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Posted May 3, 2015 #140 WC

#edblogaday test and time

Day 3 topic: What’s your biggest concern about teaching and what can we do about it? A student quoted me earlier this year, and posted the note by my phone … Continue Reading #edblogaday test and time

Posted May 1, 20152 Comments #140 WC

#edblogaday 1 Lots of Cs

Why is blogging important to teaching and learning? Consider Teaching is all about learning, and discovering what works to inspire learning is a thoughtful, reflective process. What works? What doesn’t? … Continue Reading #edblogaday 1 Lots of Cs

Posted January 15, 20155 Comments #140 WC

Idea for Rubrics: Feedback #140WC #C4C15

Just wanted to share this great idea for rubrics and feedback from Jennifer Gonzalez. Instead of a rubric that describes each level, simply write the section that is “proficient.” On the … Continue Reading Idea for Rubrics: Feedback #140WC #C4C15

Posted January 11, 20152 Comments #140 WC

#140WC Joy Edjoy #C4C15

Educators are under such demands today that interfere with our primary task: teaching and learning. But, we are resilient, and Scott Glass shares how educators document the precious moments in … Continue Reading #140WC Joy Edjoy #C4C15

Posted January 4, 20153 Comments #140 WC

#140WC #oneword Joy

A smile. A nod. A compliment. An acknowledgement. A recognition of being. All of these spread joy — they are a moment in time taken to relate to those around … Continue Reading #140WC #oneword Joy

Posted January 1, 2015 #140 WC

#140WC 2014 Videos and Stories

January 1st. How could I start? After today, I wanted inspiration, so I checked my PLN and found Jackie Gerstein’s 2014 Best Videos List. These are inspirational. The one I … Continue Reading #140WC 2014 Videos and Stories

Posted December 31, 20142 Comments #140 WC

#140WC #ilearnfrom #C4C15

#ilearnfrom As I look back on 2014, I thank those who have inspired my thinking. Ben Wilkoff started the #ilearnfrom hashtag, and I use it frequently in thanks to … Continue Reading #140WC #ilearnfrom #C4C15

Posted December 30, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC 2014 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 410 … Continue Reading #140WC 2014 in review

Posted December 20, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC Messy

As I plan my lessons and projects with student interests in mind, as I encourage their collaboration and problem-solving, and as I teach the lessons from the standards to … Continue Reading #140WC Messy

Posted December 19, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC Live and Learn

It’s official. It’s the holiday break. Kids arrived at school for the last day of the year — and chose “Hour of Code” as their choice activity. Making things … Continue Reading #140WC Live and Learn

Posted December 18, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC 101st Holiday Gathering

Tonight was our school holiday program. The whole community shows up to watch each class perform. We are a small community, mostly Native American. Cameras, iPads, smartphones are … Continue Reading #140WC 101st Holiday Gathering

Posted December 17, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC Kid EdCamp Thinking

Kids added more boxes and space on their own. Love kid edcamps #miched pic.twitter.com/EHoPxtuxUj — christina ostrander (@costrand16) December 18, 2014 Great Idea Have you tried a kid edcamp? I … Continue Reading #140WC Kid EdCamp Thinking

Posted December 16, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC Happy Holidays

https://vine.co/v/OgJipVx3D1H/embed/simple Happy Holidays Holidays of all kinds occur around this time; traditions in so many different cultures. Our school is filled with choices for spreading cheer and sharing traditions, or … Continue Reading #140WC Happy Holidays

Posted December 15, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC #CCSS Reading

Reading. Some kids still struggle. Our classrooms, by age, are filled with students who read at different levels and for different interests. How do teachers meet those needs, and … Continue Reading #140WC #CCSS Reading

Posted December 14, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC Project Based Learning

Project-based Learning Framework http://t.co/LHN2rACS5b #pbl #pblworld #pblchat #edchat #ISEDchat #Caedchat — Dean J. Fusto (@DJFTLL) December 15, 2014 Dean Fusto clearly explains his framework for implementing Project Based Learning. … Continue Reading #140WC Project Based Learning

Posted December 13, 2014 #140 WC

#140WC Success is Messy

RT @iNicoleKenney: Accept success is a messy process #learnfwd14 @mrslacasse @slinzenbold @iGraceWhite pic.twitter.com/zDVK7JMNuy #givercraft — Lee Graham (@ak_leeg) December 12, 2014 Success is messy. We want students to learn every … Continue Reading #140WC Success is Messy