tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.comments2023-07-05T05:44:28.821-04:00WB4All...WB4ALLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715089925377206367noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-47533523825826406812021-06-01T13:05:03.546-04:002021-06-01T13:05:03.546-04:00Very informative post! There is a lot of informati...Very informative post! There is a lot of information here that can help any business get started with a successful social networking campaign. <a href="https://www.sagamingthai.org/" rel="nofollow">sagaming</a><br />royalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249390596638390302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-23063465058471489462010-11-22T12:53:02.290-05:002010-11-22T12:53:02.290-05:00Nancy, glad this is helpful for your work. They...Nancy, glad this is helpful for your work. They're great resources for PBL and DI.<br />Here's a list of more tools to consider in both areas:<br />http://wb4all.blogspot.com/2010/11/21st-century-learning-skillsmaking-it.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886387355000766557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-37272149400756806002010-11-22T02:25:56.375-05:002010-11-22T02:25:56.375-05:00Thank you for the resource links. I know that I...Thank you for the resource links. I know that I'll be viewing these periodically to keep myself in check.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387192839659389913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-41354977125942351822010-09-28T13:20:21.058-04:002010-09-28T13:20:21.058-04:00Glad to help. Have you looked at work by Ken O'...Glad to help. Have you looked at work by Ken O'Conner? He's got two good books on this: <br />"How to Grade for Learning" <br />http://www.amazon.com/How-Grade-Learning-K-12-OConnor/dp/1412953820/<br />"A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades"<br />http://www.amazon.com/Repair-Kit-Grading-Assessment-Institute/dp/0132488639/<br /><br />More to come :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886387355000766557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-32328927882589561142010-07-22T09:43:26.298-04:002010-07-22T09:43:26.298-04:00Thanks for the response. Feel free to repost my co...Thanks for the response. Feel free to repost my comments. Not sure how to add an email link to this but I do get sent comments. <br />wb4all AT Gmail DOT comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886387355000766557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-51645561052133064052010-07-21T15:45:32.546-04:002010-07-21T15:45:32.546-04:00Hey John-- I don't see any place on your blog ...Hey John-- I don't see any place on your blog where I can contact you. I read your great (2 part) post on Joe Konrath's blog and I'd really like permission to re-post it on my website. I'll link back to your webpage, etc. <br /><br />Please let me know; my e-mail is CPSILVA AT Comcast DOT net. If I had a better way to contact you, I would!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-25363432442800316432010-06-26T18:48:36.625-04:002010-06-26T18:48:36.625-04:00The journey is worth the effort to stay in the flo...The journey is worth the effort to stay in the flow of "knowing" tech tools. If people start with what they feel comfortable using in their private lives there is much to incorporate. Additionally, when teachers allow students to take the lead in demonstrating their knowledge through the tools that they understand best...simply divine.<br /><br />Thanks for the great insights.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886387355000766557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-13630031992344554122010-06-21T14:20:59.190-04:002010-06-21T14:20:59.190-04:00I think that these tools will be more accepted whe...I think that these tools will be more accepted when educators become more techy themselves. Training is the key. There is so much to learn and many become overwhelmed. With the appropriate support and training educators will become confident and more open to using new and exciting technology. The journey is so worth it.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383139785112305261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-1569781278583813182010-04-22T19:53:51.616-04:002010-04-22T19:53:51.616-04:00Hi Kliges,
Thanks for pointing out the importance ...Hi Kliges,<br />Thanks for pointing out the importance for educators to be very careful (dare I add the word: thoughtful) when constructing assessments. They shape our judgement as to what students know or don't know. Standardized tests like the MEAP can be guilty of the same, as you point out. Classroom teachers have the greatest influence on the assessments they develop and/or use. These can be polished to best suit our needs. Welcome to the Lighthouse club. Let's clear some fog :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886387355000766557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-24464687812946875882010-04-17T13:07:07.445-04:002010-04-17T13:07:07.445-04:00You spoke about this when you visited our school w...You spoke about this when you visited our school with Blandina a few months ago. You are absolutely correct! I think we need to be very careful when constructing and using assessments. We need to have a clear understanding of what we are hoping to assess and be reasonably certain that the "assessment" and scoring scheme are appropriate. As an aside, even th MEAPs can be guilty of this problem. I have seen several occasions where questions on the Math test attempted to "trick" students by changing units of measurement between the question and array of answers.kligeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247581289560119333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-56380888357647506362010-04-07T21:52:08.224-04:002010-04-07T21:52:08.224-04:00Hi Sue,
