tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.comments2019-09-12T08:21:43.456-04:00A Socrates CafeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06551343102547242362noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-13774645582218789192016-07-23T08:34:46.708-04:002016-07-23T08:34:46.708-04:00Thank you for pointing out the part about "ch...Thank you for pointing out the part about "checking out" the demonstration notebook! I don't know how I missed that! (And I read the book twice!) Now I am thinking this could be something to "pair" with having 'experts'... That is students could teach other students using it as well! Oh the possibilities!Mrs.HWeberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06723974240853644960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-42229978880481268172016-07-20T09:52:00.596-04:002016-07-20T09:52:00.596-04:00I agree that these tools help make differentiation...I agree that these tools help make differentiation more manageable! It's hard to meet every learner's needs, but having tools readily available make it much less overwhelming! @MrsTinaCassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275421833988289641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-9077576612628466252016-07-19T11:20:34.890-04:002016-07-19T11:20:34.890-04:00The tools in the book aren't quite so new, but...The tools in the book aren't quite so new, but Kate and Maggie have a great spin on how to use them. I also think a chart with student struggles and the strategy they can use will be extremely helpful to students. I am definitely going to be using charts to help my students differentiate for themselves. Not being much of an artist I appreciated all the tips in chapter six.Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-58634544653366623772016-07-13T10:16:29.966-04:002016-07-13T10:16:29.966-04:00I do really like the idea of a binder, but thought...I do really like the idea of a binder, but thought I'd try a sketchbook first and then possibly transition it to a binder as it grew. I got a notebook with perforated pages so I could easily move them if/when I decide to start the binder. I doubt it will take long before I start a binder for the same reasons you mentioned, it isn't as "binding" and it could be re-arranged.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551343102547242362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-72318366761614383702016-07-13T10:14:04.380-04:002016-07-13T10:14:04.380-04:00I started one with a few ideas I've seen from ...I started one with a few ideas I've seen from others all about writing until I could decide, and I did happen to leave a table of contents page blank. I think it's a good idea! Thanks for your suggestions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551343102547242362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-16109691445020955132016-07-12T17:41:19.660-04:002016-07-12T17:41:19.660-04:00I second your request for sample notebooks, pages ...I second your request for sample notebooks, pages or even pictures of one! I have my own ideas, but the interactive nature of them is new for me. Anyone have pictures to share? Or maybe we should each make one...Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575907849285378665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-42114120871142250492016-07-12T16:23:31.663-04:002016-07-12T16:23:31.663-04:00I too am excited about using micro progressions! I...I too am excited about using micro progressions! I like how Kate and Maggie point out that they should be used with "priority" in mind. Focusing on those most essential skills will help us ensure that we pour our effort and energy into fewer but more quality tools!<br />I keep going back to the demo notebooks too. There are so many possibilities. I can't get past the binder idea myself because I just don't know how I could best organize it for myself and so a binder feels less "binding" (LOL!) But seriously, being able to re-arrange and organize lessons as it starts to make more sense when I actually use it with students.Mrs.HWeberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06723974240853644960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-1583749866020031382016-07-12T14:51:57.135-04:002016-07-12T14:51:57.135-04:00I would probably have one for reading and one for ...I would probably have one for reading and one for writing. I would also leave a page blank in the front for a work-in-progress Table of Contents, in which you would build upon as you create more pages in your demonstration notebook. I don't think the demonstration notebook differs in it's creation at the lower levels. I would create either one as I see needs arise with my students.Rachel T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11458744805136581996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-15738232482202550652016-07-07T08:45:16.821-04:002016-07-07T08:45:16.821-04:00I love the quote you lifted from the text.I love the quote you lifted from the text.Karen Szymusiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07989718657089668579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-22639870337588787842016-07-07T08:05:11.083-04:002016-07-07T08:05:11.083-04:00I enjoyed reading about how you connected the cook...I enjoyed reading about how you connected the cooking from scratch and the creating of authentic tools from K & M book! I agree that using the right tools makes all the difference. I truly believe that the tools Kate and Maggie have shared will make all the difference because it will be students who are doing the work. Amy Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450093682500458397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-13696401517091148592016-07-06T20:28:39.596-04:002016-07-06T20:28:39.596-04:00I'm with you... finding more visual clue eleme...I'm with you... finding more visual clue elements is something I need to do too! Pairing an image with text just helps so much! And I LOVE your cooking connection! Mrs.HWeberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06723974240853644960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-78158597986182135622015-08-25T21:11:55.959-04:002015-08-25T21:11:55.959-04:00You put me to shame. Great job!You put me to shame. Great job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807938945049445123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-20673996507243443462015-08-25T21:10:04.014-04:002015-08-25T21:10:04.014-04:00Love this! My dear, I am The Queen of Worry, so I ...Love this! My dear, I am The Queen of Worry, so I totally get it! Glad you are healing well!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807938945049445123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-34320070770777565352015-08-18T23:33:46.320-04:002015-08-18T23:33:46.320-04:00Isn't it the truth? So much to worry about, bu...Isn't it the truth? So much to worry about, but really nothing at all. I'm happy to hear that you are quickly recovering!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-23591774064028188242015-08-04T22:10:53.141-04:002015-08-04T22:10:53.141-04:00Ah, what a perfect day. Ah, what a perfect day. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-68812592425802769012015-08-04T12:24:40.676-04:002015-08-04T12:24:40.676-04:00Your poem had a calming effect on a day when my he...Your poem had a calming effect on a day when my head is spinning with what is to come. Thank you. ssurridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060787686310398918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-84461866420655881372015-07-27T10:04:56.415-04:002015-07-27T10:04:56.415-04:00Cathy,
