"I have the same problem. I can only view the doc - I can't make edits.
I am new to the class project too. I am a bit overwhelmed too, but together we can all get through this! "
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Caroline Black
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- Manitoulin Island, Ontario
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Caroline Black replied to Susan Krantman's discussion Overwhelmed in the group Flat Classroom Project 13-1Caroline Black joined Julie Lindsay's group
Flat Classroom Project 13-1
Teachers and advisors for the Flat Classroom Project 13-1, February-May, will use this group to connect and discuss and share.See More
FounderJulie Lindsay commented on Caroline Black's blog post Celebration and Summation
"Caroline, congratulations on completing the Flat Classroom Certified Teacher course, cohort 12-1. We have appreciated your consistent and thoughtful participation. Good luck, and soon I will be welcoming you to the Flat Classroom Project 13-1.…"
Caroline Black posted a blog postCelebration and Summation
We have just recently finished the 12-1 FCCT Global Design Project and the pitches. It reminded me that there are several things I need to wrap up. It is so important to end a project in the right way - to tie up loose ends and reflect on practices. I feel it is also essential to celebrate the work and effort that has gone into any project.I have not yet had the opportunity to participate in a summit (excepting the GDP pitches). This being said, I have completed several projects this semester…See More
FounderJulie Lindsay left a comment for Caroline Black
"Caroline, thank you again for creating your video that features how to use a PLE for social entrepreneurship. A very touching and real story. Well done! I am wondering if you can embed this here on the Ning so we can more easily find it?"
FounderJulie Lindsay commented on Caroline Black's blog post Giving Students Choice
"Choice of tools and outcomes within constraints of minimum collaboration and inclusion of others at the event - excellent Caroline. Thanks for sharing!"
FounderJulie Lindsay commented on Caroline Black's blog post Collaborate on a Wiki
"Caroline, great work with wikis! Love your approach to introducing in a classroom setting and encouraging student ownership. Good luck with further collaboration!"
Caroline Black commented on Lisette Casey's blog post Planning a handshake with Catalina, Jason and Caroline"Sorry - I have fallen a bit behind... I like the idea of Voice Thread... It seems a bit more interactive. i also like the idea of a picture rather than an avatar, but to each their own."
Helen McConaghy left a comment for Caroline Black"Thanks for the outsourced video Caroline. It looked great and thanks to your student who let you film her. I encouraged Xavier to film for you and saw that he did it, otherwise I was going to get my kids to let me film them tonight.…"
Barbara Morganfield commented on Caroline Black's blog post Giving Students Choice"This is great! What an opportunity and experience for your students! How were the groups chosen? (Did they self-select based on interest) Do you have any reflections on that? Just trying to get input on how folks are choosing groups and how it…"
Julie Balen commented on Caroline Black's blog post Giving Students Choice"Hey Caroline, do you have a few pics from We Day 2012 to post so we can see the kids in action? Or of pj day? "
Tasha Cowdy commented on Caroline Black's blog post Giving Students Choice"What a great way to get student buy-in. I find that students are more motivated when they have an emotional connection to what they are working on. I think your student council projects sound great! : )"
Caroline Black posted a blog postGiving Students Choice
My student leadership class is equivalent to a Student Council. We use leadership, event planning, technology, and business course standards to have an interdisciplinary class. My students recently finished their first big project. We did some earlier planning and events, but this was different: each group (2-5 students) had to plan and run an event for our school... and they had to choose what type of event and how to run it. I gave my students the required outcomes of this task: 1) they had…See More
FounderJulie Lindsay replied to Caroline Black's discussion Personal Reflection Improves Teaching in the group Flat Classroom Certified Teacher 12-1
"Caroline, I really like to use the 'What?', 'So what?' 'Now What?' approach to reflection and have used this very successfully with students of all ages in the past. I also relate this to De Bono's thinking hats.…"
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- Caroline
- About Me:
- I have been teaching for 2 and a half years. I am still learning a lot everyday about how to become a better teacher. I teach math and interdisciplinary studies and in my spare time I help out on our dairy farm!
- Website:
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- Interest in Flat Classrooms
- I am excited to learn about collaborating with others around the world! I want to engage my students in real learning and have them experience the world outside our little island...
Caroline Black's Blog
Celebration and Summation
We have just recently finished the 12-1 FCCT Global Design Project and the pitches. It reminded me that there are several things I need to wrap up. It is so important to end a project in the right way - to tie up loose ends and reflect on practices. I feel it is also essential to celebrate the work and effort that has gone into any project.
I have not yet had the opportunity to participate in a summit (excepting the GDP pitches). This being said, I have completed several projects this…
ContinuePosted on December 21, 2012 at 6:32pm — 1 Comment
Giving Students Choice
My student leadership class is equivalent to a Student Council. We use leadership, event planning, technology, and business course standards to have an interdisciplinary class. My students recently finished their first big project. We did some earlier planning and events, but this was different: each group (2-5 students) had to plan and run an event for our school... and they had to choose what type of event and how to run it.
I gave my students the required outcomes of this task: 1)…
ContinuePosted on October 13, 2012 at 2:11pm — 4 Comments
Collaborate on a Wiki
For the second semester, I have brought in a wiki for my student leadership course. I saw another teacher in my school using a wiki in her English course, and when I saw what was happening, I had to try it too! It begins by introducing what a wiki is. I was not surprised this year that many of my students had no idea what a wiki was or what they could be used for. We did a KWL chart (what I Know, what I Want to know, and what I Learned), and the "K" columns were mostly blank. We discussed a…
ContinuePosted on September 26, 2012 at 6:08pm — 5 Comments
Digital Citizenship
During the past week I have spent time thinking on the topic of what it means to be a digital citizen, and how I can help my students on their journey to becoming a digital citizen. I have come to realize that the first step to helping my students become digital citizens is to check in with what they are saying online.
A Classroom monitoring portal (CMP) is a great way to keep track of what students are doing during an online project. At this moment in time, I do not have a class…
ContinuePosted on September 16, 2012 at 5:38pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:23pm on November 21, 2012,
FounderJulie Lindsay said… Caroline, thank you again for creating your video that features how to use a PLE for social entrepreneurship. A very touching and real story. Well done! I am wondering if you can embed this here on the Ning so we can more easily find it?
- At 9:27pm on October 27, 2012, Helen McConaghy said…
Thanks for the outsourced video Caroline. It looked great and thanks to your student who let you film her. I encouraged Xavier to film for you and saw that he did it, otherwise I was going to get my kids to let me film them tonight. I also saw your video and was inspired. Mine will probably be late... kinks and things being worked out on Eracism Project and Digitween.
Helen
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