Reflections on Teaching

Well edublogs was down, but that was fine, since it was my “birthday” weekend. I have an annual bbw on Memorial weekend (usually Sunday) to celebrate my birthday, which is the 31st. Instead, I spent time swimming, getting ready for the party, and having fun. I did spend Friday night working on this video about [...]

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mrmoses.org » Online Students are At-Risk Students

Mr. Moses discusses how his students are at -risk even though they are white. I concur and add my own observations.
 - post by alicemercer

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Okay, drumroll please…
My award for fantastic commenting goes to:
Tom Turner, and
Kobus Van Wyk
I give these awards based on not just the quantity, but the great quality of their comments.  This is very difficult because I love ALL the folks who comment on my blog. I try to respond to each one (lord knows at my [...]

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Around the Corner v2 – MGuhlin.net – Anemic Activism
Miguel wrote an interesting post about a group of ed tech folks in Texas that he belongs to, and their efforts to stabilize/increase funding for technology in education in his state. He wrote about some of the discussions about the approach that this group is taking. They [...]

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While I have my own blog, much of what I do in the edublogosphere is commenting on other people’s blogs/posts. My indefatigable efforts to share my opinion (whether desired or not) has lead to an award as a fantastic commenter. Here is my badge, with pride:

Considering the source, I’m humbled, and the timing is great [...]

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I am wiped, whipped, and done in. I don’t know what it is, or why it is, but I’m really tired this weekend. I spent a good chunk of this Saturday, and last Saturday, just sleeping. I have 5 weeks of teaching left. I’m going to lay low online for the next week because I [...]

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Download:When I Grow Up… – Powered by TeacherTube.com

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Seeking the Wisdom of the Ages Through Our Student’s Eyes » Blog Archive » Discipline gone by the wayside?

Tom Turner talks about the recent report making the rounds on getting rid of out of school suspensions. I share my own experiences with this. Tom talks about an important tool he used, engagement with technology.
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