Kathy Scarpato's Posts - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T04:46:03ZKathy Scarpatohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KathyScarpatohttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3564644843?profile=RESIZE_48X48https://www.classroom20.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2pjwl8sxrbr3c&xn_auth=noIs Reflection Part of our Professional Learningtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-09-06:649749:BlogPost:8718512012-09-06T21:03:39.000ZKathy Scarpatohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KathyScarpato
<p>There are tons of pull and push resources in which I gather to share with my staff. I pull information from places like <a href="http://www.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">FB</a>, various <a href="http://www.ning.com/" target="_blank">nings,</a> and even <a href="http://www.google.com/" target="_blank">Google Reader</a>. I am able to decide which materials are relevant to me, ones that I could share with others, and those that I…</p>
<p>There are tons of pull and push resources in which I gather to share with my staff. I pull information from places like <a href="http://www.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">FB</a>, various <a href="http://www.ning.com/" target="_blank">nings,</a> and even <a href="http://www.google.com/" target="_blank">Google Reader</a>. I am able to decide which materials are relevant to me, ones that I could share with others, and those that I may not need just yet. </p>
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<p>I also have resources that I like to push information out to others like <a href="http://edu.glogster.com/" target="_blank">Glogster</a> or even <a href="http://www.blogger.com/" target="_blank">blogger</a> where I can assist others with resources and materials that maybe others can utlize. (At that is what I try to do:)</p>
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<p>But how do I pull or push out reflection on what I am trying to accomplish in my little world of professional learning. Where can I go for that information or how can I send it out to others?? So I have to take some time to think for myself and see what I am doing is really working. I would like to say yes, but data could say no. Therefore, I am going to start thinking about how I can pull in reflection on a daily basis and push out my ideas or thoughts to those that may be able to pull in one nugget of information.</p>
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<p>I am going to start to keep a OneNote book about my daily reflections and see where it takes me. I am going to review what I do on a daily basis and then see how I can improve my own professional learning and the learning of others. There is something important to putting ideas down on to open up a place for new thoughts and I am going to give it a shot! </p>
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<p>Does anyone else feel like they are in a tug of war with ideas??</p>
<p><a href="http://kathyscarpato1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Join the Conversation!</a></p>Out of Our Mindstag:www.classroom20.com,2012-08-31:649749:BlogPost:8698422012-08-31T20:51:34.000ZKathy Scarpatohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KathyScarpato
<p>Recently as a staff we were asked to read the book <a href="http://sirkenrobinson.com/skr/out-of-our-minds" target="_blank">Out of Our Minds</a> by Sir Ken Robinson. I have to say the book supported the idea of keeping creativity in school, but also ignited the inspiration I needed to start to think more out of the box. I need to develop a shape for myself and how it will define me. Do I want to inspire others by my actions or try to be innovated in creating something so amazing for my…</p>
<p>Recently as a staff we were asked to read the book <a href="http://sirkenrobinson.com/skr/out-of-our-minds" target="_blank">Out of Our Minds</a> by Sir Ken Robinson. I have to say the book supported the idea of keeping creativity in school, but also ignited the inspiration I needed to start to think more out of the box. I need to develop a shape for myself and how it will define me. Do I want to inspire others by my actions or try to be innovated in creating something so amazing for my staff.</p>
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<p>I am also reading <a href="http://www.corwin.com/books/Book230713" target="_blank">Reflective Educator's Guide</a> which is assisting in developing a teacher inquiry question that I need to study this year. This is were the two books are colliding and forcing me to rethink how I have done things in the past! I will continue to build my skills by being a part of my online communities but also try to get staff members as my school to see the benefits of building a a creative network of online supporters!</p>
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<p>What do you do to be creative?? How does that transfer in your instruction??</p>
<p>Share your thoughts!</p>
<p><a href="http://kathyscarpato1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathy Scarpato</a></p>