Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 29 When I was in high school I made a goal to run daily. After a few weeks I quit. I admitted this to my friend who volunteered to run with me. Every morning we ran for miles. I wish I could tell you that it was […]
Month: January 2010
Goal: 35 Sites and Resources to Capture A Moment
Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 28 One of the best parts of the digital revolution is we no longer need to throw away student creations or projects. We can keep student work for years as reminders of teachable moments or creativity at work. So many projects lugged home each year and how […]
Goal: Reflection vs. Reaction
Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 27 Reflection… looking deeply at ourselves meditating on mistakes contemplating lessons we were taught deciding our next steps Versus Reaction… acting on emotion regretting our decisions making mistakes paying the consequences When I first started on social media I made the mistake of reacting to what I […]
What Did They Tweet?
January’s final edition of the What Did They Tweet weekly series! Let’s see what our Personal Learning Network (PLN) tweeted in education and social media this week. TED Video: When Kids Believe They Can @Flourishingkids shared this TED video, Kiran Bir Sethi Teaches Kids to Take Charge. See the inspiring stories of kids taking charge. […]
Goal: What are You Putting Off?
Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 26 I woke up today and began the daunting task of organizing my email. I have many projects, therefore, keeping my emails in their separate folders keeps me more organized with these projects. However, I often berate myself for putting these things off till they are overwhelming. […]
Goal: Plant a Seed
Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 25 One tidbit I carried from church was that having a mustard seed of faith could move mountains. I believe this theory applies to education. I believe if I plant a mustard seed of faith into the mind of every student, then perhaps then will believe that […]
Goal: Conquer a Fear
Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 24 I have an embarrassing confession to make. The first time I went to Paris, I didn’t go up the Eiffel Tower. I was too afraid, because I am afraid of heights. Afterward, I was bummed out, because I thought I would never get another chance to […]
Goal: Where There's a Will…
Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 23 Many ideas exist for how the education system can be improved. In #Edchat, educators have offered real solutions. However, many teachers wonder how these solutions can really take place when educational policy does not support them. I am an idealist. Often, I take the Don Quixote […]
Goal: 12 Resources for Giving Constructive Feedback
Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 22 and the Cool Sites series In the former school I taught at some of the students rallied together and complained to the principal about the previous teacher. The instructor thought it was because of the low grades they received in the class. When I was receiving […]
Goal: Have a Bit of Fun
Part of the Goals 2010 Challenge Series, Goal 21 My to-do list would make anyone tear out their hair and scream. I am sure your to-do list would as well. However, my Personal Learning Network (PLN) is what energizes me! For example, last night I shared some great jokes and laughter with some Twitter friends! […]