tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post6277873676731916726..comments2023-08-04T09:21:53.696-04:00Comments on Lisa's Lingo: More Random ThoughtsLisa Parisihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00139683732388415845noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post-70386358494528187022008-03-27T21:41:00.000-04:002008-03-27T21:41:00.000-04:00Great post. Random Thought #1 So true that the kid...Great post. <BR/>Random Thought #1 So true that the kids catch on so quickly while many teachers struggle. I'm just starting to introduce kids to some tools in the tech class and then show the teachers-I'm experimenting with a voice thread with my 5th graders right now.<BR/>Random thought #2, The administration not only has to be backing the technology but needs to understand these tools as well. At my school the admin is very supportive of what I do but neither one of my building principals even knows what a wiki is. So, not only do I have to educate the teachers I have to work on the principals as well. <BR/>Random Thought #3-While reading this post and writing a response I really realized that I haven't collaborated with anyone this year. I do things to support classroom learning but we aren't planning together. I have just come up with an idea for next year regarding blogging-which isn't allowed yet, but I'm working on that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post-69029495881955890292008-03-24T12:42:00.000-04:002008-03-24T12:42:00.000-04:00I've been putting off asking for time at the month...I've been putting off asking for time at the monthly teacher meeting for the same reasons. I don't know if you listened to this conference session by Dr. Tim Tyson over at Bit by Bit, but it spoke to me about the requirement of principals to lead the charge: <A HREF="http://bobsprankle.com/bitbybit_wordpress/?p=336" REL="nofollow">Bit by Bit</A>. I have found a few teachers in the building to help me with the collaborations that I have found online. I keep trying new ways to get others engaged in technology in the classroom while I plug away in the computer lab.<BR/><BR/>I am starting to get my ideas together for an in-school discussion. Good luck with your article.Ann Orohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137060994986827867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post-50009000269523625312008-03-23T20:49:00.000-04:002008-03-23T20:49:00.000-04:00On the Friday post of schoolteachernews.com there ...On the Friday post of schoolteachernews.com there is a story of a poor school that gave all the teachers and students a laptop. The scores of the students have risen every year since.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post-35049296100310873662008-03-23T19:13:00.000-04:002008-03-23T19:13:00.000-04:00I agree totally about finding a co-collaborator- o...I agree totally about finding a co-collaborator- otherwise things can be pretty lame- it is hard to be your own echo-chamber.<BR/><BR/>People say there isn't enough time and working on line does take time. But the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. I know the children in my class are better off because of the linking that we do. Let's face it- no-one outside my school would een know I exist without the web- and it has led me to some great places over the last couple of years- both geographically and in my mind space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post-62858924628731094122008-03-23T17:22:00.000-04:002008-03-23T17:22:00.000-04:00Random thought 1: I agree and have had similar exp...Random thought 1: I agree and have had similar experience. <BR/>Random thought 2: also agree and have been pushing my admin to really support tech in the way I think it should be supported. stay tuned for that one.<BR/><BR/>In my second yr as "tech specialist" or whatever you call me ( I wear many hats at work). First year I tried so hard to get things to change, get everyone to collaborate w/me and be excited, shared everything I was doing. This year am trying new strategy (after being worn out spinning my wheels). Now I am focusing on the people that want to collaborate with me. There are a few of them, and I give them most of my time and attention. Hoping change will catch on that way.<BR/>But ultimately, until my administrator backs me completely and pushes the teachers who need to be pushed, change will continue at a snail's pace.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630103304646424890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post-80208888388899941232008-03-23T14:38:00.000-04:002008-03-23T14:38:00.000-04:00Great post! I have to jump on your random thought ...Great post! I have to jump on your random thought #2. It does take the administration stepping in to start the ball rolling. I have worked with a pro technology principal who "gets it" for three years and we are just now cracking the surface. He is excellent about the technology not being just my gig, but a great tool for ALL of us. It's been an uphill climb all the way!<BR/>One thing that has really helped is using "The Art and Science of Teaching" by Marzano. In Chapter 5 there is a list of Action steps to help with student engagement. We added three more steps that use technology. Teachers could choose from the book or the technology steps. Simple but quite effective. Keep going! It's tough being out at the front, but so worth it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post-33396440333442122302008-03-23T14:17:00.000-04:002008-03-23T14:17:00.000-04:00This was a wonderful post! You put everything in w...This was a wonderful post! You put everything in words that I was thinking. In fact, I wish I was still in the classroom so I could collaborate with you! This made me feel better about how I plan to "present" these tools to teachers in my course this summer. Instead of just showing them about these, I plan to make them use it as part of the requirements.loonyhikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378360383088143368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221147792075613632.post-23938619567869526432008-03-23T14:05:00.000-04:002008-03-23T14:05:00.000-04:00You spoke my thoughts. I agree, the beauty is in ...You spoke my thoughts. I agree, the beauty is in the collaboration. But the problem is finding others who understand that power of collaboration. Hard to collaborate when you are all alone. Hang in there!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385620050816283099noreply@blogger.com