The children in your school are truely gif...Hi Sue,<br />The children in your school are truely gifted with a talented staff with such leadership and teacher reflection. 21st Century skills modeled have a tremendous impact on learning. Thanks for sharing :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886387355000766557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-33733301628821522232010-04-07T15:11:15.858-04:002010-04-07T15:11:15.858-04:00Love the WB4A title, it is clever--a question and ...Love the WB4A title, it is clever--a question and a title! The principal at my high school is spot on in providing, inspiring, and actually participating in the Web 2.0 tools. His leadership in this area of Web 2.0 tools specifically, has impacted our entire staff--thus the students as you noted in this blog entry. I also agree with you that the reflective process is what truly solidifies our learning.Sues23https://www.blogger.com/profile/01630510449229390860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-41341382537366725712010-04-05T14:36:57.054-04:002010-04-05T14:36:57.054-04:00Well spoken (written). I think that teachers truel...Well spoken (written). I think that teachers truely want students to learn responsibility by getting the work done. How else will the learning occur? Sadly, the climate tends to focus on a quick fix (e.g., meat out the punishment and move on) rather than taking the longer view and take the time to address the situation in a meaningful and lasting way.<br />If you are interested, check out Ken O'Connor's book, 15 Fixes for Broken Grades.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886387355000766557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-80964647705009093972010-04-05T09:09:56.082-04:002010-04-05T09:09:56.082-04:00Your posting and video called to me. I often thin...Your posting and video called to me. I often think that zeroes are about punishment and releasing teachers from the responsibility of teaching and students the responsibility of learning.Add In Techhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038112990169515705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-54468885872834951632010-03-23T18:01:08.969-04:002010-03-23T18:01:08.969-04:00Hi Rick,
It's definitely worth exploring. The...Hi Rick,<br /><br />It's definitely worth exploring. The Covey organization, according to Dr. Covey himself, has people responsible for supporting the work in each state. Well worth exploring. I posted their 800 number at:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">http://wb4all.blogspot.com/2010/03/leader-in-me-7-habits-based-schools.html</a>WB4ALLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715089925377206367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-56774570183059802432010-03-23T17:59:05.879-04:002010-03-23T17:59:05.879-04:00Hi Danuta,
The school is A.B. Combs Leadership Mag...Hi Danuta,<br />The school is A.B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary in Raleigh, NC. It's an intriguing program to explore. This is different from PBS as much of the work is internal, rather than external reward system. I've written further about it at:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">http://wb4all.blogspot.com/2010/03/leader-in-me-7-habits-based-schools.html</a>WB4ALLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715089925377206367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-37029526922351063742010-03-21T19:40:43.838-04:002010-03-21T19:40:43.838-04:00This is very interesting. I had not seen this befo...This is very interesting. I had not seen this before. The idea of Covey for kids makes sense. This will prompt me to explore.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06128868236941644545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-88353184690015186682010-03-21T00:21:16.950-04:002010-03-21T00:21:16.950-04:00Covey for Kids - what an interesting idea. It wasn...Covey for Kids - what an interesting idea. It wasn't clear to me (I may have missed it) but the school featured in Decatur (Illinois or Alabama?), how long have they run the program? Furthermore, is there any long term data collected on the Covey program? We have had the PBS system in place at our middle school and the 6th graders who came in this year had it in their 5th grade. However, it seems that these 6th graders haven't been significantly impacted (yet?) and their behavior has stymied and challenged all of their teachers (and administrators). Seeing the elementary students' interviews on the other video you provided makes one wonder if the Covey system would make a more profound and long term impact on the children lives than the PBS (and the anti bullying program).Danutahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148438557576961217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-68990035064685264802010-03-09T19:49:04.252-05:002010-03-09T19:49:04.252-05:00Hi RESA23Things,
Thanks Teach. I'm excited by...Hi RESA23Things,<br /><br />Thanks Teach. I'm excited by the possibilities in the different perspectives. My work explores and supports the connections between the groups.WB4ALLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715089925377206367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-34428600642014792402010-03-09T19:47:31.241-05:002010-03-09T19:47:31.241-05:00Hi Dhdanko23,
Marzano's book is such a valuabl...Hi Dhdanko23,<br />Marzano's book is such a valuable resource. There are some many ways to incorporate in student achievement. We should start a fan club. Although there's probably one out there.WB4ALLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715089925377206367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-27077576437802669992010-03-09T19:44:15.496-05:002010-03-09T19:44:15.496-05:00Hi Educator2010,
