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Re: IdeaPaint - Let Your Students Make Their Mark

AngelaMaiers — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:53:12 -0000

No, no, no...say it is not so! Will do some more checking on this end, too! Let me know when you get your sample!

Re: IdeaPaint - Let Your Students Make Their Mark

coolcatteacher — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:48:49 -0000

I heard it is more expensive than whiteboards! Surely not! I asked for
my sample too!!!

Vicki Davis
Cool Cat Teacher Blog

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across.

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Re: IdeaPaint - Let Your Students Make Their Mark

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:17:17 -0000

Vicki-
This is absolutely amazing- I agree! I can not wait until my sample arrives. I am already envisioning what can be "idea-painted!" Can't wait!

Re: Angela Maiers Educational Services: Where Infosumption is Heading

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:15:11 -0000

Damien-
It really is mind-boggling. As I said to Mrs. Durff- what an exciting time to be alive and to be a learner. These changes will bring attention to the human aspects of the web; as you said - communication, connections, and collaboration.

Re: Angela Maiers Educational Services: Where Infosumption is Heading

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:13:25 -0000

Durff-
I am ready too! Even if I feel like I am drowning- I am so enjoying the ride! I love the challenge, I love the opportunity, and I love the connections and learning that result! Bring it on! :-))

Re: Are Your Students in Charge of Their Own Questioning?

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:10:18 -0000

Dr. Z is wonderful! I would love the response sheets as a tool for reflection. Assessment does not have to be painful- sometimes the simplest things give us the most powerful data.

I am so proud of you for "sticking to it". Students have been trained to be good question - answerer's. It takes time build their question-asking muscles.

Keep up the great work!

Re: Training like Champions

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:05:54 -0000

Catkinso-
Thank you so much for sharing the Manifesto. What a great document to share with students and teachers. You need to check out Changethis.com - an entire library of great manifestos! You will love it!

Re: We Need Your Voice! : Adolscent Literacy Panel on Elluminate Oct. 19

AngelaMaiers — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:44:23 -0000

Thank you Kelly. I responded to you via email!

Re: The Power of Questioning & Seth Godin on Curiosity

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:45:46 -0000

Glad you enjoyed it! Einstein was a wonderful teacher!

Re: Students, students...look at what I learned today!

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:43:16 -0000

Miranda-
Like so many of the readers have commented. We can learn so much from students. They remind us that to live life wide awake, to wonder, and notice is to be happy! We are all lucky to be in their presence!

Re: Students, students...look at what I learned today!

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:41:38 -0000

It is a reminder to us all! I worked with students this week creating a space and place to harvest our questions. Students know can share their wonderings throughout the day as teachers have made spaces on the wall, at learning centers, and even individual wonder boxes for students to keep close. Simple moves- big message: YOUR QUESTIONS ARE VALUED HERE!

Re: When Strategies Interfere with Strategic Reading

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:39:10 -0000

I completely agree. Much like what we saw happening to literature circles and the reader roles. Great book selection - Kyleene offers practical and powerful tips on how we can scaffold instruction with readers who struggle.

Re: Second Life, Here I Come!

AngelaMaiers — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:54:39 -0000

So nice to meet you Kanor74! I love it - I am a resident. Does that mean we are now neighbors? I can not wait for the conversation and the new learning to begin. It really is a whole new world! Thank you for the warm welcome!

Re: Reading WITHOUT Meaning - The Conversation Continues

AngelaMaiers — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:12:58 -0000

Jack-
I agree. The language experience that comes from reading aloud, reading to children, and talking about reading with one another is immeasurable. Even more reasons to keep this important conversation going!

Re: Reading WITHOUT Meaning - The Conversation Continues

AngelaMaiers — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:22:17 -0000

Thank you so much for sharing your story and struggle. It is amazing how pervasive this story is. I believe that "reading stories" like ours have the power to change the way we are positioning and teaching reading. This post is a celebration of those voices. No longer do students, families, and teachers need to struggle in silence.

