Friday, September 22, 2017

9-22-2017

Learning is not a spectator sport..from Carnegie Mellon University>
https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2015/september/moocs-vs-oli.htmlstudents

I would like to thank all the social studies teachers for meeting with me and articulating how our curriculum fits with the new social studies standards as well as possible ways to move forward.

How to follow your passion.
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/a-brutal-truth-about-following-your-passion-and-doing-what-you-love-that-few-people-admit.html?cid=sf01001&sr_share=twitter
Photo published for A Brutal Truth About Following Your Passion and Doing What You Love That Few People Admit

Sherry's students had the Rube Goldberg machines in action again this week. It's always amazing to see the contraptions students come up with.

Life imitating art.


Megan D. set up this very attractive and inviting learning environment for her students.


Important and relevant for middle school & high school faculty, parents and students.
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/17/09/insta
A photo of a teen holding up a phone with a picture of herself

Betty did a great job of hanging up motivational posters all over the building. Even having her students making some of them.

Thanks to MJ for riding the Septran bus with one of our students this week.  It has been interesting.  

Two rules for Success.

Congratulations to Laura P on her upcoming wedding and thanks to social committee for having the celebration yesterday during lunches

A classroom full of Risk-takers.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/classroom-full-risk-takers
Four crumpled balls of paper and a lit light bulb illustrate the idea that success comes after failures.

Pineapple Chart is coming your way soon.  The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality which represents you being hospitable by inviting other teachers into your classroom.  Thanks to Melissa for working on this great idea and for the treat connected to it that will be in the lounge this morning.

How to Study Smarter..
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-smarter-ways-to-study-1502810531?mod=e2tw


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