tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post1026408176100989732..comments2024-02-17T01:36:06.347-08:00Comments on Learning and Sharing with Ms. Lirenman: Revisiting GoalsK Lirenmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-51351741021745843452012-06-10T20:15:06.568-07:002012-06-10T20:15:06.568-07:00Thank you Megan for such a wonderful comment. Just...Thank you Megan for such a wonderful comment. Just in case you have forgotten, I love what you do with your students and I know how super lucky they are to have you as their teacher. I am also very excited to be working with you next year as member of our technology grant team. Oh the things you're going to be doing. You'll HAVE to get on twitter to share your awesome teaching. Hopefully the Twitter world can handle it but I'm pretty sure they can. Nothing pushes your thinking and learning more than being a connect educator. Thank you for being who you are. Karen :-)K Lirenmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-70262905221088062122012-06-10T09:06:48.433-07:002012-06-10T09:06:48.433-07:00Karen,
Witnessing your technology journey every d...Karen,<br /><br />Witnessing your technology journey every day has truly been an inspiration this year, and I am a grateful beneficiary of your "share the love" philosophy. :-) Thank you for your enthusiasm and encouragement. Venturing into the world of blogging and web 2.0 tools with my students this year has made me look at my teaching practice in new ways and opened up so many possibilities. I am so excited to continue this journey next year with our new school iPads. Next stop: Twitter! Thanks for being who you are.Ms.Birdsall and Division 9https://www.blogger.com/profile/02000781873236774932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-40519082021550187072012-06-07T16:09:53.960-07:002012-06-07T16:09:53.960-07:00Aviva, when I discovered Twitter last summer, and ...Aviva, when I discovered Twitter last summer, and listened to you speak at the RSCON3 conference (that's when I first "met" you) I was so over whelmed with what was available to me in the digital world. SO OVER WHELMED. But look at me now :-) <br /><br />I agree that the goals no longer need to be technology based and I love the idea of an academic goal. I have secretly set up a place where I've been collecting ideas I want to implement, where i want to improve, and how I want to go about doing that. It's pretty lengthy though so I need to look at it over the summer to trim it down manageable goasl. I'm also involved with a district inquiry project (or two) and have some things I'm researching for those as well. I need to get through June though (student reports, student teacher report, year end etc..) before I will be able to officially write my new goals. Don't you worry though there are goals coming.<br /><br />Thanks tons for your feedback Aviva. :-)K Lirenmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-7157333743788842142012-06-07T14:52:16.697-07:002012-06-07T14:52:16.697-07:00Karen, I'm absolutely amazed by all you've...Karen, I'm absolutely amazed by all you've done in a year. You've really changed your approach to teaching, and you've done it, because you care so much about your students and about ensuring that they're successful. That's huge, and definitely worth celebrating!<br /><br />In previous years, I've often set goals to learn new tools or find a new way to use that tool in the classroom to help students learn. My previous principal last year though challenged me to instead just set an "academic goal," and then to see how the tools fit into this goal. This was a new approach for me, but it worked well. It made me focus on curriculum, and then look at how I could use the tools that I have to deliver this curriculum in a way that all students can be successful. I really focused on my math program this year and made WAY bigger changes in it than I ever imagined. My students are far better math thinkers than they've ever been before.<br /><br />So, all that being said, what will your goal be for next year? I'm so excited to see where you go next!<br /><br />AvivaAvivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390809465562282217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-66738303010047858102012-06-04T22:38:20.994-07:002012-06-04T22:38:20.994-07:00Celina, I love how you make me think and really ex...Celina, I love how you make me think and really explain what and why I do what I do. I love your desire to improve your teaching and how you and Ann are doing what you're doing because the research is telling you it's best for your students, even if those around you aren't ready to admit that. I'm thankful to have you in my personal learning network. I can't wait to read those blog posts of yours. And my theory on share the love is keep sharing, because even just infecting one person may be the one person that sparks some others, and so on , and so on. I've seen proof of that in my own school district and it is so exciting to see. Such lucky children in my district. Thank for being you. We WILL meet one day soon. KarenK Lirenmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-85619235581377859422012-06-03T22:54:21.407-07:002012-06-03T22:54:21.407-07:00SHARE THE LOVE- thank you for this! I have felt th...SHARE THE LOVE- thank you for this! I have felt the love over the past 6 months! I appreciate our discussions and always walk away feeling rejuvenated :)<br /><br />You have had an amazing year! Very inspiring!! My major goal was beginning the Multiage Program Pilot with Ann- and I am happy with the success of the program, how we have grown as educators, and the empowered Learners excited to return next fall and the others that are fully prepared for middle school. Within this program we vowed to use more technology, integrate the content areas, and personalized the learning experience for each student- and we successfully achieved all 3... Big plans for next year as we tweak and improve of program based on student, parent, and staff feedback! I feel like I had other personal goals I achieved, as well as new ones for next year... I feel several blog posts coming on :)<br /><br />I look forward to our future collaborations, Karen- we can continue to support each other in our roles as change agents!