Blogger makes it so easy. You'...Hi Educator2010,<br />Blogger makes it so easy. You'll be doing it in not time. It makes for a great way to provide resources to your staff. I only wish that Blogger made it easy to post links in comments. It's possible if you know basic html. Good luck and happy journey to you :)WB4ALLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715089925377206367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-52836850890760783262010-03-08T09:27:44.957-05:002010-03-08T09:27:44.957-05:00It will be interesting to see where you thoughts l...It will be interesting to see where you thoughts lead while doing double duty -- both from a teacher and administrator perspective.RESA 23Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747187875671772924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-6594308834920603962010-03-07T17:10:59.732-05:002010-03-07T17:10:59.732-05:00In Thing 11 for this class one of the articles we ...In Thing 11 for this class one of the articles we have to read suggests that you put links to help support your blogs. I see you have done this all throughout your blogs. What a great way to share more information with your readers. I am new to blogging and had never put a link to something before this class. I hope to get as comfortable with it as you appear to be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462785400739859862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-16617313289510031602010-03-06T23:09:22.922-05:002010-03-06T23:09:22.922-05:00Thank you for your comments. They encourage me to ...Thank you for your comments. They encourage me to investigate further into the use of blogging in my classroom. I also appreciate the you have linked Marzano's book on your blog. I keep forgetting what a gem it is. I was introduced to it at a class I took last year (and now that seems like ages ago) and have forgotten to buy it - until now. Your enthusiasm is contagious. <br />Dhdanko23Danutahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148438557576961217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5753868879178236340.post-16889883124293361622010-02-19T08:57:05.133-05:002010-02-19T08:57:05.133-05:00Hi Mark,
Thanks for sharing your article, 23 Myth...Hi Mark,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your article, 23 Myths of Differentiated Instruction. It presents some interesting insights. <br /><br />Items 13 through 15 reflects a key point that DI is for every student, from those who struggle to the gifted learners.<br /><br />Items 16 and 17 points out that DI done effectively is based on curriculum standards. Therefore, learners are developing skills and concepts with support and depth through differentiation.<br /><br />Items 21 through 23 notes that while DI planning takes work and time, as one becomes proficient that time is better used. Start where you feel comfortable, and incorporate what makes clear sense. Like our students, we must learn at the rate and pace that fits our needs.<br /><br />Item 18 illustrates how important is student's affective in learning. Frustration can be healthy, but failure is a confidence destroyer. That's not to say, we protect kids from failure. Rather through interventions and careful planning based on assessments, we should be able to guide learners along their course so that failure is avoided. If failure occurs, help the student learn from it and be prepared to help repair their confidence to move forward. Consider the impact of a healthy vs. toxic workplace. Such environments effect worker efficiency. For students, the classroom is their work place.<br /><br />The other "Myths" addressed in Mark's article contain some over the top messages by using "absolute" language as to what DI is or is not. Taken to extreme, his arguments may seem logical. But people and learning are not absolutes, with many shades of color. <br /><br />Put simply, Differentiated Instruction is planning instruction that addresses where student skills stand.<br /><br />--Formative assessment data tells us when and where to differentiate. <br /><br />--Learning styles data informs us of the various way learners may connect to the concepts. I remind myself that even with the best laid plans, when students find their entry point it may or may not be based on what I set up.<br />List of tools: <br />http://wb4all.blogspot.com/2010/01/relationships-matter-next-steps.html<br /><br />--DI is not a silver bullet to solving all learning problems. There are no guarantees. BUT, DI has a strong impact on learners--much more so than the traditional approach of teaching the same way to everyone, which is more convenient to the teacher than the learner.<br /><br />--DI done effectively occurs in many pedagogical approaches. What makes constructivism appealing is that students are active partners in teaching and learning. <br /><br />Also consider:<br />http://wb4all.blogspot.com/2009/12/relationships-matter-pt-1-layers-of.html<br /><br />Regardless of the approach you use, DI success, and good instruction in general, occurs consistently if we ask 3 questions in the planning process:<br /><br />1. What do students need to know, understand, and be able to do? (Learning Targets)<br /><br />2. How will students show what they know, and don't know? (Formative and summative assessments that lead to the learning targets)<br /><br />3. How will we support the students who struggle? And how will we support the students who already know the learning target?WB4ALLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715089925377206367noreply@blogger.com