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Tracey Bryan commented on Susan Adams's blog post Technology makes great work easy -- Right??"I would add that we need a plan based on standards. I find that often teachers at my school have no idea what the Nets standards for students are let alone those for teachers, administrators, or coaches. We often do not really think about…"
Susan Adams commented on Emily McCarren's blog post Summative vs. Formative Assessment"This is a great challenge for eveyone in this digital age - feeling comfortable to give an unresolved response. It goes back to discussions at the beginning of the Flat Classroom book - if there is no response, the other party doesn't…"
Susan Adams posted a blog postTechnology makes great work easy -- Right??
Everyone knows we are in an era of technology. We have the world at our fingertips. Parents are adamant that their kids learn how to use technology and schools are just as anxious to prove that we are teaching that technology. In many schools, technology is readily available. There seems to be a good, general awareness that kids need to be taught how to sort through and find valuable information since, even for parents, the word "Google" has become a verb. But what about the act of creation?…See More
Susan Adams commented on Susan Adams's blog post The Blood, Sweat, and Eureka of Collaboraton"I always love your insight, Abena. I appreciate the way you pointed out the time it takes to develop certain skills. Many teachers aren't willing to wait for it all to "click," but when we do wait - it is well worth it to…"
Abena Bailey commented on Susan Adams's blog post The Blood, Sweat, and Eureka of Collaboraton"This idea of protecting one's own achievement is something I witnessed very recently with some Y8/G7 learners. When we started as a class in September on a collaborative project, their learning blogs were filled with comments that indicated…"
Susan Adams commented on Catalina Valenzuela's blog post Challenge 10: From active listening to creative writing"Since Vicki twittered it, I've shared it with my whole Spanish department. It's great!"
Susan Adams commented on Catalina Valenzuela's blog post Challenge 10: From active listening to creative writing"Catalina ~ I keep asking people filter questions. :) Do your students have access to Pinterest? Would you mind if I shared this lesson with a Spanish teacher at my school? And~ I have been desperately trying to learn Spanish for a few…"
Susan Adams commented on Abena Bailey's blog post FCC13_Design"While I'm writing you elsewhere :) I want to comment on your "Oh My English" video. What a brilliant concept! The video is very cute and I love the way it will get kids thinking."
Susan Adams commented on Abena Bailey's blog post FCC9_Assess"That is such an incredible philosophy!! I think a lot of our building administrators would agree with that, but there are others that don't. The philosophy is that a "filter" doesn't control blogs well - where anyone…"
Susan Adams commented on Abena Bailey's blog post FCC9_Assess"Hi Abena, Trello looks like a great organizer. Do you have strong filters in your school? We aren't allowed to use sites that have open blogs. Are these limited to students?"
Susan Adams commented on Edna Marie Phythian's blog post Module 5: Choices and Creation"I was thinking about it last night and wondering if a simple way to start could be using more infographics in a school building. We are so attracted to visuals. It might start more discussion on energy consumption, test scores,…"
Susan Adams commented on Edna Marie Phythian's blog post Module 5: Choices and Creation"Thanks, Edna. We hear a lot about learning styles, and taxonomies, and different types of literacies, but these "spaces" aren't something I hear much about. Data spaces are a big part of who we are now, and having paradigms to…"
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- As librarian, I facilitate learning through the excitement of 21st Century Skills in a technology school in Colorado Springs, CO - Pine Creek High School. I love the prospect of connecting our kids to the world, broadening their views, and giving them a new outlook on collaboration. I took a year in 2011/12 to attend school in Spain, work on micro-business projects in Mexico, and learn tango in Argentina. I still believe "story" is one of the most important parts of our culture. What a great way to create them-sharing our learning discoveries globally in electronic formats!
- Interest in Flat Classrooms
- I plan to take the Flat Classroom Teacher certification course. I have several teachers in my school I would like to work with on participating in the Flat Classroom and Eracism for starters. I heard Julie and Vicky speak a few years ago at a conference and was immediately "taken" by their ideas.
Susan Adams's Blog
Technology makes great work easy -- Right??
Everyone knows we are in an era of technology. We have the world at our fingertips. Parents are adamant that their kids learn how to use technology and schools are just as anxious to prove that we are teaching that technology. In many schools, technology is readily available. There seems to be a good, general awareness that kids need to be taught how to sort through and find valuable information since, even…
ContinuePosted on February 9, 2013 at 7:52pm — 2 Comments
The Blood, Sweat, and Eureka of Collaboraton
Most of us have collaborated on a project. It can definitely be fun to sit around a big table brainstorming, being struck by flashes of insight, reliving related projects, tweaking and adjusting a group idea into something new. But when it comes to collaboratively creating a piece of writing, a work of art, or some other tangible artifact, the whole game suddenly changes.
Above all else, in school, we learned -- to put our names on our own…
ContinuePosted on November 21, 2012 at 1:17pm — 4 Comments
Interpersonal Communication in the Age of Technology: It Takes Skill
Interpersonal Communication in the Age of Technology:
It Takes Skill
By: Susan Adams, Akram Bhatti, and Edna Phythian
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Continue Posted on November 16, 2012 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment
Think you know Digital Citizenship?
So did I!! Every year I lead a 2 hour discussion with incoming high school freshmen and educate them on what amounts to the shocking horrors of copyright reality. I teach classes to employees in the District copy center, answer questions from schools all around the district, take part in leading professional development days, serve as a daily resource for teachers and students working on projects - but I was only grazing the tip of the iceberg. Even when you add in the many Parent Academy…
ContinuePosted on November 10, 2012 at 2:53pm
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- At 7:39pm on November 17, 2012, Abena Bailey said…
Hi Susan,
I am heavily into PBL at the moment. My Year 11s (Grade 10) are currently making a study guide for Never Let Me Go and then they'll be doing (IGCSE) exam prep which involves poetry analysis, reading and writing (Descriptive, Imaginative, Argumentative and Discursive). You can see the full exam specs here. Not sure how we could hook up but definitely interested in exploring it further. Let me know when you feel you're ready.
All the best,
Abena
- At 2:49am on November 17, 2012, Abena Bailey said…
Hey Susan,
I teach Secondary - Years 7-13 / Grades 6-12.
We're coming to the end of our FCCT/FCP so I wish you luck. Stay in touch if you'd like to discuss on or off ning.
All the best,
Abena
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