Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Blog Post #13
Another reason would be, since I am on the ministry/leadership team at my church I am constantly on call. So my phone is always in use, since I do not have a land line anymore. Not to mention, I lead worship and I have to have my computer to make lyric videos for worship. Along with setting our soundboard and adjusting volume, and hooking up microphones and such. Also, I am on a constant look out for new songs, so I am always searching YouTube, Spotify, and iTunes for new music.
This day and age it is really hard for people to go 24 hours with out the use of electronics. I know, I myself have become dependent on them because I use them everyday! I think it would be a culture shock to my future students if I decided to assign a no "e-media" fast. They have become so reliant on typing in a question in a search engine online, and texting their friends that they would not how to do it.
PLN Final Report
C4T #4
April 15th St.Elmo Explorers
For this C4T I was assigned to the St. Elmo Explorers. I was assigned to them once before, and I always find it interesting on what this class is doing. This time, their assignment was to pick and amendment and discuss this amendment, along with posting a picture, news article, or short video to go with it. I like the fact that the students have to do this on the class blog, and how they have access to this assignment online.
My Comment:
Hello! My name is Kasey Mooney, I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I have to say, I really like how you have your students blogging their answers to different assignments, such as this one. I think that with doing this it helps make the Bill of Rights a little more interesting. I know when I was younger it was hard to make history interesting.
April 29th
No new post was made to my C4T, so I went back in time and found an assignment that was made. This assignment was Branches of Government. Students were learning about Graham v. Florida, a Supreme Court Case about sentencing for juvenile offenders. They were to listen to a podcast, and some debates on whether or not it is ethical to sentence juvenile offenders to life in prison, with not parole. Then at the end of class, they would have a mock trial. Then they were asked to decide of they could work for one of our three branches of government which would it be and why. My Comment: My name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. Again, I find this to be another great assignments for your students. I would have really enjoyed doing a mock trial when I was in school to make things more interesting. I hope to incorporate some of these assignments in my own classroom one day!
For this C4T I was assigned to the St. Elmo Explorers. I was assigned to them once before, and I always find it interesting on what this class is doing. This time, their assignment was to pick and amendment and discuss this amendment, along with posting a picture, news article, or short video to go with it. I like the fact that the students have to do this on the class blog, and how they have access to this assignment online.
My Comment:
Hello! My name is Kasey Mooney, I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I have to say, I really like how you have your students blogging their answers to different assignments, such as this one. I think that with doing this it helps make the Bill of Rights a little more interesting. I know when I was younger it was hard to make history interesting.
April 29th
No new post was made to my C4T, so I went back in time and found an assignment that was made. This assignment was Branches of Government. Students were learning about Graham v. Florida, a Supreme Court Case about sentencing for juvenile offenders. They were to listen to a podcast, and some debates on whether or not it is ethical to sentence juvenile offenders to life in prison, with not parole. Then at the end of class, they would have a mock trial. Then they were asked to decide of they could work for one of our three branches of government which would it be and why. My Comment: My name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. Again, I find this to be another great assignments for your students. I would have really enjoyed doing a mock trial when I was in school to make things more interesting. I hope to incorporate some of these assignments in my own classroom one day!
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Final Project Update
I am really excited about this project. It is allowing us to do just what we just posted about in the add on blog post. We are being allowed to be creative! I know that there are many possibilities for this project, and it is so hard to chose. But my partner for this project, Candace Buzbee, and I have already decided what we are going to do. As soon as we found out there we no set rules we already started brainstorming what we wanted to do. We have discussed in person what we are wanting to do, along with texting, and phone calls. We will be filming our video this weekend.
Creativity and Curiosity: My Thoughts - Special Post #12A.
