Welcome to the first of our electronic outlets for exchanging insights. I'm amped for all that we have in store for us this semester in Families, Schools and Communities. I look forward to learning with and from you this semester. Comment on this post to let me know that you've successfully joined this blog as a contributor. Tell us one thing that you're looking forward to learning more about this semester....
A couple of things before you go, gang. First, I suggest that you--before you pass "Go" or collect $200--subscribe to this blog through Google Reader. That way, you'll automatically be made aware of my posts. Second, notice that I've begun to link your blogs to this one. This will allow you all to easily access each others' blogs. Before you go, please drop a line to let me know Google Reader is working for you so far? What interesting things have you been reading about recently?
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Hi Professor
ReplyDeleteI signed in to my Gmail account to subscribe to your blog. Does that mean I have used Google Reader? I'm not sure. I guess one thing I'm looking forward to learning more about this semester is Google Reader!
Gregg Clayton
Hi Professor.
ReplyDeleteI set up a Google Reader account but I couldn't find a way to drop you a line through Google Reader or subscribe to your blog through Google Reader. Can you only subscribe to a blog once?
I guess I'll find out tonight. I also made my Wiki!
Gregg Clayton
hi everyone!
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely making me step out of my comfort zone and try things with which I have limited proficiency!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Professor Hall,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that I accept your invitation to this class blog. I am looking forward to learning more about blogging this semester and all this new technology you are introducing. I also now understand Google Reader, it will be good to use to be updated about sales at my fav stores! Thanks.
I'm still not sure if I'm doing this right. All this stuff is very complicated. I'm not used to not knowing what I'm doing!
ReplyDeleteHi Prof. Hall,
ReplyDeleteSo far I do like Google Reader! I appreciate getting all of my news at once. Saves me a lot of time in the morning! Thanks! -Andria
hello,
ReplyDeletethe google reader is working good but its going to take some getting used to!
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ReplyDeletenot sure how to post our Delpit comment here - as I did it in a word doc - sent it to you email hope thats ok?!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteGoogle reader is awesome!!It is so much easier to have a connection to all your favorite feeds in one place. I would like to walk away from this class with a stronger sense of how to become the teacher I want to be.
Got this on a post from a site I subscribed to. Thought it apropo.
ReplyDelete9 Common Principles for
21st Century Schools
1. Build Community - The school should bring all learners together into a supportive community that nurtures both the individual and the group. The community should permeate all possible spaces, in the classroom, in the home and Online.
2. Encourage Critical Thinking - The school should actively encourage learners to think critically, continually asking the question, "Why do we teach what we teach?"
3. Reward Risk Taking - The school should actively encourage learners to risk failure in the pursuit of understanding.
4. Focus on all Learners - The school should surround the learner with ideas and information, encouraging the learner to pursue a wide variety of paths to knowledge, and supporting the personal growth for all who inhabit the community.
5. Value Diversity - The school should actively encourage and value the input of those both inside and outside the community with a diversity of opinions and experiences. The school should consistently check that it is inclusive and supportive of learners from diverse backgrounds.
6. Nurture all learners - The school should provide opportunities and encouragement for all members of the community including teachers, students and parents to learn and grow.
7. Pursue Innovation - The school should actively explore, pursue and assess new ideas and technologies, while always keeping the learner at the heart of the pursuit.
8. Teach Empathy - The school should actively and explicitly teach learners to think beyond themselves, encouraging students to value kindness and generosity.
9. Break down the walls - The school should provide access and opportunities for learners to reach outside the walls of the school to the neighboring, national and global community.
You're awesome, Meredith. Thanks for posting this...Why did you think this was appropriate?
ReplyDeleteI thought it appropriate because of the title of this post, and because the blogger who posted this also believed these are and should be universal, not just 21st century. I agree!
ReplyDeleteI dont know where to find this weeks article to read ?? hmmmmm
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