I am actually doing my reflection on Friday during the time I planned!
Podcasts continue to go well and I found time to get through two Science Friday broadcasts and one Truth for Teachers. This week I learned about a book I'd like to read that comes from a suggestion on TfT, and it is called, The Miseducation of the Negro. This book was described as a must read to help relate with non-white students. Science Friday had lots of interesting details about the end of the Cassini Mission. They also did a special about Kansas and how it was once all underwater. I learned interesting facts about carrion and dung beetles, too.
My reading is not going as well because now that my grading is in full swing I am finding it hard to carve out the time and still get a decent amount of sleep. I read about 15 minutes of Becoming the math teacher you wish you had, and I trolled Twitter for about 45 minutes. Twitter gave me a great idea about using sheet protectors with a piece of paper inside so students can write on it and then wipe it off and try again. I used them today in class for a game from youcubed.org called Prime Time. I found that washable Crayola markers stay on well and then wipe off easily with a wet paper towel. The regular Crayola markers do not stay on. High-lighters work too, but I didn't try them with dry erase markers, yet. Twitter also gave me the opportunity to sign up for a MOOC involving the book I read this summer called, Innovator's Mindset. (Which inspired me to try Twitter and start blogging!) This will take place starting next Monday. Even though my reading was short I managed to use part of it in class today. I read them a story about Poincare accidentally discovering chaos theory. They seemed to like hearing about a big mistake and how common mistakes are.
So pumped that I am gleaning nuggets every week!
Friday, September 22, 2017
Sunday, September 17, 2017
My PD journey week two
Week two was quite hectic, but I did manage to spend daily time on Twitter and listening to podcasts.
On Twitter, I saw lots of information about the rover Cassini and its imminent demise. I found a few other interesting posts about science. One was about the fact that fatigue can be contagious. Just hearing others say they are tired could make you feel more tired than you actually are. I also saw a two-headed snake that would fight itself for food. I'm not sure why though because the food would all go to the same place! The education posts were more fruitful this week. There was a post by George Couros about performance orientation vs. learning orientation that I found fascinating. Quotes like, "How long does this assignment need to be?" vs. ""How can I make this assignment better?" It is definitely a good way to illustrate a paradigm shift. I also signed up for a book discussion of Innovators Mindset called #IMMOOC that will take place on YouTubeLive as well as Twitter chats. I am excited to hear from some of the guest speakers like Jo Boaler and Katie Martin. I am also interested to read a book called, Turn this Ship Around.
The podcasts were interesting as always. Science Friday gave some fun scientific info. My favorite was hearing about all the muscles in the tongue, but it was also fascinating to hear about how they take apart aircraft to help them see the signs of aging in both metal and composite frames at the University of Wichita. Truth for Teachers talked about some interesting ideas for how to be more efficient with lesson planning.
My reading was shortened this week so I only got to read for 15 minutes. I started to read about a math teacher in Falmouth, ME. I am looking forward to finishing reading his case study about how to promote mathematical thinking in his students.
This week I am going to incorporate reading my NSTA publications, too. I am more excited by PD with every activity I do. Very inspiring!
On Twitter, I saw lots of information about the rover Cassini and its imminent demise. I found a few other interesting posts about science. One was about the fact that fatigue can be contagious. Just hearing others say they are tired could make you feel more tired than you actually are. I also saw a two-headed snake that would fight itself for food. I'm not sure why though because the food would all go to the same place! The education posts were more fruitful this week. There was a post by George Couros about performance orientation vs. learning orientation that I found fascinating. Quotes like, "How long does this assignment need to be?" vs. ""How can I make this assignment better?" It is definitely a good way to illustrate a paradigm shift. I also signed up for a book discussion of Innovators Mindset called #IMMOOC that will take place on YouTubeLive as well as Twitter chats. I am excited to hear from some of the guest speakers like Jo Boaler and Katie Martin. I am also interested to read a book called, Turn this Ship Around.
