Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Semester Reflection Period 5

What changes have you seen this semester in regards to your education? What role did technology play in that change? What role did the constructivist philosophy play in that change? (constructivist-students becoming producers of information, students in charge of their own learning. What suggestions for improvement do you have for me next year? What are some of the things you would suggest I do again?

Make sure to include specific examples and expand on each other's ideas.

Your feedback- honest and reflective- is important!

Semester Reflection

What changes have you seen this semester in regards to your education? What role did technology play in that change? What role did the constructivist philosophy play in that change? (constructivist-students becoming producers of information, students in charge of their own learning. What suggestions for improvement do you have for me next year? What are some of the things you would suggest I do again?

Make sure to include specific examples and expand on each other's ideas. Your feedback- honest and reflective- is important!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Modern Day Biology Teacher Reflections

Think about our presentations and conversation on Tuesday. React to what you have heard, what it made you think of, as well as its connections to what we are reading about and thinking about. What did you take away from the conversation? Reflect on the speakers as well making sure to thank Syers, Wallace, and Craig for taking the time to be with us.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Periodic Table of Symbolic Elements 451

In the comment section, please claim what symbol you and your partner would like to do for our periodic table. Make sure to use only first name, first initial of last name, period number, and symbol you would like to do. Remember, no repeats within a period. These are due at the end of the unit.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Macbeth Test Review Questions

For our test on Tuesday, here is a place to post BIG questions about Macbeth as well as make connections to Lord of the Flies. Think out of the box and really challenge our thoughts!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Macbeth Act 5 questions

This is the place where you can ask your questions about Macbeth, answer one another's questions, and post comments about your understandings to help one another learn. Remember this is NOT education as usual. It is up to you to help one another learn.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Act 4 Blog questions

This is the place where you can ask your questions about Macbeth, answer one another's questions, and post comments about your understandings to help one another learn. Remember this is NOT education as usual. It is up to you to help one another learn.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Macbeth insecurities

Macbeth’s Insecurities- do not complete until we finish reading act 3...
1. Describe places, people, or events that make you feel insecure or uncertain. How do you tend to act when you’re feeling insecure?
2. Macbeth is also plagued by his insecurities. Why do you think he is haunted by the ghost of Banquo, but NOT by the ghost of Duncan? Think of at least two reasons.
3. Before deciding to murder both Duncan and Banquo, Macbeth delivers two long monologues. Reread the last few lines of each monologue (51, 87).Why do you think Macbeth is so concerned with whether or not they will go to heaven or hell?
4. Play the psychiatrist. If you had to give a diagnosis for Macbeth or Lady Macbeth what you explain as the condition they suffer from? Could you give a diagnosis of other characters? Duncan? Banquo? Malcolm and Donalbain?

Macbeth Act 3 questions

This is the place where you can ask your questions about Macbeth, answer one another's questions, and post comments about your understandings to help one another learn. Remember this is NOT education as usual. It is up to you to help one another learn.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Lord of the Flies 9-12

LOF Closed Cage Match: MACBETH V. JACK/RALPH

Macbeth declares an impassioned phrase when he feels that he is caught in all the turmoil he has created. He says, "It will have blood they say. Blood will have blood... (Act 3). What did Macbeth mean? How does this ring true for Macbeth? How does this also connect to the situtation Jack and Ralph find themselves in Lord of the Flies.
Also, include any final impressions of LOF. What did you think? How did the annotating go for you? Did you feel as though there was a change in your learning/ understanding of the text? Are you seeing big connections to Macbeth?

Monday, September 15, 2008

Macbeth Act 2 questions

This is the place where you can ask your questions about Macbeth, answer one another's questions, and post comments about your understandings to help one another learn. Remember this is NOT education as usual. It is up to you to help one another learn.

Friday, September 12, 2008

LOF CH. 7-8

After reading the first act of Macbeth as well as the first eight chapters of Golding's Lord of the Flies, what do you see as the role of evil? Where have you seen connections in the emergence of evil in these two works of literature? Can you also draw any parallels to what is going on in our world today? Think deeply here people. Respond and connect with one anothers' ideas.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

SAT vocab pick-up lines

These are really creative pick up lines, so make sure to use with caution. Which period comes up with the better lines to impress the ladies?

Friday, September 5, 2008

Macbeth Act 1 questions

This is the place where you can ask your questions about Macbeth, answer one another's questions, and post comments about your understandings to help one another learn. Remember this is NOT education as usual. It is up to you to help one another learn.

LOF 4-6

What are some examples of relationships between the characters? What is the building block of these relationships and what is breaking them apart? Describe an instance when you had a relationship with a friend that fell apart. Why did it fall apart? Can you personally connect to what is happening to the boys on the island?

Also, start thinking symbolically about some of the boys. What do each of the boys stand for? What do they symbolize?

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Trust

On a scale of 1-10, to what extent do you trust the people around you? Briefly explain your answer by responding to the questions below:

· Do you completely trust your friends? Your family? Your teachers?
· Do you think they would ever betray you? If so, why and how?
· Could you ever betray them?
· What types of situations make people betray others?

Thursday, August 28, 2008

LOF: Initial Impressions

Lord of the Flies ch.1-3
In the spirit of creating great discussion amongst my two classes, I want you to discuss with one another what you think of LOF so far? What are your initial impressions? What questions do you have? Can you help to answer one another's questions? Talk to me people! Make sure to check back to help one another learn and collaborate.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

This is NOT Education as Usual

What does it mean to be a producer of information versus a consumer of information?

What are the qualities of good teachers? of good students? of a good class?

What is a professional learning environment?

Think about your answers before you post them. Make sure to proofread your response. Also, make sure to come back and comment upon one another's comments. Do you agree or disagree with what they are saying?