"It takes patience and time to empower your students. It is much easier to remain in charge and create an atmosphere that goes "your way." But, oh so much is lost when we take the easy way! Thank you for the reminder to all of us...we are…"
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Best books for educators...everyone from teachers to superintendents
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zach Vander Veen Sep 28, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
We are in our second year at my high school with a professional studies book club. Thus far the effects of the book club have been predominately positive, and as such we look forward to continuing…Continue
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Justin Tarte posted a blog postDon't Silence them...Empower them
Something that has been happening a lot lately in the blogosphere has really got me excited; challenges... From Pernille Ripp's (@4thGrdTeach) 10 picture house tour challenge, Katie Hellerman's (@theteachinggame) connection challenge, Cale Birk's (…See More
Justin Tarte posted a blog post10 videos that WILL ignite a discussion - Part 4
This is part 4 of the "videos that WILL ignite a discussion" series. I have been using these videos during PD sessions, as well as during Power Lunch sessions to spur discussion and reflection. As educators, it is crucial that we are constantly in a state of reflection and evaluation, and with the help of these videos educators are able to engage in thoughtful and productive…See More
mia gomez commented on Justin Tarte's blog post Technology that augments the use of technology by educators..."I completely understand about being hesitant in using technology when it has not been part of your life so far. I am older student and going to be a new teacher and learning new software that is suppose to help me has been a stressful…"
mia gomez commented on Justin Tarte's blog post 5 Ways to Empower Your Students..."I love this idea. Learning another language and being able to speak and read it practicly is another thing. I think that blogging a question in for example spanish,, and having the students have to comment at least 3-4 times in spanish…"
David Wu commented on Justin Tarte's blog post Leading by example..."In college I always appreciated the professors who gave us the opportunity to give feedback. But it seems that not all professors cared enough to take the time to gather that feedback. I agree that this is a good way to break down any barriers…"
Justin Tarte posted a blog postLeading by example...
A couple weeks I decided to do something most educators would never dream of doing. I gave all 140 of my German students the opportunity to assess me. I explained to my students that the assessment was 100% anonymous, and the most important thing was to give me the truth. Here is the link to the "…See More
Heidi Siwak commented on Justin Tarte's blog post 5 Ways to Empower Your Students..."Gutentag Herr Tarte, alright, that's it for my German. I loved ready your ideas for empowering your students. I recently ran a self-directed small unit with my grade 6 French students. Our theme was winter. They designed the…"
Justin Tarte posted a blog post5 Ways to Empower Your Students...
5 Ways to Empower Your Students...Here are 5 concrete examples of how I am empowering my German 2 and 3 students. I was inspired to write this post after reading a great post by Chris Wejr (@mrwejr) on Giving Students CHOICES. Empowering students, giving students choices, and making…See More
A. A. Karim commented on Justin Tarte's blog post The power of a comment..."Yes, so powerful message that keep us 'ticking' and aspire to be a great teacher..."
A. A. Karim commented on Justin Tarte's blog post How do we define learning...?"I have faced this situation before - yes, it's hurt when they are telling this (on the end-of-semester-evaluation form). My students still expect the hand-holding and the spoon feeding culture that they so familiar and used to. This culture is…"
A. A. Karim commented on Justin Tarte's blog post 10 reasons to get educators blogging..."Hello Justin! Greetings from Penang, Malaysia. Great blog post!! I was thinking the other day to write on this topic but there's no more to add because basically you have covered all. I truly agree with you the benefit of blogging for…"
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- I am married to my best friend and we built our first home together in Winter 2007. Last summer we purchased a yellow lab puppy as the first addition to our family. My wife's name is Gina and our dog's name is Maddy. Maddy will do anything for a puppy treat. Currently, I teach German at the High School level. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University. In addition, I am working toward my Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership at Maryville University with an expected graduation date in 2011.
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Don't Silence them...Empower them
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 3:39pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Something that has been happening a lot lately in the blogosphere has really got me excited; challenges... From Pernille Ripp's (@4thGrdTeach) 10 picture house tour challenge, Katie Hellerman's (@theteachinggame) connection challenge, Cale Birk's (… Continue
10 videos that WILL ignite a discussion - Part 4
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 7:45am 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is part 4 of the "videos that WILL ignite a discussion" series. I have been using these videos during PD sessions, as well as during Power Lunch sessions to spur discussion and reflection. As educators, it is crucial that we are constantly in a state of reflection and evaluation, and with the help of these videos educators are able to engage in thoughtful and productive…
Continue Evaluating Educator Evaluations...
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:50pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Evaluating educator evaluations...
Teacher and administrator evaluations...surely a topic that will garner the attention of all educators!Yesterday I was sitting in my Advanced School Law class and we started discussing teacher evaluations as they pertain to contract renewals and dismissals. As my professor continued the discussion, I started to hear some great "tweetable" statements. For those of you in the… Continue
The #noteachday has arrived!
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:49pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
After thinking how cool it was for @datruss and @dwight_carter to have their own #noofficedays, I began to start thinking…Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 9:47am on February 6, 2011, Heidi Siwak said…
- Great Blog!
- At 10:49am on September 30, 2010,
Chris McGee said… - Done and Done!!!
- At 6:08pm on September 29, 2010,
Tonya Thompson said… - Yes, sir!
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