Two Blogs in One!

This blog post is actually two blogs.
# 1 is ThingLink
#2 is Rules
Read carefully.  It will be two separate blog posts.


You have all now watched The Ron Clark Story.

• Blog # 1 - ThingLink Blog 
•  I will give you a ThingLink code in class. Use your ThingLink login code and create your own ThingLink image.

1. Click here to go to the ThingLink website.
2. Click on EDU at the top of the page.
3. Use your Email and Password that I gave you to log in.
4. When you are logged in, click on Create.
5. You can use Google Images to find images pertaining to Ron Clark- the teacher.  Select a photo from Google Images and drag to your desktop.  It should be different than the one I have on this blog.  Extra points for a photo that isn't overused by classmates.  
6. Link at least 6 different links onto your image.  You should have at least one photo, one video and one text. 
7. When you have finished, embed on to your blog.
8. This is due by Monday April 28.  You must meet all of the criteria above to receive maximum score.

• Blog # 2 - Rules - Write your own…

Keep the following guidelines in mind

Refer to the following when considering writing your rules.

Teaching Today

Ten Activities for Establishing Classroom Rules

Establishing Classroom Rules

Ron Clark - The Essential 55 

1. Rules are a big part of classroom management.
2. Ron Clark had 55 Rules, in most cases this is way too many.
3. Try to have more than five and less than ten rules. 
4. Make rules you can keep.
5. Rules should be broad and attainable.
6. Rules are different than routines.
7. Create rules that will apply to your own classroom.
8. Obtain a copy of your own site teachers classroom rules and compare and revise.
9. Follow the rubric guidelines for maximum score.
10. This blog is due by Friday, May 2.  

Fear of Failure

Either click Here or scan the QR code and read the following article, "How to Help Kids Overcome the Fear of Failure" by Vicki Zakrzewski. 

Michael Jordan once said, "I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."  

Personally, I learn more from things I fail than from things I succeed doing.  When I fail, I strive to master the concept until I know what I did wrong.  If I succeed, many times it was just luck that was part of my success and I don't continue to strive for mastery.  

Your post should include answers to the following.  Your answers should be thoughtful and truthful.  

1.  How do you view failure as a student?  
2.  How do you view failure as a teacher?  
3.  Do you think grades are a true indicator of your knowledge?
4.  Do you think being unsuccessful can give you perspective and also encourage you to try harder?
5.  How do you handle criticism?  

Follow the rubric for best results.  Due on Friday, April 18.