tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.comments2023-09-06T07:48:38.700-07:00Bow and TechRyanArcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133738680086500703noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-5789897480121311252015-05-18T08:17:44.902-07:002015-05-18T08:17:44.902-07:00Great list Ryan, especially #3, it is time for a g...Great list Ryan, especially #3, it is time for a grading redux!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979748213308559733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-87233322698893418752015-02-15T09:13:13.036-08:002015-02-15T09:13:13.036-08:00Great, thoughtful answer to the prompt (and aren&#...Great, thoughtful answer to the prompt (and aren't we approaching a world that values work well done more than the distinction of "late work"?). I love your final line! Thanks for the inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-12713014703753512302015-01-18T10:49:06.002-08:002015-01-18T10:49:06.002-08:00My favorite part was this:
"Let a co-worker k...My favorite part was this:<br />"Let a co-worker know I appreciate her hard work (who knows?!)"<br />The power of those words is so great! You are doing an amazing job and I think reflecting about it like you are doing here makes your work even more powerful. Jo-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659258795072205906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-8048282872725337432015-01-13T11:13:46.304-08:002015-01-13T11:13:46.304-08:00Change is the only thing that remains constant. Change is the only thing that remains constant. Stephan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576260367091141605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-13080694891834622682015-01-10T10:06:14.216-08:002015-01-10T10:06:14.216-08:00I completely agree with your #oneword thoughts on ...I completely agree with your #oneword thoughts on "change." Change is a word that we as educators seem to have difficulty with at times, but it is definitely essential in our field, especially when integrating technology. I think one thing we have a tendency to look past as educators is that our kids are constantly changing year after year, and that makes it even more important to modify and adjust the way we do things. Well written blog Ryan.<br /><br />p.s. Bonus points for including a definition for your one word, because I did the same. Great minds think alike.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724618712219208431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-57107337713789307062015-01-08T21:23:06.836-08:002015-01-08T21:23:06.836-08:00Change is a great word! I agree, with every change...Change is a great word! I agree, with every change comes challenge, but also inspiration and motivation. In my experience nothing is perfect and even if it's pretty close, other elements will come into play and what was good in one circumstance no longer is. <br />Like you, I've been in a few different roles in different workplaces over the past couple of years. Prior to that I was 20 years at the same school (although in an ever-changing role). Sometimes making a big change can be very scary but ultimately I've found them to be very worthwhile.<br />Good luck with all your changes and challenges!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228215728758534386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-20991114368783022052015-01-08T21:10:34.157-08:002015-01-08T21:10:34.157-08:00You are so right Marc! I should "change"...You are so right Marc! I should "change" my word to challenge!RyanArcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133738680086500703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-31331286667235377732015-01-08T17:59:55.246-08:002015-01-08T17:59:55.246-08:00I think you might have chosen the wrong C word. Ma...I think you might have chosen the wrong C word. Maybe "Challenge" better suits you. It seems over the past four years you have embarked on different challenges and have clearly been thriving in these types of environments. In today's education world, we need people who are willing to challenge themselves every day to change school for the better. Keep it up!Marc Seigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080659825716348556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-13279391549686235342014-06-01T20:31:54.985-07:002014-06-01T20:31:54.985-07:00Ryan,
Thanks so much for the mention in your post...Ryan,<br /><br />Thanks so much for the mention in your post! I love those EdCamps too! When EdCampLA happened, I was sick, so I followed along in the Twitter feed from bed! :-)<br /><br />I know there is always talk about having lots of technology in order to make things happen in a classroom. You can do a lot with very little! When I started blogging back in 2008, I basically had one working computer! We did a lot of group comments. I'd pull everyone up to the front and we'd do a comment or two together. Anyone who contributed got their name in the closing portion of the comment.<br /><br />I now have six laptops and five ipads. I have the kids pair up and write comments. If I don't have time to proofread their comments before another pair uses the computer, I have them open up a new tab. Then I publish all when I have time. <br /><br />Happy blogging!<br /><br />~Linda Mrs. Yollishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553708205781596148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-5103962290799985682013-11-18T21:49:39.327-08:002013-11-18T21:49:39.327-08:00Im not a big homework person either. I hear what y...Im not a big homework person either. I hear what your daughter is saying- it's not that she hates doing work, it's the kind of work she is getting. I wonder if we challenge ourselves to assign homework that gets kids thinking, practicing creativity, exploring curiosities it wouldn't seem like a waste of time? My eighth gr son can spot busy work and resents the time it takes from his 'real life' after school. That's not to say he is not one who loves challenges that have meaning. Lots to think about, thanks for sharing. L.Highfillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921777838165919913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-2323821121988586532013-11-17T21:22:58.866-08:002013-11-17T21:22:58.866-08:00In my opinion, she should just have to read a book...In my opinion, she should just have to read a book of her choice and at an appropriate level and maybe write or draw thoughts about what she read (if a student is really struggling with Math, that might mean a little practice). But I really dislike this homework packet in 1st grade (my son had it and he would always say I want to go back to kindergarten)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-26477897975398939102013-11-17T21:13:24.894-08:002013-11-17T21:13:24.894-08:00I totally understand this. I have a 3 year-old who...I totally understand this. I have a 3 year-old who