Jumping In
Posted by: milobo in Uncategorized, tags: curriculum, higher order thinking, learner
I’ve moved. I’ve started a new job. I’m (almost) settled into my new routines. And yet.
It’s been a while since I’ve shared on this space. The longer I wait for “the time” or “a good idea” to reveal itself, the harder it becomes to just get back into the rhythm of reflecting and writing and sharing.
That cycle of reflecting on an idea, writing about it, and sharing our thoughts to invite discussion lies at the heart of learning and growth. Good teachers know this. It’s important to remember that this process has to be nurtured and practiced often in order to become something students do instinctively. It’s also something that’s important to model through our own public voice. Students pay attention to how we interact with information. They pay attention to how we interact with one another. They can learn much by seeing how we learn.
For me, blogging has been a way to honor the cycle of learning publicly and to become part of a global community of learners. I’ve missed that lately.
I’ve spent way too much time trying to figure out how to begin my own learning cycle again. And so, I’ve decided that the best way to get started again is to just get started again.
Here goes.
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September 14th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
yay you.
i’m right up the street in loveland. followed you on twitter before you came to longmont. very excited for longmont that they get you. i grew up there – then taught at longmont high.
looking forward to learning more from your great insight.
hope longmont is treating you well.
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September 14th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
I find it funny you bring up reflecting and growing as teachers. One of the current discussion here at CHS is about moving into the 21st century, and how we all have to adjust our way of thinking, to look at what we do now and how to change it to better help our students. It’s a monumental task, but one we all must challenge ourselves to complete.
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September 14th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Good. Welcome back.
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September 15th, 2009 at 3:05 am
It’s good to find out what’s been happening. I’ve enjoyed your writing and your plurks. A big hello and thanks.
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