The podcasts were interesting as always. Science Friday gave some fun scientific info. My favorite was hearing about all the muscles in the tongue, but it was also fascinating to hear about how they take apart aircraft to help them see the signs of aging in both metal and composite frames at the University of Wichita. Truth for Teachers talked about some interesting ideas for how to be more efficient with lesson planning.
My reading was shortened this week so I only got to read for 15 minutes. I started to read about a math teacher in Falmouth, ME. I am looking forward to finishing reading his case study about how to promote mathematical thinking in his students.
This week I am going to incorporate reading my NSTA publications, too. I am more excited by PD with every activity I do. Very inspiring!
Sunday, September 10, 2017
PD Week 1 Reflection
This year I decided to embark on more in depth PD on my own because I was so inspired by the How to Learn Math for Teachers course I took this summer. My weekly plan is to listen to a podcast every day for at least 15 minutes on the way to work, read from either a math or science teaching book on Wednesday mornings, view Twitter posts related to science and math nightly. I plan to blog about my week every Friday. As you can see I am already behind on those plans, but better late than never!
Here is my summary of the week:
I listened to Truth for Teachers on Tuesday on the way to and from work, and the topic this week was about how to adapt to new teaching expectations or to exit gracefully. I found this to be an inspiring podcast because it helped renew my self-confidence in my abilities as a teacher and it also helped me to realize I am not alone, and all teachers are a work in progress because nobody is perfect.
I listened to two Science Friday podcasts. They were interesting and thought-provoking. Learning styles not existing was pretty fascinating. I like to hear the details of new pieces of science and I learned a new way to use the Science Friday website as an educator. Ira's voice is so fantastic, too!
On Wednesday I read a chapter out of a book I started this summer called, Becoming the Math Teacher you wish you'd had. Chapter 3 is called Mathematicians take Risks, and it was about making students feel comfortable enough to try new strategies that might be way different than the way they have worked in the past. This chapter was a great reinforcement of the concepts Jo Boaler talked about in the class I took this summer. It has helped inform my lesson planning and it has given me some practical ideas I can use in my class. (Individualized comment writing is one that I hope to be able to try.)
The Twitter posts were not as fruitful because I find it hard to filter through all of them. I am hoping to meet with a colleague this week to learn about Tweet Deck to make my feed better catered to the kind of things I want to read. That being said, I did use George Couros' suggestions for 5 questions to ask students at the beginning of the year, but I haven't had a chance to read their responses, yet.
My end of the week sickness thwarted my plans to reflect on Friday afternoon, yet I am inspired to continue my ambitious plans for PD next week. I can't wait to hear Truth for Teachers tomorrow.
Here is my summary of the week:
I listened to Truth for Teachers on Tuesday on the way to and from work, and the topic this week was about how to adapt to new teaching expectations or to exit gracefully. I found this to be an inspiring podcast because it helped renew my self-confidence in my abilities as a teacher and it also helped me to realize I am not alone, and all teachers are a work in progress because nobody is perfect.
I listened to two Science Friday podcasts. They were interesting and thought-provoking. Learning styles not existing was pretty fascinating. I like to hear the details of new pieces of science and I learned a new way to use the Science Friday website as an educator. Ira's voice is so fantastic, too!
On Wednesday I read a chapter out of a book I started this summer called, Becoming the Math Teacher you wish you'd had. Chapter 3 is called Mathematicians take Risks, and it was about making students feel comfortable enough to try new strategies that might be way different than the way they have worked in the past. This chapter was a great reinforcement of the concepts Jo Boaler talked about in the class I took this summer. It has helped inform my lesson planning and it has given me some practical ideas I can use in my class. (Individualized comment writing is one that I hope to be able to try.)
The Twitter posts were not as fruitful because I find it hard to filter through all of them. I am hoping to meet with a colleague this week to learn about Tweet Deck to make my feed better catered to the kind of things I want to read. That being said, I did use George Couros' suggestions for 5 questions to ask students at the beginning of the year, but I haven't had a chance to read their responses, yet.
My end of the week sickness thwarted my plans to reflect on Friday afternoon, yet I am inspired to continue my ambitious plans for PD next week. I can't wait to hear Truth for Teachers tomorrow.
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