I believe schools do destroy the development of curiosity and creativity. I am a big fan of the arts. I believe in having students attend art class, and music class. I have read articles and statistics that have shown that students who are in a music class, and are learning an instrument have higher grades than those who don't. Many schools are taking these classes out because of the lack of money, and they feel these are the least important classes; when all in all the very classes they are taking out of the schools are actually helping their students. I think that though these classes are being taken out, teachers should still incorporate these things into their lessons/curriculum. They can spark a students curiosity by playing a cd and showing different pictures of instruments that are used all over the world while discussing the History/Social Studies lesson. In doing this, it may spark some curiosity to ask their parents for some kinds of music lesson. Students could explore their creativity with their Science projects, but having to draw pictures, or make models of cells. The possibilities for the types of things students could do are numerable. I believe that yes, the actions of teacher can increase the curiosity and creativity of the students. If the teacher shows interest in these types of things, then students are more likely to show an interest as well. I know that I did not like sitting in a class where the teacher did not enjoy teaching a certain subject. The teachers lack of enjoyment shut me out to being interested. To be more creative and spark curiosity in my classroom, I would do as I already stated. When discussing things in class, I will try my hardest to incorporate different music and activities that involve music. I will also try to incorporate activities that will involve art, by having students write and illustrate their own book, or something of that nature. I think that creativity and curiosity needs to be nurtured in our students.
C4K for April
April 1st Bingo
In this post my student discussed a science project that was done in class. And how they had to predict which bottle, out of 3 bottles, yeast would become more active in.
Hello,
My name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
I find this experiment interesting. I would have predicted the warm water bottle as well. But you did not post the results, so which bottle did the yeast become most active it? Also, what does the sugar do in the bottles? Why was it added?
Please continue your blogging, you did a good job with this one, by including what the experiment consisted of.
April 8th Bingo
I had to go back to a previous post this week because my student had not posted in anything new. I commented on a Wordle done on cyber-bullying.
My comment:
Hi my name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
I think your Wordle is pretty cool. Chosing cyber-bullying to do it on is an interesting choice. Cyber-bullying is really big right now. Many do not realize the effect it has on teens. How do you feel about cyber-bullying? What are some ways do you think would help cut down on it?
April 15th Bullying
I had to be reassigned to another student because the student I was assigned to before only had two blog posts. Even after trying to encourage more blog posts, there were still now more written. The student I was assigned to this week done a blog about bullying. It excited me to see this, because I had just finished a project for another class on bullying. In the posts my student talks about how bullying is such a big problem, and has been for a while.
My response was:
Hi! My name is Kasey Mooney, I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. Good post! I agree with what you are saying, bullying is a big problem. And you are right it has been for a while! You stated that, “It doesn’t matter how many lectures we get. People will never report bullying.” So my question to you is, since lectures aren’t working, how do you think we could try and stop this problem?
April 22nd Rules, Relationships, and Responsibilities
This week my student I had, done a video on rules, relationships and responsibilities. My student had drawn pictures and then defined each term.
Hi! My name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your video. You done a really good job with your drawings. I heard you name off some of your friends that you have relationships with. Sounds like you have a lot of friends. I do too, friends are always great to have. Keep up the good work!
In this post my student discussed a science project that was done in class. And how they had to predict which bottle, out of 3 bottles, yeast would become more active in.
Hello,
My name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
I find this experiment interesting. I would have predicted the warm water bottle as well. But you did not post the results, so which bottle did the yeast become most active it? Also, what does the sugar do in the bottles? Why was it added?
Please continue your blogging, you did a good job with this one, by including what the experiment consisted of.
April 8th Bingo
I had to go back to a previous post this week because my student had not posted in anything new. I commented on a Wordle done on cyber-bullying.
My comment:
Hi my name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
I think your Wordle is pretty cool. Chosing cyber-bullying to do it on is an interesting choice. Cyber-bullying is really big right now. Many do not realize the effect it has on teens. How do you feel about cyber-bullying? What are some ways do you think would help cut down on it?
April 15th Bullying
I had to be reassigned to another student because the student I was assigned to before only had two blog posts. Even after trying to encourage more blog posts, there were still now more written. The student I was assigned to this week done a blog about bullying. It excited me to see this, because I had just finished a project for another class on bullying. In the posts my student talks about how bullying is such a big problem, and has been for a while.
My response was:
Hi! My name is Kasey Mooney, I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. Good post! I agree with what you are saying, bullying is a big problem. And you are right it has been for a while! You stated that, “It doesn’t matter how many lectures we get. People will never report bullying.” So my question to you is, since lectures aren’t working, how do you think we could try and stop this problem?
April 22nd Rules, Relationships, and Responsibilities
This week my student I had, done a video on rules, relationships and responsibilities. My student had drawn pictures and then defined each term.
Hi! My name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your video. You done a really good job with your drawings. I heard you name off some of your friends that you have relationships with. Sounds like you have a lot of friends. I do too, friends are always great to have. Keep up the good work!
