MORE THOUGHTS, ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This is actually the third year that I have been part of this process though just the second in being part of the nominating. Here are my suggestions: Best Individual Blog – Langwitches Blog – The Magic of Learning Best Class Blog – Mrs. Yollis Class Blog Best Student Blog – Abi’s School Blog Best [...]
The day before the first day of school
August 14, 2011 · No Comments · BACK TO SCHOOL, MORE THOUGHTS
My mind is slowly beginning to move in the direction of school and this coming year. Tomorrow I start this process once again – too many times to count. There will be a lot of changes this year that have the possibility of being very exciting and much of it will be discussed tomorrow. Our [...]
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Old Typewriters and the Future
April 28, 2011 · No Comments · MORE THOUGHTS
Yesterday on Mashable was a post that there were no longer companies making the typewriter (though it has come to light that they are still made in China). I started remembering my love/hate affair with the typewriter. Then today David Warlick on 2 Cents Worth wrote about the typewriter and I loved the post. So [...]
Tags:David Warlick·Kelly Services·Liquid Paper·Mashable·memories·PDHS·PLN·typewriters
Let Freedom Ring?
April 15, 2011 · No Comments · CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION, MORE THOUGHTS
This post is a cross post from Cool Cat Teacher – used with Vicki’s permission. I so appreciate her support and mentorship. Let Freedom Ring! (Guest Post from a teacher in China) “They are afraid and so it is easier to block access to any area that might cause a problem than to investigate and [...]
The Iditarod and Memories
March 14, 2010 · No Comments · STUDY UNITS, THOUGHTS IN MARCH
It is wonderful when you realize that some of the passion a teacher has for a topic has rubbed off on the students. For the past few years I have involved my students in my love of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race that is run annually from Anchorage Alaska to Nome Alaska in March. It [...]
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Clearing my mind a bit
March 12, 2010 · No Comments · MORE THOUGHTS, THOUGHTS IN MARCH
My mind continues to spin a bit though after reading Vicki Davis’ blog (I tried to take you to the exact blog post but am having trouble with my VPN today but she wrote the post in the past week.) Today I have decided that I am beginning to take care of things a bit. [...]
Tags:curling·Iditarod Dog Sled Race·Integrated Technology·Master of Science·slowing down·Vancouver Olympics·Vicki Davis·Walden University
My Brain is Spinning
January 11, 2010 · No Comments · MORE THOUGHTS
When the new year started I only made one resolution or rather one goal. That didn’t seem to be too difficult. The only problem is with one goal if you don’t reach it you have failed 100% – so it sort of puts you out there. Anyway, I decided that I was going to quit [...]
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Almost 59 and a hybrid…Neat!!!
January 2, 2010 · No Comments · MORE THOUGHTS
The following is actually a cross post from a comment I made on Langwitches. I decided that I should also put it here. If you don’t read Langwitches Blog you should – she is great. In her recent post about books, Silvia Tolisano wrote about the future of books. I love this post…because this is [...]
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