Teaching at Williamson High School

My kids could be the highlight of my day if they would only listen to what I had to say. They wake up every morning thinking they know the world in which their parents cast them out in. Once someone tries to tell them they are headed down a path which leads to further destruction and torment as a high school student. I wish I could touch them and open their eyes to what dangers lye ahead in the real world they have no idea about. I go home at night praying they come to school the next day with a little clearer head, stronger mind set, better mentality than they left me with the day before, a positive onlook on life and the world, and an open mind to uinderstand they have all the power and capabilities to achieve what they dream. God loves them, I love them, family and friends love them; why can't they find love in themselves to want an education? Why is it they can't grasp the concept of what an education can do for them?

If you know, please tell me?

STUDENT TEACHING

IT HAS BEEN QUITE A WHILE SINCE I LAST FELT THE GRIPS OF LIFE IN MY FACE AS THOUGH I WOKE YESTERDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Closing the semester out

I would just like to thank my professors this semester. This was this first time I have felt teachers actually cared about your future and how they impact it. I wish the best to everyone I have had the pleasure of going to school with.

Professors of Online Classes

Hey, have you all forgotten what it is like being students? Have you no pitty on us? Why are your assignements so long and difficult? The only thing we, as students, need elaboration on is what you want from us. It's so irritating not knowing what you should produce for each kind of professor you get. I wish their was a clear outline that shows what they don't want. Trying it this way will atleast tell us you don't want. Be clear, concise, consistant, and open to give feedback. It's very important for us "at-risk" students.

Back into blogging for education. I would like to say good look to all of you future, current, and aspiring educators. See you when I see you.

K-12

For classrooms that are using blogs I was able to find one that students could find other students, news, student entries, and assignments for teachers. I thought this was a creative way for teachers to have an outside source which builds on learning development. There are rules to show students what to post and what not to post. It is a great idea to incorporate classroom assignments on the blog because if students didn’t catch it in class they can check the blog.

http://young123.21classes.com/

Another blog site that I was able to locate was structured as a CMIS (Curriculum Materials Information Services) site. “The accessibility of the Internet and developments in technology have created a new publishing medium where anyone can publish online to make their work instantly available to a huge audience,” as published in the Resourcing the Curriculum link. There is also comprehensive links such as: Focus, Professional, and School which establishes information on literature, associations, and library support.

http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/index.htm

Other classrooms are using web based programs to enhance information presented in class. I have found teachers use blogs to give students a more academic based forum. Within the blog there are links to other recommended sites that they should be familiar with. This is a great way to broaden the curriculum for students. Students have also found blogs to be a source to communicate ideas whether good or bad.
Teachers are finding it more accessible to incorporate technology in the classroom. To develop skills that actually enhance the learning of students is increased with technology. Many teachers find power points and video conferencing to be an advantage in giving out large portions of information in a more convenient way. To engage children in learning is to make sure you have techniques which allow them to stay focused in and out of class.

International

I was able to locate a blog by Jo McLeay who is a secondary school English teacher from Australia. On her blog she posts ideas which she believes assist in the learning ability of her students. She also gives feedback on programs and computers she has had experience with. On her blog is a forum which she allows people to give feedback on similar experience and expectations.

http://theopenclassroom.blogspot.com/


There is an international classroom blog that invites other students to interact. This blog seems pretty friendly showing links for students in different countries. If you do not know who or where your international friends are this would be a wonderful place to see. Many students have posted pictures of their homes and national flags. Students are able to post any friendly conversation for their international buddies.

Welcome India

http://international-conjunction.blogspot.com/


International schools display interest in studies from other countries. I was able to find where teachers are interested in how other schools curriculum was set up. Many teachers talk about the different computer programs like Vista that are complicated. I believe all teachers are looking for a simpler but effective way to teach.
Another way teachers are using blogs is to post situations they have com across that are unfamiliar. Teachers are reaching out to other teachers for answers in curriculum as well as social problems students face. These teachers should be given two thumbs up for trying to think outside the box.