tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32923225212114514712024-03-13T09:54:24.153-07:00Corris Summer 2013A Reflection Collection
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292322521211451471.post-28670163554989910102013-07-26T10:08:00.000-07:002013-07-26T11:34:25.420-07:00Friday... the Final Frontier<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Are we <i>really</i> done?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Am I <i>really</i> ready for the real world?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had to laugh at myself this morning. When Todd was talking about our class coming to an end, and the idea of moving on, I </span><i style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>thought</b></i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> he said, "You've all come so far. I hope you all continue to <i><b>bond</b></i>." What he really said was, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"I hope you continue to <b>BLOG</b>." </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Perhaps I haven't evolved as I should have this week. I'll keep working on that. I still wanna "Be Like G".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In all, I'm not sure if I feel more inspired to act or more overwhelmed by the incredible responsibility I feel to make the kinds of changes in my teaching which have been modeled for us this week. I'm certain I need time for reflection. And a real vacation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">How do we educate our children to <i><b>take their places</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Is it <i><b>enough</b></i> to encourage and work hard? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Is <i><b>"knowing"</b></i> obsolete? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Let me know! I'm just an e-mail away.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292322521211451471.post-8681323441973473492013-07-26T07:23:00.000-07:002013-07-26T07:23:18.993-07:00Thursday Redux...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Geez. Who knew that creating 1.37 minutes and 31.7 MB of video would take me over 8 hours? What a trip. Alas, it's done, and I am now a proud member of the iMovie First-Timer's Club. Yes!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And, while I heard every word of what Todd said today about ethical use of images and creation of stunning webpages, it is quite possible that my project falls somewhat short... However, since it was all for educational purposes, I'm good to go, right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Really, that's what it all comes down to, right? Relationships with others, and negotiating for what we need and want. As we were talking about how to get others to do what they need to do with respect to technology (or anything else, for that matter) the outcomes are based on The Mesh. I hope I'm skilled enough to make The Mesh as "win-win" as possible!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I appreciated Margaret's 'three-pronged approach' to getting her staff to do what's needed: teach first, clearly and repeatedly state administrative expectations, and help teachers identify and break down the barriers. Sounds like a good way to go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Google Fans, UNITE! Was this guy great, or what? The information presented was incredibly helpful but anyone can deliver great information. What made his PD great was the fact that he presented great information in a super engaging way because of <i>who he is</i>. Who wouldn't like him? Did anyone else wonder what happened to the Star Wars fighter jet?? My favorite G quote of the day: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've decided to host a "Summer Share" for staff who wish to participate. We can all share about things we learned this summer which we want to apply in the classroom during the school year. I'll share the video I'm making for our final project and I'll bring snacks, which usually draws at least a small crowd! </span><br />
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level we have to have evidence of practice.”<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>(Jennifer Chandler, Virtual Instructional Coach, Memphis City
Schools) <span style="font-size: small;">So, I'll double my efforts to "practicing what I preach"<span style="font-size: small;"> an<span style="font-size: small;">d <span style="font-size: small;">will try to 'be the change <span style="font-size: small;">I want to see' in my school. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292322521211451471.post-53352370075136543202013-07-23T22:18:00.002-07:002013-07-23T22:19:09.973-07:00Tuesday's AfterthoughtsBoy, did today get away from me! However, everywhere I went I observed folks using their devices. Out of 61 people in the DMV today, 42 of them were using a device for a part, if not all, of their waiting time. There was an incredible range of individuals; old, young, men, women... While I was waiting I shared the video we saw in class, A View of Students Today, with my 15 year-old son. I thought he would be impressed that I was acknowledging the average teenager's plight, but he just said, "Yeah, Mom. Duh!" There you have it.<br />
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I enjoyed experiencing relative success with iMovie today! I'm excited to use it more and become more familiar with it. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292322521211451471.post-36129454376634579832013-07-23T12:51:00.002-07:002013-07-23T12:51:59.539-07:00Tuesday's Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292322521211451471.post-11989838404584432342013-07-22T12:30:00.000-07:002013-07-22T12:43:44.767-07:00EDAD 536 - Corris' Monday Response<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Q: If students and parents knew the "Real Truth" about the student's current level of achievement (because we've told them and made certain they understood), and if they understood or had access to information related to Common Core Standards, could the use/application of technology at home enable and empower families to take more responsibility for achievement and/or advancement? How can we promote that?</span></span></span></div>
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