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Re: Guest Post: Blogging About Your Passion

MrsTG — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:11:33 -0000

Absolutely LOVE this post, Paula! Thanks so much for sharing your step-by-step guide in introducing blogging to kids. Love the idea of doing a paper blog with sticky note comments so they "see" in a more concrete manner what's really happening when they publish and comment. Also love the idea of blogging about what they are passionate about.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! :-)
-Michelle TG

Re: New TEDxDesMoines Talk – YOU MATTER

MrsTG — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:07:01 -0000

Hey, Angela--YOU matter! Your influence will be felt across Iowa/US/world as educators hear this and begin their school years conscientious about making sure students KNOW they matter.
Yep. YOU have made a difference.
Blessings!
Michelle

Re: Guest Post: My Wish For You

MrsTG — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:12:50 -0000

Such an honor to share this with your followers! Thanks, Angela, for the opportunity! I posted a pdf version of the poem here: http://mrstg.edublogs.org/2...

Re: Creativity and Teenagers!

MrsTG — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:02:24 -0000

The educational possibililties are endless!
*sigh*
Now, if only we had enough technology to make this kind of activity ROUTINE.

Re: Creativity and Teenagers!

MrsTG — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:58:55 -0000

One of my favorite quotes from my first year of teaching was a little cherub looking up at me and asking, "Teacher, is this fun?" !!!
LOVE it, Angela!

Re: Access Denied…for Teachers?

MrsTG — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:54:49 -0000

Two thoughts...

First of all, obviously someone within the district was using these tools inappropriately OR the administrators heard of someone in another district using them inappropriately. I can say first hand that I've witnessed someone using Facebook to play games during a professional development program. I've also watched two teachers play sodoku, shop online, and freely text with their phones during professional development. So, I sympathize somewhat with the administration. Plus, can you imagine the LEGAL ramifications for the district if the wrong set of eyes sees something inappropriate posted by a teacher on a social networking site, especially during school hours?

HOWEVER, on the otherhand, to ban these tools based on the actions of a few is quite sad. Every district has software that can track users and what sites they frequent. Why not TALK to the offenders instead of punishing the masses? Then perhaps during such a conversation, the potential professional uses for these tools might be uncovered and shared in a way that the administration begins to UNDERSTAND their potential.

Ultimately, we need more teachers that consider themselves to be professionals and act as such.

-Michelle TG

Re: Chalk Talk 01/15/10

MrsTG — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:48:00 -0000

Hey, Angela, thanks so much for the hat tip to my blog. What a nice surprise and an honor to see it listed on your Chalk Talk this week. I have certainly learned SO much from YOUR blog and links each week! What a wonderful resource you provide here for educators. You are a KEY part of my PLN!
-Michelle :-)
a.k.a. "Mrs. T.G."

Re: The Future of Reading: The Problem is NOT the Books!

MrsTG — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:39:23 -0000

I have simply come to accept the fact that I am never going to fully have this whole "teaching" thing down pat like I dreamed I would after fifteen years. Feeling slightly off balance is exactly my own professional "zone of proximal development" that I need to grow as an educator. I think some teachers need to realize that it's OKAY for them to feel slightly lost or off balance as they move past a basal and skills driven program and toward focusing on the READERS instead. Doing so IS a little scary, but worth it and a necessary part of growing professionally.

ANOTHER wonderful post, Angela! I am SO sharing this with my colleagues!

Re: 21st Century Teaching Skills: Telling Stories that Stick

MrsTG — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:22:08 -0000

OMG, that had me ROTFLOL! ;-)
Thx 4 ANOTHER gr8 share!

Re: Mini-Lesson: Finding the Main Idea in Nonfiction Text

MrsTG — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:04:41 -0000

Thanks for sharing this lesson, Angela! I will definitely incorporate your four questions into my lessons. :-) Are those original to you, or did you find them elsewhere?

Re: Lessons in Critical Literacy: What's Your Opinion

MrsTG — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:43:29 -0000

This is EXACTLY what I need to spark our current unit on "Inferring Author's Purpose" Angela! Getting to the heart of that unit is difficult, and you've just nailed it for me.

Thanks AGAIN for sharing.
-Michelle

Re: Making a Case for Nonfiction Text

MrsTG — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:35:19 -0000

LOVE this post, Angela! Certianly makes ME think about continuing to strive for more and more nonfiction reading. And, yes, I need to incorporate more online reading and evaluating.

Thanks for making me think!

Re: Others First - It Just Takes One

MrsTG — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:42:02 -0000

I appreciate your sharing of that story, Mike.

Blessings,
Michelle

Re: Virtual Pat on the Back

MrsTG — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:17:33 -0000

What an honor to be part of this list, Angela! I have SO enjoyed your blog and the links you share are amazing! I have learned so much just from watching you in action both in person, and through your blog. I APPRECIATE you!

Blessings,
Michelle TG

Re: Are you a 21st Century Teacher?…Really?

MrsTG — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:09:24 -0000

Loved this! Thanks for sharing!
-Michelle TG

Re: My Real Life Lessons

MrsTG — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:47:19 -0000

So sorry to hear about your grandmother. Will pray for a time of peace as you go through next few weeks. Went through that with my mother & wouldn't wish it on anyone, BUT I was grateful for time to spend with her and have long talks before she passed away.

Also, thanks so much for sharing that quote from the hospital, Angela! Isn't that just like you? To find that gem in the midst of your sorrow. Just reminds us how important building relationships with our students really is. That should be a our FIRST "intention" when we teach, huh?

Take care,
Michelle

Re: New Year's Mantra: Teach With Intention

MrsTG — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:11:53 -0000

Angela, one of the things I love about you is your enthusiasm and passion for education. THIS idea ("mantra") is great and I am right there with you! Posting it in my classroom today.

Best wishes on your new year in working with teachers! Go get 'em! YOU are impacting THOUSANDS of students through your work!

Blessings,
-Michelle TG

Re: Students 2.0 Rock!

MrsTG — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:43:02 -0000

Thanks for sharing! What a great inspirational story as we head into the new year! I'll share it with others.
Thank you!
-Michelle

Re: What Book Gets You Hooked?

MrsTG — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:43:25 -0000

For me, From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. I just got LOST in imagining running away to and living in a museum.

Re: Your Memoir (in 6 Words)

MrsTG — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:21:40 -0000

6 words is hard! I've tried to sit and compose this TWICE and I keep typing and deleting, typing and deleting, typing & deleting! How about this:
Not afraid to learn from my mistakes!
Dang! That's SEVEN!
Always learning from my mistakes?
Nope--that's FIVE.
I give up.
Nope--three
Angela Maiers is awesome?
FOUR--but surely worth some brownie points for trying! LOL!
OK. Six:
**Passionate, compassionate, and driven educational professional**
I did it, but I don't like it yet. I'll MAYBE try again! Have a great Thursday! :-)