tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post3734757878133481741..comments2023-04-23T13:11:21.844-05:00Comments on Ruminate and Invigorate: #cyberPD - Digital Reading Part 3Laura Komoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03660151898042277596noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-14570426627534395622015-07-27T08:46:44.659-05:002015-07-27T08:46:44.659-05:00It is definitely a balancing act, Cathy! Unfortuna...It is definitely a balancing act, Cathy! Unfortunately, I feel like I've become "off balance" recently so I'm looking forward to using our #cyberPD conversation to help keep me balanced. Revisiting it during the school year will be wonderful!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-70568287455986152412015-07-25T09:29:25.940-05:002015-07-25T09:29:25.940-05:00Laura,
I enjoyed reading about the way you will tr...Laura,<br />I enjoyed reading about the way you will transfer what we have read to what you do. You have shared some smart takeaways here. It's hard to balance those "have tos" with what really matters most of our students. It's a continual balancing act and sometimes takes much time and energy. You've been quite thoughtful in your plan. <br /><br />Looking forward to continuing the conversation cross the year,<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-61837142005780379502015-07-24T22:45:20.144-05:002015-07-24T22:45:20.144-05:00Michelle,
I am fortunate in that they have relaxed...Michelle,<br />I am fortunate in that they have relaxed the expectations a bit for how/when/why we use Reading Street, so I am able to supplement and make some decisions as to how it will best meet the needs of my students. I do like that (being new to the upper grades,) it gives me some direction as to skills and strategies needed at this grade level, but of course, it leaves so much out! We have a big push to meet with small groups, but that term is used very loosely. "Small" sometimes means 10 kids; it's more about how often we meet with them. As you can imagine, this makes it difficult to spend that quality time 1:1 with readers. But I'm bound and determined to make it work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-24967594622201457122015-07-23T10:52:51.102-05:002015-07-23T10:52:51.102-05:00Thanks for including that beautiful picture! I...Thanks for including that beautiful picture! I'm ready to get away and relax a bit!<br />That's interesting you talk about using Reading Street. While I'm not in a basal school, my daughter is, and they don't do anything but it *sigh*. <br />On the other hand, we have a huge push to do small strategy groups, which is a change from leveled groups, but no conferring time. It's a struggle to balance it all when you also have the district "must dos" in place, as well!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-92147546678751724702015-07-22T22:39:58.711-05:002015-07-22T22:39:58.711-05:00Thanks, Michelle!! I so appreciate your reassuranc...Thanks, Michelle!! I so appreciate your reassurance and encouragement with my conferring goal. Moving to fourth has opened my eyes to really thinking about what is most important in small group instruction for upper elementary readers. I'm thrilled that you loved my final paragraph!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-12101173718626608332015-07-22T22:37:21.268-05:002015-07-22T22:37:21.268-05:00Thanks, Tara! It's so good to connect with lik...Thanks, Tara! It's so good to connect with like-minded people who also help to push our thinking, isn't it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-65141199109166727522015-07-22T22:36:37.461-05:002015-07-22T22:36:37.461-05:00Thanks, Linda! I love reflecting and dreaming over...Thanks, Linda! I love reflecting and dreaming over the summer. What could I have done better this past year and how will I approach it in August? <br /><br />I've been a huge fan of Paul's through Twitter for a while now and had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times. His book really opened my eyes to some new possibilities!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-17846082639754180432015-07-22T22:33:42.387-05:002015-07-22T22:33:42.387-05:00Absolutely! And the two of you definitely helped t...Absolutely! And the two of you definitely helped teach me that lesson. Thank you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-12442725697370874992015-07-22T22:33:05.776-05:002015-07-22T22:33:05.776-05:00When our district first went 1:1, a mandatory pare...When our district first went 1:1, a mandatory parent education night was held a few weeks into the school year so parents would be well informed about the care, use, and safety of the device. It seemed to really help, especially for those parents who weren't very comfortable with using technology.