Core 1: Explore-on: How are these poems the same as Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken, and how are they different? Devil Dog Way to Choose The Connection between change and persuasion. How do you change someone’s mind? With a partner, create a Smart Notebook file that reveals your thinking. …
I will not be at school today, as I am still at the Digital Educator Mentor training. Here are my sub plans: 091307.doc
I am now convinced that the only way to create widespread change within our schools is to articulate a singular vision for the future of education. I don’t know if I am the person to articulate that vision yet, but I am working toward it. http://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/34.136.86.195.nip.io/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ArticulatingVision.mp3Podcast: Play in new window …
This podcast is all about how I am starting my year. I would love to know how you are starting your year and how we can collaborate (share) any of the resources and systems that we have set up. Send me an e-mail at benwilkoff@gmail.com http://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/34.136.86.195.nip.io/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Beginningthe-yearsystematically.mp3Podcast: Play in new window …
This is the first podcast in over a month because I needed to upgrade for more storage space. It is not an enhanced podcast, but I’m sure it will be illuminating nonetheless. I was trying to figure out which content management system to use for The Academy of Discovery. I …
It has taken me quite a while to figure out how to come back to The Ripe Environment with all of the things that I am doing within my school. It came to me when my students were finally ready to work with their blogs on authentic writing. I was …
I am at a Digital Educator Meeting Today, but here are my substitute lesson plans: 091207.doc
Core 1: Share-on: Share with at least one other person what you have written about The Road Less Traveled and the concept of change. Introduce concept of thought exploration and Mind Mining: We are going to use a lot of paper and markers and ideas today. Today is going to …
Cores 1+4: Discuss-on: What is content? What is the Academy Authentic? Watch the tutorial on Writing in Your Blog. Extensions: Use the Academy Authentic page to attempt your first Academy Authentic. Cores 2+3: Discuss-on: What is content? Show off the new-and-improved “Academy Authentic.” Explore and add to the Constantly Growing …
Core 1: Write-On: What is the most difficult dichotomous choice (only two options) you have had to make in your life? Read The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost What do you notice in this poem? Answer questions on theme and change (from handout). Discuss poetry analysis, dichotomous choice, and …