Teaching the love of learning and literacy and the skill of the work do not need to exist in our classrooms as conflicting goals. Your stories, and these wonderful conversations that have emerged move us closer to the goal we all seek: competent, strategic, and passionate readers!

Re: Recipe for Learning Success: I DO, YOU DO, WE DO

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:30:29 -0000

Johathan-
Thanks so much! The visual organizer can serve as a really simple reminder of the behaviors involved by both teacher and learner as they move through the gradual release process. It is easy to get going in a lesson, and skip some of the critical steps! As you share it with teachers, let me know of any modifications that could make it even easier to implement!

Re: Lesson Planning Workshop - Part 1

AngelaMaiers — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:27:22 -0000

John-
Let me just say- you are FANTASTIC! Thanks for joining the conversation. Let me know if there is anything you can't find on the blog. Check out more mini lessons and resources in the :mini-lesson and chalk talk categories.

Re: The President's Speech to Students: You Tube 3 Part Video

AngelaMaiers — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:44:53 -0000

Jason-
I am thrilled to have found your blog. It is great to know that educators like yourself are embracing this opportunity to learn as a world community. He really is a remarkable communicator that we can all take cues from. Will you be writing about the students and teachers reactions? I would so love to hear those ideas.

Re: Basics Before Big Ideas? NOT!

AngelaMaiers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:12:35 -0000

Zach-
DAP and the work of organizations like NAEYC have made huge gains into validating the contribution of early learners. I love your definition of DAP and see the concept applying to learners of all ages.

With opportunity, we will be amazed at what our youngest minds are ready to share! And yes, two year olds can infer! Just watch a child interact with the facial expressions of their parents. They exactly when mommy and daddy are happy, sad, mad, excited...all without one word being spoken!

Re: Basics Before Big Ideas? NOT!

AngelaMaiers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:07:35 -0000

Karen-
I so appreciate your thoughtful comments. Your passion and belief in students comes through in every word. I, too, am concerned at how NCLB has narrowed our definition of reading and in doing has limited how we define and explore what it truly means to be a reader. As you said, the pieces without the whole make so sense. Let's hope for a new definition and new vision as NCLB goes through new channels.

Re: Basics Before Big Ideas? NOT!

AngelaMaiers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:04:39 -0000

Deb-
This really is the heart of reading and the heart of the matter. Without meaning- what is the point? As you understand- young children are ready, they are capable, and they are waiting for the opportunity to show us what they can do!

Re: We should be saying WOW everyday!

AngelaMaiers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:02:05 -0000

Daniel-
You are so right on! The "WOW" is not the tools- there are literally thousands. The real WOW is what our students have potential to do with these amazing tools! Transformative learning no doubt!

Re: The Future of Reading: The Problem is NOT the Books!

AngelaMaiers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:55:16 -0000

MrsTG-
Acceptance is bliss isn't it? Just when I think I have gotten something down pat, it changes. This is both the pleasure and the pain of literacy! I have learned now just to enjoy the incredible, and "off-balanced" journey!

Re: The Future of Reading: The Problem is NOT the Books!

AngelaMaiers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:53:10 -0000

Angela-
You bring up several very important points. Many teachers were in the "blue bird" group. our own identities as readers were formed by the speed, neatness, and perfection we performed the task. This is a difficult image to let go of, yet as models of "real reading" we must be able to show kids the challenges as well as the joys of the literacy.

I absolutely think assessment plays a large role in shaping the literacy conversations. Teachers may not seek to "teach to the test", yet it is something that is always on the mind. I so agree that if we can help teachers see that deep, engaged reading will lead to performance we can provide a sense of comfort for them to continue the conversations most needed in literacy.

With leaders and learners like you, I am assured this revolution will happen. It is slow and painful at times, but the rewards far outweigh the challenge!

Re: Happy Blog-iversary: A Terrific Two Years

AngelaMaiers — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:09:47 -0000

Big hugs and thanks to each of you. I sooo appreciate your taking time and sharing kind words. More than that - my heartfelt gratitude for being you and allowing me into your conversation space! :-)