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Comment on Welcome Preservice Students! by Frank

Frank — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:53:39 +0000

I filled out the survey, but could not click the submit button. Am I doing something wrong, or is it not activated yet?

Comment on Backchanneling Hamlet by Tyson Seburn

Tyson Seburn — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:33:53 +0000

What can I say? With the semester over, I’m online 24/7.

Comment on Backchanneling Hamlet by dbarker

dbarker — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:05:43 +0000

You’re so speedy, Tyson! Thanks for reading and commenting.

Comment on Backchanneling Hamlet by Tyson Seburn

Tyson Seburn — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:04:05 +0000

Awesome way to use TodaysMeet (which I’ve yet to find a use for). I can just imagine how this all played out in the CECI classroom–something I wish I’d had the opportunity for while there.

Comment on Dancing in the dark by dbarker

dbarker — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:07:36 +0000

It’s very much like the movie. I have not tried to master the shuffle, but I will move on to that to build up my confidence. Thanks for your support!

Comment on Dancing in the dark by Tyson Seburn

Tyson Seburn — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:04:39 +0000

Way to go, varied-interests-girl! I’m impressed, especially by the nature of this particular musical (if it’s anything like the movie). Have you tried learning the shuffle via LMFAO? I have. Once proficient at the running man, I have some trouble even updating this simple dance.

Comment on Rocking the Literature Circles by Elyse Cromwell

Elyse Cromwell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:02:53 +0000

Well said! I use literature circles in middle school. Although I need to model questions for many students, sometimes I go a little overboard and nearly pre-fill out their whole role sheet with what I think are important questions. It’s even worse when the student gets upset because they had the question too and feel like I stole their thunder. It’s tough giving up the reins. But you’re right– so what if they don’t discuss that question? Will it really impede their learning and understanding of the book?
P.S. I stumbled upon much of your work while hunting down resources to use NING for literature circles. I sent a request to join one of your NINGs. If you have a minute, please reach out to me (senora.cromwell@gmail.com) or accept my membership!
Thanks for your insights! I hope my teaching future is as technologically advanced as yours!

Comment on Dancing in the dark by dbarker

dbarker — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:00:13 +0000

I think it’s good that we model this persistence for our students. That’s what I keep telling myself anyway.

Comment on Dancing in the dark by Diana

Diana — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:31:50 +0000

Hi Danika,
Irony, thy name is blogging. My Monday Molly Musing today was about me playing Minecraft and being pretty horrible at it, but still trying. If this was school, I’d be on a Minecraft IEP! I worry that my less-than-stellar performance will weaken our team, but my colleagues have been so supportive, patient and helpful. Hang in there!

Comment on Differentiated Instruction: It’s not as hard as you’re making it seem by dbarker

dbarker — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:16:30 +0000

Thanks Lori! I appreciate your comments.