<br />~CelinaAnn and Celinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312634039114655676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-71369047821556254082012-06-03T20:22:21.319-07:002012-06-03T20:22:21.319-07:00Lora, I am so grateful for meeting you and Niki at...Lora, I am so grateful for meeting you and Niki at EdCamp in February. It's fun for me to know there are other like minded primary teachers in our district jumping out of their comfort zone to explore using technology with their students. Next year will be so exciting,with both of our schools having a nice influx of technology. Together I'm pretty sure we can do anything we put our minds to. Can't wait to have access to your students blogs. :-) KarenK Lirenmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-56219339386186885482012-06-03T15:41:08.896-07:002012-06-03T15:41:08.896-07:00Thanks for your vote of confidence Kerri. I hope ...Thanks for your vote of confidence Kerri. I hope our district has been treating you well and getting you a lot of work. Being a TOC can be tough, but it's also a great way to see different classroom environments. A lot can be learned from visiting classrooms, I wish I could do that more often. A class blog is a great way to start. It has changed the way I teach. Now a days every thing we do I see as something we (or I) can blog about. If you ever have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via twitter or our district e-mail. I really do love helping people move along their technology journey. I am always impressed to see where people head, and I learn just as much from those that are seeking my help. Keep in touch, and good luck landing that first classroom of yours. KarenK Lirenmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-1602026929469873672012-06-03T15:38:39.733-07:002012-06-03T15:38:39.733-07:00Hi Karen,
I love your honesty and how open you ha...Hi Karen,<br /><br />I love your honesty and how open you have been in helping others! I for one have jumped in because of your inspiration and am loving the challenge. I do have a goal to learn and become more comfortable with the technology myself and using it in the classroom. I am working on giving up some more of the control in the classroom to student choice. I think starting the students on blogging this year has been a success, I would like to take it further next year and see more connections made with a greater audience. Thanks for all your encouragement!<br />LoraLorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01730108559781991448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-949107786206590092012-06-03T15:13:14.722-07:002012-06-03T15:13:14.722-07:00Hi there,
I am currently a TOC in Surrey and LOVE...Hi there,<br /><br />I am currently a TOC in Surrey and LOVE what you are doing with tech in the classroom. Your passion to continue to learn just leaps off the page! Because of teachers like you (and those I've met on twitter) I have created a list of goals for my first classroom. On the top of that list is to start a classroom blog and help my students view the world as a globally connected place. It is great to know that some of the way will already be paved for me by teachers and schools like yours that have embraced tech.Kerrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-16858944918235732232012-06-03T15:01:09.739-07:002012-06-03T15:01:09.739-07:00Thank you so much for your comment Lynda. It has b...Thank you so much for your comment Lynda. It has been quite a year for me. I have a bit of a history of pushing boundaries. Sometimes I think my mind works differently than many of those around me. This year has just been a explosion year for me. In the past while my teaching was important to me, I was pretty focussed on my triathlon or marathon pursuits. Those have certainly taken to the back burner this year as so much of my energy has been focussed on improving my teaching. I love to learn, and improve, always have, always will. I certainly don't see it stopping anytime soon. I have quite a few very exciting projects underway so next year will be yet another totally different teaching year for me. It's exciting and seeing my excitement spread is just as powerful for me. Thanks again for taking the time to leave me a comment. I really appreciate them.<br /><br />KarenK Lirenmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-35239250986039666972012-06-03T14:17:18.860-07:002012-06-03T14:17:18.860-07:00wow you've had a very busy year. the thing tha...wow you've had a very busy year. the thing that strikes me the most about the comments in your blog is the idea that you are constantly pushing yourself to be better. I love that as my motto is always to be the best you can be. you are certainly being a good role model for your students. keep up the good work!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12335246395964398529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-23581979413105220302012-06-03T13:53:38.092-07:002012-06-03T13:53:38.092-07:00Thanks Tia, it certainly has been quite a year for...Thanks Tia, it certainly has been quite a year for me. As I said to someone we both work with, I have achieved goals I didn't even know I wanted to achieve this year. Writing this all down really helped me see how far I've come in such a short period of time. Setting up a personal wiki to record where I want to go is helping guide my direction for the future. I certainly am on quite a personal learning journey and I know there will be many more interesting adventures in my future. Looking forward to having you along for the ride. :-) KarenK Lirenmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058037226665551154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730514995199630178.post-56733179925011455292012-06-03T13:42:53.739-07:002012-06-03T13:42:53.739-07:00You've had a busy year, indeed, filled with an...You've had a busy year, indeed, filled with an enormous amount of learning by your students, your colleagues (near and far), your student's parents and yourself as well. Definitely a lot of learning had by all. <br /><br />You have been very busy this year, accomplishing much more than you likely thought was possible. Actually, more than you thought even a possibility, I bet. It's been fun to watch (and participate in).<br /><br />I look forward to learning from and with you for the coming year(s). It will be very interesting, I'm sure!<br /><br />TiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com