Blog Post #12
Watch this video by students in Birmingham, UK Engage Me!. Write your thoughts about the use of the different technology the students said they used. Would you incorporate all of them, some of them, or none of them? Why or Why not?
Engage Me!
I think that each thing that the students mentioned will be effective to at least one student. Whether it be a blog post, or using a PSP or Nintendo DS. Everybody learns differently, so may enjoy blogging, while others would rather do a podcast, or do Skype interviews. I like the thought of having different aspects of technology to use in my classroom. Many teachers think the SMARTboard is enough, but technology is still growing. The interest of our students are always expanding and changing. Technology is helping us, as educators, to become more interested in learning. It helps them become self-disciplined with their work. They do not always rely on their teachers for something. They can go and explore the internet, have Skpye interviews with professionals in the area of their interests! The possibilities for our students are endless.
I would want to incorporate everything that I could into my classroom. I want my students to be able to experience the different types of technology that can be used to teach them. I want them to find one that is suitable for them, and that they enjoy using. But not only the one they enjoy using, but find ones that will help the the most on their journey of learning.
Engage Me!
I think that each thing that the students mentioned will be effective to at least one student. Whether it be a blog post, or using a PSP or Nintendo DS. Everybody learns differently, so may enjoy blogging, while others would rather do a podcast, or do Skype interviews. I like the thought of having different aspects of technology to use in my classroom. Many teachers think the SMARTboard is enough, but technology is still growing. The interest of our students are always expanding and changing. Technology is helping us, as educators, to become more interested in learning. It helps them become self-disciplined with their work. They do not always rely on their teachers for something. They can go and explore the internet, have Skpye interviews with professionals in the area of their interests! The possibilities for our students are endless.
I would want to incorporate everything that I could into my classroom. I want my students to be able to experience the different types of technology that can be used to teach them. I want them to find one that is suitable for them, and that they enjoy using. But not only the one they enjoy using, but find ones that will help the the most on their journey of learning.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Blog Post #11
I really enjoyed seeing the kids in action in the video Little Kids...Big Potential that Ms. Cassidy posted. To see that 1st graders know how to blog, use the internet, and have fun with all of it is very encouraging to me as a future educator. I know technology is a big thing in this generation. Just about everything that children are interested in is some new technological invention. To see that Ms. Cassidy even included the use of a Nintendo DS in her classroom was very interesting. Many people would not expect to see that in a classroom. Students mentioned in this video that it is helping them with their problem solving, and I think that if a Nintendo game will help then why not use it!
Interview with Ms. Cassidy
I think that the way Ms. Cassidy uses technology is very reassuring to me. I have always wondered how I would be able to incorporate the things she has in her class, because of student confidentiality. I like how she sends home a letter/permission slips at the beginning of the year and informs the parents that their child's work will/could be posted online. I am hoping to have a class blog myself when I begin teaching. I would love to be able to post my students work on the blog. I think that these letters/permission slips are a good idea to see how supportive the parents are.
Another thing that I liked that Ms. Cassidy mentioned was the fact that she teaches her students to only use their first name. I know that many parents are concerned for the privacy of their child. And I think that is why many parents are very hesitant when it comes to allowing their child/children to use technology. She also mentioned that when she does video her students or when she takes pictures of her students, she does not link faces with names. I think this is another good way to help keep students safer.
Dr. Strange asked Ms. Cassidy in the interview where she thought people should start when it come to technology. I really liked her response. She goes on to talk about how people should start with something that interests them, such as those who like photography could use flickr. I know there are many different sites that people can use to key in on their interests. When using technology, I think that it is important for people to begin with something that interests them.
Interview with Ms. Cassidy
I think that the way Ms. Cassidy uses technology is very reassuring to me. I have always wondered how I would be able to incorporate the things she has in her class, because of student confidentiality. I like how she sends home a letter/permission slips at the beginning of the year and informs the parents that their child's work will/could be posted online. I am hoping to have a class blog myself when I begin teaching. I would love to be able to post my students work on the blog. I think that these letters/permission slips are a good idea to see how supportive the parents are.
Another thing that I liked that Ms. Cassidy mentioned was the fact that she teaches her students to only use their first name. I know that many parents are concerned for the privacy of their child. And I think that is why many parents are very hesitant when it comes to allowing their child/children to use technology. She also mentioned that when she does video her students or when she takes pictures of her students, she does not link faces with names. I think this is another good way to help keep students safer.
