tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.comments2023-05-27T08:40:07.146-05:00An Apple a Day...Amanda Rhymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17419897119858221813noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-77373001641168976022016-09-30T04:11:53.616-05:002016-09-30T04:11:53.616-05:00PE4_Strip Designer App
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Cheap Ai...<a href="http://www.seabreezetravels.com/flights-to-douala" rel="nofollow">Flights to Douala</a><br /><a href="http://www.seabreezetravels.com/flights-to-douala" rel="nofollow">Cheap Flights to Douala</a><br /><a href="http://www.seabreezetravels.com/flights-to-douala" rel="nofollow">Cheap Air Tickets to Douala</a><br />Martina Joliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435071889011513670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-59820234033669552742012-05-30T13:53:08.064-05:002012-05-30T13:53:08.064-05:00Amanda, what an amazing approach to this assignmen...Amanda, what an amazing approach to this assignment. Thank you for the shout out -- I also constantly tell myself that for the first time in my life, I am just so grateful and lucky to be in a program with a cohort of all creative geniuses and agents of change! I believe we all inspire each other to some extent, and yes @Cyndee, we can not leave out your drive! Can't wait to meet you and your family at Graduation!Shravhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424256271433540371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-11962654165062075002012-05-29T15:36:18.947-05:002012-05-29T15:36:18.947-05:00thanks for reviewing and commenting on the archive...thanks for reviewing and commenting on the archive.jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-293985872632902592012-05-29T15:35:21.075-05:002012-05-29T15:35:21.075-05:00Wonderful way to look at leadership by looking at ...Wonderful way to look at leadership by looking at your classmates. Perfect.jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-79167447265048531332012-05-29T15:28:02.340-05:002012-05-29T15:28:02.340-05:00Wonderful video and reflection on the reading.Wonderful video and reflection on the reading.jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-5684907070748294422012-05-27T12:00:41.226-05:002012-05-27T12:00:41.226-05:00Amanda,
This is my favorite post I have read all y...Amanda,<br />This is my favorite post I have read all year. You have captured the best of all of our cohort. May I add:<br /><br />Amanda's drive<br /><br />You have always been my go-to gal for help on assignments, advice on dealing with my class, and my inspiration for getting technology even when district leaders say "No". Your drive is truly an inspiration. I know we will be life-long friends, and I can not wait to see you in Florida. Thank you, my friend!Cynthia Madanskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405418707994024264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-38610568826292389622012-05-25T19:36:36.265-05:002012-05-25T19:36:36.265-05:00Oh my goodness, look at those babies with their mo...Oh my goodness, look at those babies with their momma and her fiddle! Precious. Thanks for sharing a great story. Definitely lighting a spark :) <br /><br />The letters to the NASA scientists touched me too, especially the comment "The only time when music or space have boundaries is when humans create them. Thank you for keeping the possibilities alive." Ashley age 14. Fourteen years old? What maturity and depth of thought.Cynthia Madanskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405418707994024264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-63306461918363866432012-05-20T20:17:46.441-05:002012-05-20T20:17:46.441-05:00Hello Amanda!