absolutely loves going to pre-school. He goes, creates, and then comes home and plays. Not only that, but we wok with him as parents to improve whatever he did during class that day (or week). I fear the day that he comes home and says what your daughter did. <br /><br />I've stopped giving graded homework and instead said to do this if you needed practice. The problem is that kids aren't doing it because it isn't graded. They have been conditioned to only try if it has a grade attached to it. If we can keep kids with the mentality that they want to try it, and want to get better at it, I wouldn't have this problem. <br /><br />There needs to be opportunity to practice. I want my sons to learn how to spell as quickly and accurately as possible. I want them to learn how to read at or ahead of schedule. However, I want them to want to learn this rather than be forced to by way of grades.stevens009https://www.blogger.com/profile/02110579407392732955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-89469222396867877802013-11-17T18:36:48.528-08:002013-11-17T18:36:48.528-08:00Homework is an excuse for to create inequality in ...Homework is an excuse for to create inequality in education. Teacher is expert, work should be done in school.mrkapptiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095031939222281563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-17741863895806657632013-11-16T17:38:46.531-08:002013-11-16T17:38:46.531-08:00Ryan - I've heard that rule several times befo...Ryan - I've heard that rule several times before and never liked it. It caused people (for and against the rule) to focus on the quantity, not the quality of the work. Maybe your daughter has a point - it's not meaningful to her. Hopefully Common Core will help teachers focus more on the meaning behind activities, rather than repeating what they already know.<br /><br />And while I hate to be a mom - I have to agree with yours. My oldest always did better in school when he was busy out of it. He played Pop Warner football, which was 3 hours a day, and did much better in school during the season.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590078119330704553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-6805237139155052892013-11-15T18:23:08.470-08:002013-11-15T18:23:08.470-08:00Comment from your mother:
You can tell that I'...Comment from your mother:<br />You can tell that I'm "old school", but 20 minutes per day for homework does not seem like too much to me. Back in the day, you had football, baseball, and two seasons of basketball (and daily practice for every sport). You had Youth Group and church, were responsible for helping around the house and babysitting your sister. Somehow you learned to set priorities and balance everything in your life -- and still had time for friends and a social life.<br /><br />For bright students, homework can seem boring. But, many students need the extra practice to learn the material. As a parent, you are doing the right thing -- helping and emphasizing the importance of education for the love of learning and growing as an individual. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530011771226575172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-17861462237694665622013-11-11T08:10:00.691-08:002013-11-11T08:10:00.691-08:00Nice app , i like it. So easy to use.Nice app , i like it. So easy to use.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720915845062285755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-9659344294155587862013-11-08T06:57:39.532-08:002013-11-08T06:57:39.532-08:00When you look at Gami from the link you created - ...When you look at Gami from the link you created - click on the share button on the video and you will get the embed code.RyanArcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133738680086500703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-51634948251986490672013-11-07T18:31:03.878-08:002013-11-07T18:31:03.878-08:00Ryan, love it, and already created one. Where do ...Ryan, love it, and already created one. Where do I find the embed code?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471141343493922421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-58811260232429212812013-11-06T19:44:35.526-08:002013-11-06T19:44:35.526-08:00Thanks for sharing, and for the seminar at the SMU...Thanks for sharing, and for the seminar at the SMUSD District Office yesterday for us BTSA folk. I found a great way to screen cast o matic my smartboard lessons using a USB tablet that my school had laying around. I'll share when I make my first lessonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05395821327485573245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-38248052855275640812013-07-18T22:02:02.208-07:002013-07-18T22:02:02.208-07:00Depends on specific heat of substance - water is 4...Depends on specific heat of substance - water is 4.18 J/g C whereas iron is 0.44 J/g C. Meaning it takes a lot more energy 4.18 J to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius compared to 0.44 J to raise 1 gram of iron 1 degree celsius.Ryan Archerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133738680086500703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-34314656188044994572013-07-18T21:24:54.874-07:002013-07-18T21:24:54.874-07:00Awesome job Ryan. For me the most interesting part...Awesome job Ryan. For me the most interesting part (and I'm no science teacher) is how much more energy it takes to turn water into a gas then how much it takes to convert from solid to liquid. Is that the case for all matter?The White Shadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17598155068655070970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-24404999879305866212013-09-30T17:16:50.865-07:002013-09-30T17:16:50.865-07:00Now that is a GREAT tip!!!!!!!!!!Now that is a GREAT tip!!!!!!!!!!khurdhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601371701118126527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-21547456403505569562013-09-30T12:07:08.167-07:002013-09-30T12:07:08.167-07:00Super cool! I love it! Thanks for sharing!Super cool! I love it! Thanks for sharing!Danesa Mengehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14629011073251704352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-17097120154725145832013-09-26T21:58:47.612-07:002013-09-26T21:58:47.612-07:00As always, love hearing about you and your profess...As always, love hearing about you and your professional life!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530011771226575172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366739393759725110.post-3659134570906712232013-09-26T13:11:35.699-07:002013-09-26T13:11:35.699-07:00I'm sitting across from Adina Sullivan right n...I'm sitting across from Adina Sullivan right now, and we just talked about you. (I was telling her about this blog post.)Diane E. Main, GCT NorCal 2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/01604373649158850063noreply@blogger.com