Dr. Strange asked Ms. Cassidy in the interview where she thought people should start when it come to technology. I really liked her response. She goes on to talk about how people should start with something that interests them, such as those who like photography could use flickr. I know there are many different sites that people can use to key in on their interests. When using technology, I think that it is important for people to begin with something that interests them.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Blog Post #10
Do You Teach or Do You Educate?
Why do I want to be a teacher? Hmm... such a thought provoking question for me. I know when I was younger I always wanted to be a teacher. I never really knew why until I started to get older. I think that being a teacher is so much more than just standing in the front of a classroom pointing at a board. I want to make a difference in a child's life. To see them actually enjoy learning and in return actually learn something they can apply to their life. To many teachers are expected just to teach their students just enough to pass an ACT, SAT, or a quarterly test such as CRTs. I do not want to be guilty of that. I want to be nurture the things that my students are interested in, and inspire them to follow their dreams. I do not want my students to just be another high or low score on a test. I want them to be inspired by me, so they can go and inspire others. I want to take the areas they are the strongest in and have them enjoy their strengths. I also want to take their weak points and make them stronger. I want my students to take their education to another level. I do not want them to be like I was in school, and just having to retain information just for a test and then forget it. I want to make it to where my students can look back to Elementary school and recall things that they had learned or can remember they had a teacher who cared about them and wanted them to pursue their dreams. I want to know I made a difference.
In this video, they used a quote by Socrates that states: "Education is not the filling of a vessel, but the kindling of a flame". I do not want to be guilty of just shoveling information into my students just for them to put right back on a test. I want to take that spark, the flame, and help ignite it to become a fiery passion for their future and their education. I have a real close friend, who is a Pastor, who has said "As long as you are willing to fight, I am willing to fight with you". I now use this saying when talking to students myself. I want my students to know that as long as they are willing to fight for what they believe in, and want to do then they have a teacher who is willing to fight alongside with them to see those dreams and things come to fruition.
Don't let them take pencils home
WOW! This blog post really demonstrates the mentality of a lot of teachers. Mr. Johnson took this conversation and showed us the thought process of some of these teachers. To many teachers worry about test scores then they do about the students actually educating themselves on things. Not that test scores are not important. Test scores can show, to an extent, the knowledge level of a student. But what about the students who get test anxiety, or the ones who were never taught a way of studying that works for them? But I think that the way that Mr. Johnson went about showing how to talk with a teacher who is only worried about test scores was very interesting. He, in return, told this worried teacher that it is okay if they take pencils home even if they use it for recreation. He had enough faith in his students to do what they needed to do.
Why do I want to be a teacher? Hmm... such a thought provoking question for me. I know when I was younger I always wanted to be a teacher. I never really knew why until I started to get older. I think that being a teacher is so much more than just standing in the front of a classroom pointing at a board. I want to make a difference in a child's life. To see them actually enjoy learning and in return actually learn something they can apply to their life. To many teachers are expected just to teach their students just enough to pass an ACT, SAT, or a quarterly test such as CRTs. I do not want to be guilty of that. I want to be nurture the things that my students are interested in, and inspire them to follow their dreams. I do not want my students to just be another high or low score on a test. I want them to be inspired by me, so they can go and inspire others. I want to take the areas they are the strongest in and have them enjoy their strengths. I also want to take their weak points and make them stronger. I want my students to take their education to another level. I do not want them to be like I was in school, and just having to retain information just for a test and then forget it. I want to make it to where my students can look back to Elementary school and recall things that they had learned or can remember they had a teacher who cared about them and wanted them to pursue their dreams. I want to know I made a difference.
In this video, they used a quote by Socrates that states: "Education is not the filling of a vessel, but the kindling of a flame". I do not want to be guilty of just shoveling information into my students just for them to put right back on a test. I want to take that spark, the flame, and help ignite it to become a fiery passion for their future and their education. I have a real close friend, who is a Pastor, who has said "As long as you are willing to fight, I am willing to fight with you". I now use this saying when talking to students myself. I want my students to know that as long as they are willing to fight for what they believe in, and want to do then they have a teacher who is willing to fight alongside with them to see those dreams and things come to fruition.
