Thursday, February 5, 2009

Thoughts About Class

So, I am on the second airplane of the day, after a VERY fast walk across the Cincinnati airport, and am working on our lesson for Monday night.  I am sitting next to a couple who are going to Disney this week and the gal is a retired third grade teacher.  So I share with her my lesson plan (poor woman) and then take a "nap" as I process the lesson.  I periodically come to life as I add notes to the lesson and list the manipulatives we will need.  My last revelation is that we will need a hula hoop.  Joyce (she gave me her card) then went on to tell me what other math we could complete with the hula hoop.  She wants me to let her know how the lesson goes and what else we come up with for that hoop.  Math is just too cool!
Speaking of cool  - I gave out a few "cool points" this week as I was reading blogs and emails. These points do not count for anything except your own personal coolness. 
On Monday we will begin class by working on blogs and posting comments on other folks blogs. Some of you have a blog created but have not posted a journal entry, so we will do that in class.
An optional location for the electronic journal is the Discussion Forum on blackboard.  This is an option we can discuss and explore as well.
Final note - I had a chance to read through a few of your file folders (class work) and personal growth plans.  AWESOME!!!!   I LOVE IT!
Final, final note - I linked two websites to the COURSE LINKS on BlackBoard.  Check these out.
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18 comments:

  1. Minnie Sue CummingsFebruary 7, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I am looking forward to Monday night and to, hopefully, learning more about blogging.

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  2. Amy OlsonFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    So far the only technology issue I have had is not finding the Geometer's Sketchpad sketches. Now that I know where they are I will look for them this week.

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  3. BethanyFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    If you need some hula hoops, I have a bunch in my class. They are children's sizes; they definitely won't fit my hips!

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  4. ErinFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    I am posting my first comment!

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  5. Mark PinkertonFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    HI Everyone :)
    I love Mondays
    Wish I was in Florida :)

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  6. ErinFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    I am posting my first comment!

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  7. Thomas'sFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    I am jealous you were in Florida while we were stuck in Indiana.

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  8. MaryFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    I also am glad we're going to be looking at blogging.

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  9. Paula KeeslingFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Whew! A few moments to think about using hula hoops to teach math, what fun!

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  10. Carrie CooperFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    I don't have a hula hoop, but I am really good at hula-hooping!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    I agree that Math is Cool. I love talking to other teacher and "Steal" ideas that work. I do not feel we ever have enough time to share with each other the ideas and lessons that worked for us. If we just shared 1 idea that was our "best lesson" think how many great lessons we would have. We could easily fill all 180+ school days with a great lesson. Think how wonderful and easy that would be.

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  12. The NewbieFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Very curious about how we are going to use the hula hoops. Sounds fun!

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  13. GCHS TeacherFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Iam feeling very out of my element! Hopefully, I will get more comfortable with just a little more practice.

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  14. WendyFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    I wish I had read this first then I could have brought a hula hoop from home. I can't wait to see what we do with it.

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  15. WildcatluvrFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    I wish I could "process" this class after I hear the lessons. Unfortunately, I have to drive home! Probably not the best time to "process."

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  16. gsthaifoodFebruary 9, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    I am so glad that Minnie Sue blogged. That way I could find out how to reply to your blog through her comment. I just clicked on the 1 comment spot at the bottom right of your blog.

    Shay

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  17. Jill GFebruary 9, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    I hope I get better at this so I can earn some cool points.

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  18. SaraFebruary 10, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    I don't see the assignments for next week. Does that mean there is no homework?

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