I love this blog post. I had inten...Hello Amanda!<br /><br />I love this blog post. I had intended on taking the same diagram that you added here to put in a place for a reminder, as I can be more goal driven instead of inspiration driven. Thank you for doing this for me. I enjoy reading your stories and benefiting from your experience. I had to laugh when I read about your naysayer teachers. I work with the opposite of this situation. Every year I hear her telling someone how lucky she is to have such a truly great class. She has been teaching for quite a long time, so I think she forgets that she says this every year. One year I heard her and I chuckled, and then of course she asked me why I chuckled. I could only answer her with the truth, to which she responded, “but I do have a truly great class, this year, truly!”Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376940102797286172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-36455071102558757192012-05-20T10:18:56.272-05:002012-05-20T10:18:56.272-05:00Amanda. I absolutely can understand your frustrati...Amanda. I absolutely can understand your frustration when you hear those negative comments about students from other teachers and their warnings about their attitude. I also know that many students who have a tough year feel that their reputation will be following them to the next grade so what is the use to try and change. Because of this I tell my new incoming students on the first day that we are all starting on a fresh slate. I tell my students That I don’t care if you won state science fair or were sent to the principal’s office five times last year, you are all starting on a level playing field. I feel that by doing this the students who feel that they have a BAD reputation with teachers will be able to work with me and work hard for them.Joe Marquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971577622818316562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-71783769472777036172012-05-19T21:51:48.961-05:002012-05-19T21:51:48.961-05:00HI Amanda,
The stories you tell about the teachers...HI Amanda,<br />The stories you tell about the teachers lounge are so so true. It is amazing that no two teachers lounges are the same, but often times the conversations are. The teachers who are negative all the time, seem to be those who are stuck and find themselves on auto-pilot. It takes an open mind and heart to find the good in any student, and it is worth searching for. I am lucky that we have no real teachers lounge any longer. The district was going to remodel it, but ran out of funds. They no longer serve teachers lunches in there any longer, so no every really uses it. <br />I find myself talking with other special ed teachers, and most of the talk is HOW can we do this, or change that...we want to benefit a student. I get frustrated when other staff do not treat our students like they would any one else. If our students break a rule they should have the same consequences. We have to remind staff from time to time that our students know the rules and need to be held accountable. <br /><br />DavidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973522028250978374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-25533956959652985272012-05-19T15:40:10.121-05:002012-05-19T15:40:10.121-05:00Amanda,
Isn't it interesting how different sch...Amanda,<br />Isn't it interesting how different school settings (and different teacher's lounges) can take on a life of their own? I have taught at a school where almost every single staff member expressed problems as opportunities. Students were valued, challenges were discussed, and solutions were found. Sure, at that school we had "those parents" and stinker students. But the staff never whined about this these issues, but instead found ways to work together and make good things happen. <br /><br />I have also been at a school (it will remain anonymous) where the teachers' lounge is a horrible place to visit, and I avoid it at all costs. I actually shook my head when I read your post that said "The same teachers who balk at integrating new technology are typically the same people who express their frustration with "these" students, who are always the worst students ever, and Oh! Just wait! The class coming up is the worst EVER!! " I heard those EXACT sentiments recently. "Oh my gosh these kids are just awful. This year can't end fast enough. But I've heard that next year's group is even worse. Not looking forward to August to come..." If that is your mind set, why come back in August at all?Cynthia Madanskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405418707994024264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-65526024082326537342012-05-19T07:58:22.379-05:002012-05-19T07:58:22.379-05:00Hi Amanda;
I've seen and heard those type of ...Hi Amanda;<br /><br />I've seen and heard those type of teachers or should i meant, professors at the university. They are always complaining during the trimester about this group of students or that group of students. They always had a group who are good and a delight to teach and other groups that are a nightmare to teach. They don't look at what can they do to make that nightmarish group a good group. They don't look for ways or alternatives to motivate them to assist to class or to motivate them to study.<br /><br />I think that in last week's discussion board or one of the comments that I made was from one of the professors that didn't want to teach the basic literature class because the students don't like reading. I told her why she didn't chose another type of literature, one they would like, for example comic books, magazines. She told me that it was ridiculous to have them reading comic books. I told her not the Archie or Mickey Mouse type of comic books, but graphic novels, where there are more mature themes or issues. She kept complaining and not look at the possibility to adapt or to try, at least, the alternative that I was given her.Rodolfo Fernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339490267744218588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-13189057692864875502012-05-18T14:13:38.360-05:002012-05-18T14:13:38.360-05:00Excellent work and great conference opportunity. g...Excellent work and great conference opportunity. good luck.jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-64824484341252520952012-05-18T14:11:56.338-05:002012-05-18T14:11:56.338-05:00I think that you've given me a bit more credit...I think that you've given me a bit more credit in my discussion board question balanced with the reading... but very good reflection on your part. As far as negative teacher talk about students, I always welcome the previous instructors experiences with groups of students, 'cause no one wants to get caught unprepared, but then i want each group to have an opportunity to not live up to their reputation. Being