Don't let them take pencils home
WOW! This blog post really demonstrates the mentality of a lot of teachers. Mr. Johnson took this conversation and showed us the thought process of some of these teachers. To many teachers worry about test scores then they do about the students actually educating themselves on things. Not that test scores are not important. Test scores can show, to an extent, the knowledge level of a student. But what about the students who get test anxiety, or the ones who were never taught a way of studying that works for them? But I think that the way that Mr. Johnson went about showing how to talk with a teacher who is only worried about test scores was very interesting. He, in return, told this worried teacher that it is okay if they take pencils home even if they use it for recreation. He had enough faith in his students to do what they needed to do.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Blog Post #9
I chose to read What I Learned this Year (2008-09) because I wanted to see what it was like for him, his first year. I will be having my first year sooner than I think. I wanted to see how Mr. McClung done with his first year and if there was any tips for me for my first year.
Like I mentioned already this is the first year of teaching for Mr. McClung. This blog post really hit home with me. Everything he addressed in his first year, are things that I am kind of nervous about for my first year of teaching. I tend to beat myself up over things that I could have done better to make my lessons better, and when things do not go just right I like to beat myself up over that. I just really like things to run smoothly. After reading Mr. McClung's post, I feel more confident in just more so going with the flow, and if things do not go how I want, or intended it to go then it will be a lesson learned.
The next blog I chose was What I Learned This Year (2010-11). I chose this one because it was his third year of teaching. I wanted to see the changes he had made, and the growth that happened over the past couple of years.
His third year teaching, and Mr. McClung still seems more enthusiastic about his job. I really liked the part about not being afraid of being an outsider. From elementary school all the way up until the time we get jobs in the real world, we still seek to fit in. Everybody wants to fit in, be "cool", and feel accepted. But I like the fact that Mr. McClung focuses on his students instead of worrying about fitting in with the other teachers. Our students should come first, and that is what he is doing. This blog posts have been really encouraging and inspiring to me. I am planning on saving his blog to my favorites, or possibly my PLN so I can continue to read his yearly blog posts about the things he has learned from the year. I think they are good to read over and take advice from as future educators!
Like I mentioned already this is the first year of teaching for Mr. McClung. This blog post really hit home with me. Everything he addressed in his first year, are things that I am kind of nervous about for my first year of teaching. I tend to beat myself up over things that I could have done better to make my lessons better, and when things do not go just right I like to beat myself up over that. I just really like things to run smoothly. After reading Mr. McClung's post, I feel more confident in just more so going with the flow, and if things do not go how I want, or intended it to go then it will be a lesson learned.
The next blog I chose was What I Learned This Year (2010-11). I chose this one because it was his third year of teaching. I wanted to see the changes he had made, and the growth that happened over the past couple of years.
His third year teaching, and Mr. McClung still seems more enthusiastic about his job. I really liked the part about not being afraid of being an outsider. From elementary school all the way up until the time we get jobs in the real world, we still seek to fit in. Everybody wants to fit in, be "cool", and feel accepted. But I like the fact that Mr. McClung focuses on his students instead of worrying about fitting in with the other teachers. Our students should come first, and that is what he is doing. This blog posts have been really encouraging and inspiring to me. I am planning on saving his blog to my favorites, or possibly my PLN so I can continue to read his yearly blog posts about the things he has learned from the year. I think they are good to read over and take advice from as future educators!
C4K for March
The first blog post I commented was This is a persuasive letter I wrote to the Siouxland Press
In this letter, he talked about how television should be more appropriate and suitable for children.
My comment was:
Hey,
My name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM 310 at the University of South Alabama. I want to say that I enjoyed your letter. Not many would take a stand like this. I think it is impressive that you think that TV should be more appropriate for students, and not have so much violence and drug abuse. Good job!
His response was:
Thank you I appreciate the comment.
The second blog post I commented on was France Changed into Small by Amel
One sunny morning Sam woke up and heard a loud noise coming from down the stairs:@ He quickly jumped out of his bed and hid under it, he got really scared.I think Paris is too scary! Sam quickly ran down the stairs and when he looked towards the door there was a box. Sam opened it and something made a loud noise :@ He opened the door and everything was tiny eaven the silver Eiffel Tower.You couldn’t hear people celebrating there birthday. Until Sam jumped and tried to press the buttin.He jumped so high and touched it and everything turned back to normal.
My comment
Hi my name is Kasey Mooney, I am a students in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I think your post was good. Who would have every thought of Paris, and at the push of a button everything would go back to normal. Very cool. Was Paris turning small suppose to help him overcome his fear? Good job!
