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Re: Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Students use Web 2.0 to bring attention to Darfur Genocide

mrkimmi — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:54:00 -0000

Great looking videos! It has been a while since I checked in on the Flat Classroom Project. How did the students come to choose examining Darfur?

Re: The Networked Student

mrkimmi — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:06:49 -0000

I think I understand your comment, but these "factoids" are "self-evident" to who? Stealing from YouTube, the idea is to "Broadcast Yourself". If you here an echo, then your are probably in the chamber and the video is not really for you. But, by pure chance that someone who needs it finds it, then one teacher taking the time to make one video seems worthwhile. The audience I try to reach with just about everything I do is the group of people who need to here it because they haven't yet. But that is not to say they are the only one reading. That doesn't mean I shouldn't stop.

Re: Reading = Annotating, Dialectical Notes, Responding, and Blogging

mrkimmi — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:22:28 -0000

HAve you read Billy Collin's "Marginalia"? It is a delightful poem that addresses annotation and notes.

Re: How Real Men Spend Their Free Time

mrkimmi — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:24:10 -0000

I wonder why his mustache didn't grow more while he was working on this.

Re: Come On Disqus, Don't Make Me Hate You

mrkimmi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:07:53 -0000

It has been acting funny for me through acoupleof other blogs. This is a new laptop, maybe that has something to do with it.

Re: Literature Circles? - New Journalism

mrkimmi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:25:55 -0000

Prediction: I will be using lit circles this coming year as I hope to foster reflective learning.

Re: The Most Effective Teachers Have Much More To Learn

mrkimmi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:03:34 -0000

Darren-

This is the second post of yours I want to print, enlarge, and hang in front of the teacher's mailboxes.

Re: The Most Effective Teachers Have Much More To Learn

mrkimmi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:31 -0000

Even within my own district, I keep getting these looks of dumbfounded awe as I blog, podcast, read, and want to talk. There is a majority of the population that has developed the wrong perception of teachers.

Re: What Are We Really Doing Here?

mrkimmi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:39:16 -0000

In my earlier comment, I think we are living in a world where fostering a social identity is more important than education. Or maybe it's just that education isn't a part of that social identity.

Unplugging is something we have all struggled with. On weekends, I DJ wedding receptions. I can tell you that over the past year cell phones have become a real problem in that arena. Within minutes of arriving to the reception hall up to 75% of the wedding part may have their cell phones out and be texting away. The technoworld has become so interactive that if the real world is not engaging enough, it takes only momnets to connect with someone or something that will engage you. And let me tell you, if the wedding party has their cell phones out, you know it is going to be a lame wedding reception.

Re: What Are We Really Doing Here?

mrkimmi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:30:42 -0000

You say "The kids who use the Web2 tools know that they are putting something out there that they may make mistakes on. They are aware of that, and most don't care. "

Thisis so true. But what does this mean? Or, why is it occurring? To me, it is pointing at how education is losing it's relevance. There are so many people out there who are uneducated living their lives and modelling this type of behavior to their children. How do we fix this situation, where there is no pride in work because the view of education is being overshadowed by the importanct of social acceptance.

Re: Success In Distance Teaching

mrkimmi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:04:24 -0000

Darren-

It is my hopes to get my district to embrace this type of professional development (OpenPD). As I have mentioned before, I would like to bring a group of teachers together into a lab and start by viewing via uStream and then moving into more particpatory methods. That is, of course, if we can get uStream unblocked.

Re: Come On Disqus, Don't Make Me Hate You

mrkimmi — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:49:31 -0000

Funny that you say login first, then post a comment...why? Because I just did that and it just closed out the window, saying that th eoperation must be aborted. I haven't worked with Disqus enough to know it's in and outs, but I like that it catalogues on my comments within the Disqus app, much like CoComment.

Re: Thoughts From NECC

mrkimmi — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:43:35 -0000

I think building that bridge involves showing educators how technology fits into their own lives first. We shouldn't ask them to be teaching with things they have only used superficially, as in a PD session or staff meeting. For example, if we want them to incorporate podcasting we should start by having them find podcasts that interest them, not excellent classroom examples. They should start by listening to one's about knitting or whatever they are interested in. From there move into classroom uses. They need to develop some of their own background knowledge.

I am sure these are all thoughts that have already been shared by Patrick Higgins and the like. But I feel like this quote turns our attention towards this.

