Ecology of Education - Latest Comments

Re: What Makes a Master Teacher?

Lilterisunshine — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:38:40 -0000

I just want to let you know that reading your blog was like listening to myself and all of my theories as an educator. I was talking to the computer and confirming all the beliefs I espouse constantly. Wow! It is so great to get affirmation and know that their are others out there who believe as I do. Thank you.

Re: A Teacher’s Field Guide to Parents

Nikim1806 — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:45 -0000

I have one child in
college and one in 6th grade so I have met a wide variety of teachers.

The 'counting the days’
teacher: has put in 30 years and this is my last so I don't care. Email me all
you want because I’m not changing anything.

The ‘I just got my
degree’ teacher: I’m mainlining coffee and have a billion ideas and they all
involve parent involvement and since I know you, like me, have nothing to do
this will be great big supper fun!

The ‘did you ace early
childhood development’ teacher: I have known your child for 4 weeks and now
know them better than you. Don’t bother
trying to explain anything to me; I stopped listening 20 minutes ago.

The ‘I’m busy’
teacher: you have no idea how hard it is
to be a teacher, no one else works 60 hour weeks! Every response you get from
me will be short and terse.

And the very rare ‘mentally
stable’ teacher: I have enough experience to be realistic but haven’t become bitter;
you can find me next to the unicorn in the land of marshmallows.

Re: Disparate Impact Gone Awry: Civil Rights Law & the Demonizaton of the Teachers

Jbrrosch — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:40:57 -0000

I generally agree with what you are saying - but couldn't we make the same arguments in defense of police officers assigned to high crime neighborhoods when they are accused of racism?

Re: What Makes a Master Teacher?

Darlingtion — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:03:52 -0000

Teachers must strive to meet those qualities.

Re: Duncan vs. Duncan

phillip cantor — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:42:10 -0000

Some good data from a Texas physics professor that supports your point. http://www.theurbn.com/2011/06...

Re: 10 Principles for the Future of Learning

Vancouver mortgage refinancing — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:48:31 -0000

I daydream the future of schooling will include a teacher like this...

Re: Emerging Trend: Grassroots Growth

jasonflom — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:27:05 -0000

Thanks, Dr. Cook. Unfortunately, there were so many incredible offerings, I could only focus on a scant few. However, I'm excited for all the learning that happened across the spectrum. Hopefully we can all take it back and put it to work in our schools. Cheers.

Re: Localizing Learning. The Edcamp Model

jasonflom — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:10:33 -0000

Thanks, Dr. Swanson. There were skeptics for sure, but I agree, that was a good thing. As the events continue to pick up steam, I have little doubt Edcamp has the potential to affect change and to reframe the debate on professionalizing the teaching profession. I very much look forward to watching (and hopefully participating) in developments in the future. Cheers.

Re: Emerging Trend: Grassroots Growth

Spike C. Cook — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:52:57 -0000

Jason great post! You synthesized the research and what you learned at ASCD in an insightful way. I wish you the best on this new adventure! Keep sharing!!!

Re: Localizing Learning. The Edcamp Model

Dr. Kristen Swanson — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:32:38 -0000

Thanks for the great session summary Jason. I could certainly see a few skeptics in the audience, but that is a good thing. Cognitive dissonance creates change. Great to connect at #ASCD12. ;-)

Re: How Bill Gates can be an education hero

Sylvia Brune — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:37:49 -0000

This is really quite brilliant. I have a lot of fun reading your posts. Thank you.

Re: Ed Reformers: Champions of the Wrong Theory of Learning

Sylvia Brune — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:19:42 -0000

Just came across this post. Like when reading many other posts on the direction of learning, I wish I had seen it sooner. I am especially interested in some of the challenges you mention and possible solutions.
I am currently doing an experiment with different perceptions and ideas around learning. Would love to get your view on some of these if you have time.

Re: Unanswered Questions About Standardized Testing

Nolle Prosequi — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:37:54 -0000

A standardized test is a test that is administered and scored in a consistent, or "standard", manner.

Re: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic. The Challenge of Motivation.

jasonflom — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:09:11 -0000

Ha ha. Whoops. Missed that edit. Thanks for pointing it out. I think you are right that Marina meant astronomy. Cheers.

Re: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic. The Challenge of Motivation.

Satyapande — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:15:45 -0000

For example, a student who wants to be an astronaut when they grow up
will exert extra effort into their astrology class just because they’re
interested in the topic.Astrology ??? why should a student who is interested in becoming an astronaut be even considering reading horoscopes... May be the author possibly means astronomy....

Re: 10 Principles for the Future of Learning

carpet cleaning Waukesha WI — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:17:05 -0000

Interesting article. Were did you got all the information from? Anyway thank you for this great post!

Re: Intrinsic Motivation and Autonomy

upholstery cleaning Reno — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:24:15 -0000

Your'e so right. I'm there with you. Your blog is unquestionably worth a read if anybody comes across it. I'm lucky I did because now Ive acquired a whole new view of this. I didn't realise that this issue was so important and so universal. You surely put it in perspective for me.

Re: Not Just for Field Trips Any More: 7 Ways to Ignite Learning at the Art Museum

sacramento carpet cleaner — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:22:10 -0000

Your post is awesome. That is a wonderful insight on the subject and I would like to thank you for sharing. I shall be back soon.

Re: Duncan vs. Duncan

laser hair removal melbourne — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:31:13 -0000

Because of this post, I learned better idea about how this dunkan vs dunkan is all about.

Re: Duncan vs. Duncan

algebra online calculator — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:02:26 -0000

This really help me understand this particular issue better.

Re: Duncan vs. Duncan

area rug cleaning Milwaukee — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:51:30 -0000

You're
so right. I'm there with you. Your blog is unquestionably worth a read if
anybody comes across it. I'm lucky I did because now I've acquired a whole
new view of this. I didn't realize that this issue was so important and so
universal. You surely put it in perspective for me.

Re: A Teacher’s Field Guide to Parents

Mixolydianinflorida — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:40:32 -0000

Right on. I landed here because I'm having trouble communicating with my child's teacher. I think Jason was trying to be funny but I felt insulted. I prefer April's list.

Re: Emerging Trend: Collaborative Curve

carpet cleaning cincinnati oh — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:40:34 -0000

Collaboration methods, for example, are the use of formal and non-formal sharing tools whether online or in-person but predominantly online.

Re: Documenting the Digital Generation

alpinestars jackets — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:38:18 -0000

Hey very nice blog!! Man .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your
blog and take the feeds also…I am happy to find so many useful
information here in the post, we need develop more strategies in this
regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

Re: Words that Ignite Learning

Vanities for bathrooms — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:32:33 -0000

You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.