Comments on: Oops, dropped the mirror… http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:13 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Danielle Abernethy http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Danielle Abernethy Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:13:28 +0000 http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/#comment-374 :-) I didn't actually catch the typo (or didn't realize I did)- I just knew that the videos could be found by using netTrekker. Great science videos, and some of them have the rights to either share on your own website, download (which is great for embedding into PowerPoint), download and remix (great for digital storytelling), and a few just streaming rights. Make sure you check each video before you get excited about using it in one of the above ways to know the rights. :-) I didn’t actually catch the typo (or didn’t realize I did)- I just knew that the videos could be found by using netTrekker. Great science videos, and some of them have the rights to either share on your own website, download (which is great for embedding into PowerPoint), download and remix (great for digital storytelling), and a few just streaming rights. Make sure you check each video before you get excited about using it in one of the above ways to know the rights.

]]> By: alicemercer http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-373 alicemercer Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:37:40 +0000 http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/#comment-373 Nice catch of that typo, it's WGBH folks. Nice catch of that typo, it’s WGBH folks.

]]> By: Danielle Abernethy http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-372 Danielle Abernethy Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:16:20 +0000 http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/#comment-372 Alice - since you have access to netTrekker, then you have access to those great videos from WGHB! Lots of wonderful resources available in netTrekker! Alice – since you have access to netTrekker, then you have access to those great videos from WGHB! Lots of wonderful resources available in netTrekker!

]]> By: alicemercer http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-371 alicemercer Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:40:48 +0000 http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/#comment-371 Just in case you all think I'm moanin' and groanin' too much, the idea of the reflection post is that on a weekly basis I put up what went well, and what didn't so I can figure out what I learned. I'll be doing this weekly. I don't expect my lessons to be perfect, but I do expect if I made a big mistake (like in points one and two), that I'll learn something from it. Perfect is boring. I'm doing something new, so I will make mistakes. On the other hand, if it's all mistakes, and all problems, or if my problems are concentrating, and not going away, then I have a bigger issue. Primary is starting to iron itself out, but I am relying on some instructional sites that are not very "creative" (Starfall, etc.) What I'm hoping is that the kids while kids spend time on those sites, I can work with small groups. Thanks to all of you for your supportive words and helpful words. Just in case you all think I’m moanin’ and groanin’ too much, the idea of the reflection post is that on a weekly basis I put up what went well, and what didn’t so I can figure out what I learned. I’ll be doing this weekly. I don’t expect my lessons to be perfect, but I do expect if I made a big mistake (like in points one and two), that I’ll learn something from it. Perfect is boring. I’m doing something new, so I will make mistakes. On the other hand, if it’s all mistakes, and all problems, or if my problems are concentrating, and not going away, then I have a bigger issue. Primary is starting to iron itself out, but I am relying on some instructional sites that are not very “creative” (Starfall, etc.) What I’m hoping is that the kids while kids spend time on those sites, I can work with small groups.

Thanks to all of you for your supportive words and helpful words.

]]> By: Lisa Parisi http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Lisa Parisi Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:08:17 +0000 http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/#comment-370 Alice, Although I teach the same children all day, I face the same issues. I am always happy with one or two really great lessons for the day. It helps me regroup more easily after the disasters. Some day, I am going to be such an outstanding teacher that there won't be any disasters. And, after 20+ years, I am still waiting for someday. :) Alice,
Although I teach the same children all day, I face the same issues. I am always happy with one or two really great lessons for the day. It helps me regroup more easily after the disasters. Some day, I am going to be such an outstanding teacher that there won’t be any disasters. And, after 20+ years, I am still waiting for someday. :)

]]> By: Rick http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-369 Rick Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:48:19 +0000 http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/#comment-369 Great points in here, Alice. As a former music teacher, I can remember which lessons worked and which didn't. I think no matter where we're at in our career, we're going to have those lessons that our kids just don't connect with. As pros, we learn from our mistakes and adjust accordingly. Glad your administration is pleased with what you're doing! Great points in here, Alice. As a former music teacher, I can remember which lessons worked and which didn’t. I think no matter where we’re at in our career, we’re going to have those lessons that our kids just don’t connect with. As pros, we learn from our mistakes and adjust accordingly. Glad your administration is pleased with what you’re doing!

]]> By: alicemercer http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-368 alicemercer Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:29:18 +0000 http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/#comment-368 Yeah, I just worry about one grade level being a dud regularly. Like if I have a good lesson for that 3rd/SDC in the next weeks, it's cool. Fourth needs to have better writing, and their typing needs to improve to do this so I'm giving time for that and thinking about the prompts more. Yeah, I just worry about one grade level being a dud regularly. Like if I have a good lesson for that 3rd/SDC in the next weeks, it’s cool. Fourth needs to have better writing, and their typing needs to improve to do this so I’m giving time for that and thinking about the prompts more.

]]> By: diane http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/comment-page-1/#comment-367 diane Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:52:39 +0000 http://mizmercer.edublogs.org/2007/09/21/oops-dropped-the-mirror/#comment-367 Alice, I'm thrilled by one really dynamic LP per day (week?), so don't be too hard on yourself. How many other professionals work at so many different levels for so varied an audience? Alice,

I’m thrilled by one really dynamic LP per day (week?), so don’t be too hard on yourself. How many other professionals work at so many different levels for so varied an audience?

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