aware but not limited to previous reports has served me well as a teacher. Whether talking about seventh graders or graduate students, it's amazing how much better things go when one begins with a little respect and a willingness to listen and defuse the objections... :-)jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-9313420186642802982012-05-10T22:26:22.346-05:002012-05-10T22:26:22.346-05:00Interesting... i'm not sure that only members ...Interesting... i'm not sure that only members can present. I just presented at macworld for the CUE part of the conference and I haven't been a CUE member in years.jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-48438566931328830162012-05-10T22:24:51.681-05:002012-05-10T22:24:51.681-05:00great reflection on the reading. you're one of...great reflection on the reading. you're one of the first in all the years that I've taught this book that remembers the power of positive thinking... Yay, it's not just me.jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-20084296572233328232012-05-10T22:23:21.876-05:002012-05-10T22:23:21.876-05:00Great reasoning and choices... and think how prepa...Great reasoning and choices... and think how prepared you'll be when the conference rolls around next year. Good luck.jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-91422647094531957542012-05-10T22:21:11.305-05:002012-05-10T22:21:11.305-05:00O Brother, Where Art Thou is a perfect example of ...O Brother, Where Art Thou is a perfect example of realizing a new story from an old one. Perfect. And the truth is that the media companies are now going against human nature to retell the stories of our own cultural heritage that they only think they have copyrights to. :-)jbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150642025855983878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-90638143926409117042012-05-10T21:46:11.736-05:002012-05-10T21:46:11.736-05:00Amanda,
That story was classic and I can just see...Amanda, <br />That story was classic and I can just see you giving that assignment. Those boys did exactly what you said to do, and they deserved the "A" for sure. When you think about the readings for this week, that project fit right in. The hamburger boys just needed you to be the encouraging person that you are. They did the task and did it well. The other "A" students should realize that thinking out of the box is a good thing and even the simplest things can turn out to be the greatest thing ever. Based on how this project turned out I would be curious to see what would happen if you gave everyone an "A" to start out with. <br /><br />DavidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973522028250978374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-77230458922392600542012-05-10T15:28:13.980-05:002012-05-10T15:28:13.980-05:00Amanda,
I enjoyed reading your blog. I can see ho...Amanda,<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your blog. I can see how the “A” students would balk that something so simple could fulfill the assignment while they may have chosen complicated ideas and put hours of work into their projects. I can also see how the whole concept of simplicity being effective worked for the “hamburger boys” and that alone makes a great point. I do think that “giving the A in advance” creates that space that serves the purpose of what we are all trying to accomplish which is a higher level of learning and some self observation.lhobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08509332207056145694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-82816711085040549922012-05-10T10:58:36.576-05:002012-05-10T10:58:36.576-05:00Amanda, one of the hardest things as a teacher is ...Amanda, one of the hardest things as a teacher is to get some of our students the confidence to “Try”. Many students think they are going to fail so they decide not to try to so they can justify their grade. Many feel that they would rather have power over their F, rather than being told by a teacher that they have an F. Many students need a push in the right direction and they need to know that they have someone to be there if they fall. They have to know that it is better to try and fail than never try at all. Also I could picture perfectly the arguments from the true “A” students and how they didn’t think it was fair that they received the same grade as the “Hamburger” students. I have a few of those students and remind them that they should never compare their grades with others, rather be happy with the work that THEY did and the grade THEY earned.Joe Marquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971577622818316562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-32933790256847453052012-05-09T06:47:01.112-05:002012-05-09T06:47:01.112-05:00I love how your story about the boys reverberates ...I love how your story about the boys reverberates what you stated in the first paragraph: you asked the boys to present their knowledge in any fashion and according to your mother's words, you got what you asked for :D<br />I do the same thing with my students! I give them all an A to begin the year and it is up to the student to maintain an A provided they are making efforts to improve. A grade of an "A" is based upon the quantity and quality of improvement on the content being presented. The skills/tools required for technology do not require much higher level thinking, but how to use the skills/tools is what the students are graded on. Can a student use the skills/tools to solve a given problem? I look at their process and solution to give them a grade. I have a little more freedom than in the regular classroom, so students can make multiple attempts until the desired grade.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14290008736782978904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6560680663819048719.post-79174121483774441052012-05-04T15:37:23.081-05:002012-05-04T15:37:23.081-05:00Amanda,
Our tastes are so similar it is scary. “O...Amanda,<br />Our tastes are so similar it is scary. “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is one of my favorite movies and soundtracks of all time. You make an excellent point about there being no new stories, just the same story retold. The Odyssey has had so many modern day takes on it (including a hilarious episode of The Simpsons), did all of these versions have to receive permission to use Homer’s work? What if The Odyssey were only 50 years old instead of 3,000 ~ would movies like this then be forbidden because of copyright law? I suppose they would. And this makes me think of The Wizard of Oz. There have been lots of movies and cartoons based on it; did the filmmakers have to obtain permission to use the characters first? Did “The Wiz” have permission? Lots to ponder...Cynthia Madanskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405418707994024264noreply@blogger.com