American Teacher

The Title of your Blog this week will be  "American Teacher"

Think back on the movie American Teacher and reflect on the following:

• After watching the movie, what was your first impression?  How did your view of the profession change;  better, different or worse?  Explain.
• What did you feel was the biggest frustration the teachers had with teaching?
• Describe some ways teaching conditions could improve without an increase in money?
• If you have a question about something you were confused about, you may address it in this blog.

Remember Deep is better than Wide!

This blog post will be due on Monday, December 5.
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Week of November 21

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
No blog for this week.  Check back on the 28th of November for a new blog assignment.
Procrastination blog is due on Monday, Nov. 21.

Procrastination?

What is Procrastination?  Have you ever procrastinated?  I think I probably know the answer to both of those questions.  Do you?

Click on this link and read about Overcoming Procrastination.

The Title of your blog this week should be:  Why Do Students Procrastinate?

1.  After you have read the article, choose at least one of the bullet points under "Why do students procrastinate?" and address how it relates to you.  If you have never procrastinated, you can use someone you know as an example, but don't use names.

• Your post should be well thought out and you should use complete sentences.  
• Less is more.  I would rather read three well written and thoughtful sentences than three rambling paragraphs!  
• Restate the chosen topic, then write your comments. 

2.  When you have completed part one, look over the "How to overcome procrastination" suggestions.  Choose at least one of the bullet points that you will honestly try and write your comments in your post about how you will try to overcome procrastinating.  

• Your post should be well thought out and you should use complete sentences.  
• Less is more.  I would rather read three well written and thoughtful sentences than three rambling paragraphs!  
• Restate the chosen topic, then write your comments. 

Refer to the Rubric if you are in question of how your blog will be graded.  This is the rubric that will be used every week.  Click here to view blog rubric.

Due on Monday, November 21, 2011

Changing Education Paradigms

Use headphones and watch the 11 minute presentation by Sir Ken Robinson.
He describes the changes occurring in education with the help of a whiteboard artist.

When you finish watching and listening, reflect on your impressions of his presentation.
You should create your blog post around the theme of:
"If I could change education,  I would ____________...

Your blog should be titled:  If I could change education, I would...

Due on Monday, Nov. 14 before class starts.