The awesome Ben Wilkoff has done it again! Just tweet #AskBenW a question, and he’ll provide resources and suggestions. This summer I’m taking a course on “Blended Learning.” Many of … Continue Reading I #AskBenW And he suggested
I am from… From tag games and hide-n-go-seek, Red Light Green Light, and long walks on hot pavement with friends, I today still love the feel of sand or … Continue Reading I am from
Originally posted on Michael S. Weller's Blog:
This first attempt at curation will focus on ideas I’ve already encountered in CLMOOC. For subsequent posts, I hope to explore CLMOOC…
Michael Weller asks questions. He’s a reflective teacher in the best sense of the concept. In that questioning about his practice, as a connected learner, he has invited others to join … Continue Reading #clmooc #makeaninquiry Getting Started
Our New Home Thanks to my friend Lee Graham, I now can build — a little. I learned about settings that are helpful to controlling what my little person does so … Continue Reading #mcedu MineCraft Building
Matt Renwick of Reading by Example has invited educators to a month-long book club study of his Digital Student Portfolios ebook. Read his overview intro post here and join the Google+ Community. It promises to be … Continue Reading Digital Portfolio Chapter 1
Hurray! I tamed a horse. Hearts escaped. And my friend Lee Graham snapped a screenshot of me. Yes. That’s me learning MinecraftEdu on a horse I trained, thanks to Lee … Continue Reading #mcedu Minecraft Day 1 Explore
Summer professional development: my choice! Matt Renwick of Reading by Example has invited educators to a month-long book club study of his Digital Student Portfolios ebook. Read his overview intro post here and join the Google+ … Continue Reading Technology: How It Helps
Originally posted on Michael S. Weller's Blog:
The official start for CLMOOC 2015 is fast approaching, and this year I will be on the support team for the second…
A mother’s love is guided by a hope for a better day. My mother taught me that each person has a reason that drives them; we can’t imagine another’s situation. … Continue Reading #edblogaday Mothers
May 8th Prompt What did you learn from Teacher Appreciation Week? I learned that teachers are encouragers. I learned that those who understand teaching are encouragers. I learned that those … Continue Reading #edblogaday Encourager
Celebrate Teachers Remember your best learning experience? Chances are it wasn’t a test, a skill, or a set of facts. Chances are it was the interactions and relationships while completing … Continue Reading #edblogaday Celebrate Teachers
Thank a Teacher I thank Mrs. Ricketts. Yes, that was her name. She taught fifth grade. She had taught my uncle. She was old. But she knew kids, and … Continue Reading #edblogaday #thankateacher
Day 6 Topic: How will we know when our profession is respected? Answer 1: I know our profession is respected when I’m out in the community and a student runs … Continue Reading #edblogaday This is My Teacher
Teaching is… Reflecting the wonder of the world Listening to questions and queries Pausing to guide and understand Nudging the tentative and unconfident Modeling, Expecting the kind and compassionate Inspiring … Continue Reading #edblogaday Teaching Is