So far the use of a building Facebook ac...Cathy,<br /> So far the use of a building Facebook account has been wonderful! Parents seem to get information from Facebook more than almost any other means of communication we use. It is easy for any grade level or subject to post information about what they are doing in the classroom. It is also a great way to spread the word about events the school is hosting, such as reading nights or informational meetings. The only real problem for our district is that, within our school network, Facebook is blocked. We can't post anything at school unless using our Smartphones through mobile data and we can't show the kids what's been put up. It really is all for the parents, not the students.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551343102547242362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-63697150174630697582015-07-26T08:11:34.922-04:002015-07-26T08:11:34.922-04:00Stephanie, you raise some interesting challenges i...Stephanie, you raise some interesting challenges in working with parents. I know this is something I will be thinking a lot about in the coming year. There are still many families that are uncomfortable with their children's use of technology. I have to remember this. I've been working in digital spaces for so long now that my original concerns have long since vanished. I need to remember to consider those who are just starting this journey.<br /><br />I use Evernote for keeping formative assessment information. However, like your school, our school has become a Google school since I started using Evernote. I do consider often the ability for students to keep snippets of their learning now possible through Google. I'm always weighing this and need to make more of an effort to get some artifacts into their Google spaces. <br /><br />I'd love to hear more about what your reading teachers collect across the year. I've been able to collect assessment information, retellings, reader response, and some audio recordings that demonstrate progress. However, I know I need to continue to think more about this.<br /><br />I'm so glad you joined the conversation again this year,<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-72209960447914362952015-07-25T15:47:13.940-04:002015-07-25T15:47:13.940-04:00Ditto, Stephanie! Chapter 6 was an affirmation fo...Ditto, Stephanie! Chapter 6 was an affirmation for me, as well. I feel very comfortable with assessment and the possible ways to integrate technology into that assessment. But I also struggle with the home/school digital connectedness. The Internet Safety night sounds like a good way to involve families.<br /><br />How did the Facebook accounts work for you and your classroom? I've tried a classroom Twitter account and had some success with that! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912288714394672029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-5221806964408219142015-07-25T08:20:11.577-04:002015-07-25T08:20:11.577-04:00You make a great point about parents not letting c...You make a great point about parents not letting children use tools at home. I see now how important it is to help families understand how they use technology to stay informed and be entertained...well that certainly fits with what we teach kids about author's purpose in the print texts they read. Any way we can help change thinking and give families "tools" to harness the power of the internet is important. (By tools I mean anything to help families better understand how to use the Internet as a digital citizen.)Mrs.HWeberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06723974240853644960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-45877268276835493692015-07-22T22:08:50.870-04:002015-07-22T22:08:50.870-04:00Stephanie,
I started with the same quote from Clar...Stephanie,<br />I started with the same quote from Clare and Tammy. It really says it all. I love the idea of talking with students during the reading survey about what they are doing online at home -- what choice research are they doing and learning about? It sounds as if your district has taken important steps to embed technology and digital tools, but now that we know so much more, we can plan with intentionality and purpose. And I love that you already have a plan for next year! <br /><br />I think many of our parents are just so unsure about technology at home and at school. We need to open those doors of uncertainty and share how we are utilizing technology and digital texts and tools for learning -- see it in action and answer many questions. We had an internet safety night a year ago and it was very eye opening for many parents - a great night of learning for both parents and students.<br /><br />Thanks for joining in the #cyberPD conversation again! I appreciated your thoughts and ideas!<br />Michelle<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895290340118654990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-50163206226508789972015-07-19T13:34:00.866-04:002015-07-19T13:34:00.866-04:00Stephanie,
As you said, there is a link between au...Stephanie,<br />As you said, there is a link between authenticity, intention and connectedness that seems to be evident as we read. I think one of the points that has been discussed across blogs is the need for us to talk more about the ways we are intentional as digital citizens to help students to understand new possibilities and work with greater intention.<br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-80517562773773223522015-07-16T19:18:00.060-04:002015-07-16T19:18:00.060-04:00These were three powerful chapters, weren't th...These were three powerful chapters, weren't they? Lots to think about and try out.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-26157296089902874092015-07-16T17:30:16.355-04:002015-07-16T17:30:16.355-04:00I liked the way you included favorite quotes from ...I liked the way you included favorite quotes from the text. Your point about this all being a call to action is so true for me as well. I love that all this learning and growing reinforces our role as learners as well. Ms. Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051687492442765155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636710215641150449.post-17207887302985557962015-07-14T17:54:18.262-04:002015-07-14T17:54:18.262-04:00You've made so many of the same points I enjoy...You've made so many of the same points I enjoyed in the readings too, but that one statement about learning with the world instead of about it is the most powerful lesson we might all remember. It pulls every part together, don't you think? The authenticity, the intentionality, & the connectedness are all parts of the whole. Great to hear you share your main thoughts!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com