I feel as though I have been given some very worthy advice about how to use twitter, in a more ethical way. I had no idea when I opened my original account there were in and outs of this new social media. I will admit to being a bit of a follower of my favorite actresses, opera companies and pop stars. Afterall, this is the part of my job that keeps me current.
Following others and keeping up with them is challenging. I am interested in not just education, but also what is current with young people these days in pop culture. I try to use my limited gain of information to steer kids towards good influences, people who will inspire. I especially like to stay current with latest concert series in New York. I had been able to visit the city up 2 times a year before we had a family. I would see as many shows as my budget would allow in a week's time. I really miss seeing live art. I miss seeing my friends performing. I am not sure I miss performing as much though. My nerves have gotten rusty!
I will look for more new and coming performers and performances. These are what inspire me!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
After reading parts of this manifesto, I am challenged by this disgruntled person. Education does have room to grow; how is to be seen. I believe that no matter the facility, or school those of us attend, we rise and become the people we are meant to become. Should we try to produce more than what can be produced from all individuals? I have had this conversation.....as he says we need to some of us to continue to be industrialists. Innovators and innovations will come...
As an educator, I should continue to strive, to grow, to challenge myself and those in my classroom. I look for new projects, new music, new ways to inspire and create every year. When I hit a stumbling block, I evaluate and move on.
Good for Seth, to manifest such thoughts. I encourage all people to really think about the educational process. How about thoughts from those have been the latest geniuses? Are they sharing their ideas on their education and what they would have liked better, or are they just creating and doing because that is what they were meant to do? Some are the salt, others are the pepper!
As an educator, I should continue to strive, to grow, to challenge myself and those in my classroom. I look for new projects, new music, new ways to inspire and create every year. When I hit a stumbling block, I evaluate and move on.
Good for Seth, to manifest such thoughts. I encourage all people to really think about the educational process. How about thoughts from those have been the latest geniuses? Are they sharing their ideas on their education and what they would have liked better, or are they just creating and doing because that is what they were meant to do? Some are the salt, others are the pepper!
Monday, November 19, 2012
First connected post
Admitting to be able to understand all that was presented would be an overstatement. I read Tom Whitby's posts and tried to get a better handle on his position. I can see and appreciate his point of view about the needs of educators stepping beyond their current situation. I also agree with his point of needing to teach students what they truly need to know. As a music educator, these sessions will be difficult to relate to what I currently am able to do in my classroom. While I feel the need to teach the most fundamental aspects of music to students, I also feel the need to incorporate more. I could use all the technical jargon of the day, but suffice to say, we all know those terms. I am trying to do more each year and challenge myself to grow.
I am personally challenged by understanding education from an international view. I stress this in my classroom often. I also find this new Edcamp model for conferences exciting. I learned this year's ago from attending a conference with several close colleagues. We made our own way of attending sessions that were relevant, by stopping in for a short time, by using our limited time wisely. I always feel like I am shopping when I attend a conference; Looking to see who has the best teaching materials and ideals and then quickly getting the packets and moving on. This is a very fun way to attend a conference. I feel like I walk away with so many more materials, not just the few that are limited by the basic, "follow the plan" attendee. I am also a slightly rude attendee though, because if I learn that the info does not pertain, or I already have that info, I move on quietly as I can.
On a lesser upbeat note, I found Tom to be a little winded. So much information, and it was quite a lot to process. I think his presentation was not one to be viewed late at night, as a "I think I'll get a jump on this assignment activity", but one to view and review several times. I also find reading his blog helps me to understand him and his personal viewpoint as well. I know that I am not quite ready to have a discussion with him yet but rather just continue to take his information and continue the processing angle. I am a slow processor, but love to take bits and pieces to experiment with.
I am personally challenged by understanding education from an international view. I stress this in my classroom often. I also find this new Edcamp model for conferences exciting. I learned this year's ago from attending a conference with several close colleagues. We made our own way of attending sessions that were relevant, by stopping in for a short time, by using our limited time wisely. I always feel like I am shopping when I attend a conference; Looking to see who has the best teaching materials and ideals and then quickly getting the packets and moving on. This is a very fun way to attend a conference. I feel like I walk away with so many more materials, not just the few that are limited by the basic, "follow the plan" attendee. I am also a slightly rude attendee though, because if I learn that the info does not pertain, or I already have that info, I move on quietly as I can.
On a lesser upbeat note, I found Tom to be a little winded. So much information, and it was quite a lot to process. I think his presentation was not one to be viewed late at night, as a "I think I'll get a jump on this assignment activity", but one to view and review several times. I also find reading his blog helps me to understand him and his personal viewpoint as well. I know that I am not quite ready to have a discussion with him yet but rather just continue to take his information and continue the processing angle. I am a slow processor, but love to take bits and pieces to experiment with.
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