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-73196735666978092152015-07-22T22:30:14.475-05:002015-07-22T22:30:14.475-05:00Thanks, Karen! We definitely have to have a variet...Thanks, Karen! We definitely have to have a variety of tools up our sleeves to find what works for each individual.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-43842379453865781842015-07-22T22:19:01.685-05:002015-07-22T22:19:01.685-05:00Yes, I finished Circus Mirandus this morning!! Inc...Yes, I finished Circus Mirandus this morning!! Incredible story. I'm thankful I had a few minutes to finish it this morning before we headed back out on the boat. Always refreshing to be able to disconnect a bit and refresh!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652775885614986773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-82824287615609664642015-07-22T21:25:35.212-05:002015-07-22T21:25:35.212-05:00Laura,
Thanks for sharing your honesty about asse...Laura,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your honesty about assessments in your district. As you mentioned, many are required, but you do have the authority to do what you need with it. I also say, don't be so hard on yourself! Moving grade levels and going 1:1 continued to stretch your thinking, so starting this year by slowly adding in those conferring moments is a great goal! I like to tell teachers that conferring is small group instruction that happens to be 1:1! Guided reading is still happening! :)<br /><br />You loved the last paragraph of the book and I loved YOUR last paragraph! "There is no magic list or a "one-size fits all" approach to making learning authentic, intentional and connected. We can pick a few tools and plan to stick with them, while keeping flexibility and student needs in mind. And of course, new possibilities will always be opened up though our PLNs... and those new ideas deserve our time and careful consideration as well."<br /><br />That's it! Thank you for this gem!<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895290340118654990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-61707807109491764692015-07-22T21:08:16.951-05:002015-07-22T21:08:16.951-05:00That is a beautiful place! Yes, this book connect...That is a beautiful place! Yes, this book connected so well with the goals I've been setting for myself in the new school year - I think reading it and participating in #cyberPD has clarified my thinking. Looking forward to the Twitter chat!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-39297990666081571312015-07-21T18:43:42.819-05:002015-07-21T18:43:42.819-05:00It looks like you might be far away from anything ...It looks like you might be far away from anything "cyber", and that's what summer is all about, right? I like your honesty about what you've been doing, what you wish for next year, and the struggle to do it. Good wishes for using the ideas we just read about. I loved Teach Like A Pirate, BTW!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-1721984951976227512015-07-21T18:29:24.645-05:002015-07-21T18:29:24.645-05:00We love this line - "I don't have a choic...We love this line - "I don't have a choice in whether or not I give the assessment, but I do have a choice as to what I do with the information collected." This is so important for all of us to remember.Tammy and Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198606590637294057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-37581306404352783592015-07-21T16:17:01.614-05:002015-07-21T16:17:01.614-05:00Our district is going 1:1 this fall and I am inter...Our district is going 1:1 this fall and I am interested to see how it goes. So far there have been summer sessions held for parents so I am hoping the first month or so won't be a bumpy ride in terms of parent communication. Amy Warntzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449813200426432125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-80631710988086783052015-07-21T12:04:18.680-05:002015-07-21T12:04:18.680-05:00"There is no magic list or a "one-size f..."There is no magic list or a "one-size fits all" approach to making learning authentic, intentional and connected." <br />I agree with you completely! Our job is to know our students well and then figure out what works best for them.Karen Szymusiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07989718657089668579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680373015686602422.post-71126188820685204112015-07-21T11:15:12.090-05:002015-07-21T11:15:12.090-05:00Love your post! I just got back from Northern MN. ...Love your post! I just got back from Northern MN. So nice to disconnect...(kind of) and relax! I bet it kills you each week to give that weekly assessment from the basal. That would be hard for me! Thank you for your work with #cyberPD. Were you able to finish Circus Mirandus yet? I saw you were taking it on your trip...I've been working at it...just need some time to sit down and focus! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15091611841576073034noreply@blogger.com