Kasey
In this letter, he talked about how television should be more appropriate and suitable for children.
My comment was:
Hey,
My name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM 310 at the University of South Alabama. I want to say that I enjoyed your letter. Not many would take a stand like this. I think it is impressive that you think that TV should be more appropriate for students, and not have so much violence and drug abuse. Good job!
His response was:
Thank you I appreciate the comment.
The second blog post I commented on was France Changed into Small by Amel
One sunny morning Sam woke up and heard a loud noise coming from down the stairs:@ He quickly jumped out of his bed and hid under it, he got really scared.I think Paris is too scary! Sam quickly ran down the stairs and when he looked towards the door there was a box. Sam opened it and something made a loud noise :@ He opened the door and everything was tiny eaven the silver Eiffel Tower.You couldn’t hear people celebrating there birthday. Until Sam jumped and tried to press the buttin.He jumped so high and touched it and everything turned back to normal.
My comment
Hi my name is Kasey Mooney, I am a students in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I think your post was good. Who would have every thought of Paris, and at the push of a button everything would go back to normal. Very cool. Was Paris turning small suppose to help him overcome his fear? Good job!
Kasey
C4T #3 Summary
I was assigned to John T. Spencer.
The first blog I commented on was What should and administrator look for when hiring a 21st Century Teacher?. In this post he talked about hiring a teacher who was humble and not scared to ask questions.
My comment:
Hi my name is Kasey Mooney, I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
I really respect your blog post. Many times when people hear the word "humble" they think of someone who might be meek. And in their minds "meek" means someone who is weak. But I think meek is someone who knows and can control their own strength. When people humble themselves they are allowing their pride to take a back seat. I think teachers need to be humble. They need to be willing to ask questions, and have a teachable spirit about them. I know that I do not know all the answers, or know how to use all the technology just right but I am not above learning new things. Thanks for your post! Here is my blog if you would like to take a look at it Kasey Mooney's EDM310 Class Blog
His reply to my comment was:
Thanks, Kasey. I like the way you link being humble with having a teachable spirit. Those two go hand-in-hand.
The second blog I commented on was I Don't Want To Manage My Class. In this blog he discussed wanted to be a leader to students and not just a manager.
My comment to him was this:
Hi my name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I also commented last week on another one of your posts.
I really enjoyed this post. You mentioned opening your Bible to a sticky note, to a letter that said "I luv you, dad". Just that alone lets me know that you are a leader in your child's life. There was a comment made at church today, and it was "To be a good leader, you first have to be a good follower." I would have to agree with this, and I also think it relates to your post that I commented on last week about humbleness. To be a good leader, we have to allow ourselves to be humble, and ask questions when we don't know the answers. I too, want to be a leader of generation.
The first blog I commented on was What should and administrator look for when hiring a 21st Century Teacher?. In this post he talked about hiring a teacher who was humble and not scared to ask questions.
My comment:
Hi my name is Kasey Mooney, I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
I really respect your blog post. Many times when people hear the word "humble" they think of someone who might be meek. And in their minds "meek" means someone who is weak. But I think meek is someone who knows and can control their own strength. When people humble themselves they are allowing their pride to take a back seat. I think teachers need to be humble. They need to be willing to ask questions, and have a teachable spirit about them. I know that I do not know all the answers, or know how to use all the technology just right but I am not above learning new things. Thanks for your post! Here is my blog if you would like to take a look at it Kasey Mooney's EDM310 Class Blog
His reply to my comment was:
Thanks, Kasey. I like the way you link being humble with having a teachable spirit. Those two go hand-in-hand.
The second blog I commented on was I Don't Want To Manage My Class. In this blog he discussed wanted to be a leader to students and not just a manager.
My comment to him was this:
Hi my name is Kasey Mooney. I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I also commented last week on another one of your posts.
I really enjoyed this post. You mentioned opening your Bible to a sticky note, to a letter that said "I luv you, dad". Just that alone lets me know that you are a leader in your child's life. There was a comment made at church today, and it was "To be a good leader, you first have to be a good follower." I would have to agree with this, and I also think it relates to your post that I commented on last week about humbleness. To be a good leader, we have to allow ourselves to be humble, and ask questions when we don't know the answers. I too, want to be a leader of generation.
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