Re: The Possible Price of Being A Student 2.0

mrkimmi — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:54:52 -0000

I really like this thought and have been having a similar one for some time. For example, if we require all our students to keep a blog, how is that any different from handing out 20 copies of the smae worksheet. In our rush to overhaul our classroom for the 21st Centruy I think there is a chance we are going to trip over some of the same holes we have tripped over for years.

Re: The Possible Price of Being A Student 2.0

mrkimmi — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:43:19 -0000

But if you buy a USAToday and the "friend" tells you that the New York times is better, do you lash out at them? To me, learning socially acceptable behavior has to happen at some point, and it can't be in front of a computer. Working on a computer is isolating for the most part, just you staring at a screen. Yes, you can converse with others, but there is no real consequence for what you do or say, at least not one that sticks around after you get off the computer. Would Arthus say these things if they were all in a coffee shop? I don't think so.

Re: The Possible Price of Being A Student 2.0

mrkimmi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:13:02 -0000

Interesting conversations both in the post and in the comments. When I couple that with recent talks and thoughts spurred by other posts I am thinking of some other things. (1) To children, things might seem to be a competition, Win at recess, finish my homework first, etc. And certainly it sounds like Arthus (who I know nothing about, amazingly) is feeling that he needs to know more about whatever you know and is offended if you assume he doesn't (at least in this case). (2) Mathew Needleman posted recently about an NPR report on how changes in toys are affecting children in many ways (however, I am not finding it now, althoguh I even commented on it). The internet is so interactive and quick that controlling impulses and thinking of consequences can't really keep up. He can type those messages quicker than he can consider their result.

Re: Low-Tech Sometimes Trumps High-Tech

mrkimmi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:13:51 -0000

I apologize for the typos, it was very dark in here. I think some basics would be like a gateway, once they figure out how they can use those they will be interested in learning more. I have a key ring of writing minilessons that I use rarely, why? THere are about fifty cards.

Sorting them through class/skill would be very helpful to, letting the teacehr know, hey this fits well here! Go Kevin! Has he copyrighted that yet?

Re: Low-Tech Sometimes Trumps High-Tech

mrkimmi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:52:20 -0000

My favorite part of this is the contact person of someone who is ready to help them. I think that is part of breaking through the barrier of "I can't figure this out."

Were these homemade? I wonder if we could have difference levels of keychains. Looking at thoe one Kevin is holding might intimidate some people. Could we have a starter set? Then administrators, tech coordinators, etc., could hand out more cards throughout the school year. This would also allow for the keychain to grow as then umber of tools available increases.

Note: This is the first I have heard of this, if these thoughts are already in motion, refer to the stakeholders.

Re: When Students Become Teachers Become Students

mrkimmi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:22:58 -0000

Having not gone to NECC08(or ever) it is interesting to read so many different interpretations as to how everything went. But I guess it would be easy to say that everyone is different, went into it with different intentions, etc. However, looking back I think it would have been impossible to eclipse NECC07(from what I have heard). I am currently reading Marzano's "Classroom Instruction That Works," in which he discusses using comparisons. I am thinking of the example of a comparison between a rose and love. Let us replace one of those things with NECC08. However, engaging in any of these three activites can be dangerous. But it can also be ripe with benefits.

Re: Favorite Moments @ NECC

mrkimmi — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:54:12 -0000

Looks quite dreamy. Something I hope still exists when my family grows up and I can go places without feeling like I am missing out on my children. But a big thanks to you and others who share so freely.

Re: New Journalism

mrkimmi — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:29:52 -0000

You need a t-shirt, wear it to interviews, "I Am An Edupunk"

Re: http://paulallison.tumblr.com/post/36335584

mrkimmi — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:55:29 -0000

I am so confused and awestruck by the bulk of this that I sit here wondering who in the world created it. If this doesn't speak to the younger generation I do not know what will. Now if we could only convince those who wouldn't respond to this to start reflecting, no like real reflection, like looking at themselves and saying, "Wow, I have taught the same year 27 times."

Re: Rebecca at EBAFF, Bronx, NY - Why do some pet owners abuse their pets?

mrkimmi — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:06:14 -0000

A lot of what you are saying is very true. I will be directing my students here, many of them will agree with your opinions. I think many people to harm animals do it to release some pent up aggression. They find animals to be good targets because of the fact that they are not human and seemingly have little way to protect or defend themselves. At least, that is my opinion.