Reflection 3

I read a ton of blogs and have a couple of rss readers that I use.  Since google reader left the building I have not found "the" one to replace but using Adam's search tip last night I did check out the top ones for my mac.  Currently I use bloglovin and Feedly.  It depends on the mood I am in as to which one I pull up.  It also makes a difference if I am using my ipad versus laptop.

I have had a diigo account for a while, and do use it to bookmark but have run into the problem of never checking out those bookmarks.  So, I have set a goal of looking at my page and filtering through to see what is relevant, current and still of interest to me. 

I listened to J.K. Rowling's commencement speech and found that her thoughts rang true.  Every year I have students who are so focused on being right--this particularly shows up when they are trying to spell something and during science inquiries.  I have had students have complete, under the table meltdowns during science because they perceived that they were wrong or had failed.  I think this is a big cultural shift that has to happen in order for students to not feel like failures. 

It is always helpful to talk and share with colleagues.  I have learned a lot from them (and Adam) this week.  I like what Adam shared about setting a time limit to explore.  I always get sucked up in looking at my screen for too long--and can spend hours online as evidence by my baggy eyes this morning.  I just have to be disciplined enough to follow through with it.  

Here are a few of my favorite education blogs:

kindergals.blogspot.com

kindergartenmonkeybusiness.blogspot.com

talesfromoutsidetheclassroom.com