In narrowing my choices for my presentation venue I am still wanting to create my own opportunity. I would love to be a part of a Student/Parent conference modeled after a similar one hosted by the Madison Metropolitan School District in 2008. The theme of the conference was "Futuro de la Juventud: Laying Foundation - Affirming Our Identity-Building Relationships". Several sessions dealt with problems affecting the disengaged student. Issues from differentiated instruction to multiple intelligences to Advanced Academics. The conference allowed for dialogue between parents, students, and teachers on the issues affecting this mislabeled group of students.
It is my desire to present my project at such a conference. With dialogue comes understanding and with understanding comes collaboration to find solutions to the problems affecting our classrooms. It would be wonderful to be a recognized speaker at a national conference, but my first and immediate concern is in helping those in need and so my choice to create my own conference, in my own district, is where my dream lies.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Carcano_Diana_Publishing/Presentation_2_of_3
I have tried to narrow my search for a forum at which I could present my research project. We have 21st Century Program, which strives to encourage parents to become a bigger part of their children's education. The program also works to raise the self-esteem and school participation among at-risk students. We have had our first parent meeting and will have the meeting with students in the next couple of weeks.
In addition to activities designed to raise interest among students we are planning a Parent/Student Conference at which we will share topics such as parenting skills, study strategies, credit recovery, and paths to graduation. I believe this would be a wonderful opportunity for me to present my Action Research on the Disengaged Student.
I am still exploring larger venues to present my project, but my preference still lies in equipping those it is most affecting; the local teachers, parents, and students.
In addition to activities designed to raise interest among students we are planning a Parent/Student Conference at which we will share topics such as parenting skills, study strategies, credit recovery, and paths to graduation. I believe this would be a wonderful opportunity for me to present my Action Research on the Disengaged Student.
I am still exploring larger venues to present my project, but my preference still lies in equipping those it is most affecting; the local teachers, parents, and students.
Carcano_Diana_Publishing/Presentation_1_of_3
In trying to determine where I would like to present my Action Research I thought of those in immediate need of the information discovered during my time examining the Disengaged Student. The audiences I plan to target are the teachers, parents and students.
I understand that the object of this project would likely be to present at a conference, but as a classroom teacher, dealing with the problem first hand, I see the need to be immediate with my fellow teachers. It is unlikely that many of these teachers would get the opportunity to attend one of these conference and so I would love to share my findings with them at a local level.
Another group that would benefit from the study would be the parents. Parents are at their wit's end when dealing with "discipline" issues concerning their children and so it would be a wonderful opportunity to get their input on the matter and discuss the issues contributing to the problems, as well as sharing solutions.
A third group that would find the study of interest are the ones directly affected by the study; the students. After years of being labeled as troublemakers, lazy, and discipline problems, I am sure these students would be interested to find that the problem may not be what they have told.
I understand that the object of this project would likely be to present at a conference, but as a classroom teacher, dealing with the problem first hand, I see the need to be immediate with my fellow teachers. It is unlikely that many of these teachers would get the opportunity to attend one of these conference and so I would love to share my findings with them at a local level.
Another group that would benefit from the study would be the parents. Parents are at their wit's end when dealing with "discipline" issues concerning their children and so it would be a wonderful opportunity to get their input on the matter and discuss the issues contributing to the problems, as well as sharing solutions.
A third group that would find the study of interest are the ones directly affected by the study; the students. After years of being labeled as troublemakers, lazy, and discipline problems, I am sure these students would be interested to find that the problem may not be what they have told.
Carcano_Diana_Wk_3_Art_of_Possibilities
I continue to find this book intriguing and transforming. I believed that I was the type of individual who got things done, but I realized that I did look at the negatives more than the positives. After reading the text the realization hit me and I re-examined my approach to life. My goal is to take the good from what seems to be bad, learn from experiences and not look at them as mistakes, but rather learning opportunities.
No longer will I sit back and wait for the world to come to me, but rather through caution to the wind and take the opportunities wherever and whenever they may come. As the authors discussed, if I never take a risk I have no cause to complain that I had no opportunities. I must make my opportunities.
No longer will I sit back and wait for the world to come to me, but rather through caution to the wind and take the opportunities wherever and whenever they may come. As the authors discussed, if I never take a risk I have no cause to complain that I had no opportunities. I must make my opportunities.
Carcano_Diana_Wk_3_Comments_Regina_Cain's_Blog
http://macfs.blogspot.com/2010/08/cainregina-wk-3-free-cho
Regina, I find this very interesting. Do I understand this correctly, do you have to possess a licensure or endorsement to "teach" technology? Does this mean even using technology in a content based classroom? I see how this would better equip teachers in using and integrating technology in the classroom, but I do not see that occuring in Texas. Technology is encouraging and event made it a part of our teacher evaluation, but not yet required to have an endorsement.
Regina, I find this very interesting. Do I understand this correctly, do you have to possess a licensure or endorsement to "teach" technology? Does this mean even using technology in a content based classroom? I see how this would better equip teachers in using and integrating technology in the classroom, but I do not see that occuring in Texas. Technology is encouraging and event made it a part of our teacher evaluation, but not yet required to have an endorsement.
Carcano_Diana_Wk_3_Comments_Nyssa_Arcos'_Blog
http://nyssasthinkspace.blogspot.com/2010/08/arcosnyssaweek3reading-way-thing-are.html
It is fear of the unknown that many times keeps us from truly achieving our potential. We tend to question why things don't go our way when it is dependent upon what we failed to do. Nothing is a sure thing and in order to achieve there are times when we must take that risk even if it their is the risk of failure. How will we ever know if opportunities are out there for us if we don't seek them out.
A friend of my had an opportunity to tryout for a professional baseball team and he almost didn't because of the fear of failure. My response to him was that he may live to regret the decision. He wouldn't want to look back 20 years from now and say, "I once had a chance to be a pro baller". He took the risk and played professional ball for 11 years.
It is fear of the unknown that many times keeps us from truly achieving our potential. We tend to question why things don't go our way when it is dependent upon what we failed to do. Nothing is a sure thing and in order to achieve there are times when we must take that risk even if it their is the risk of failure. How will we ever know if opportunities are out there for us if we don't seek them out.
A friend of my had an opportunity to tryout for a professional baseball team and he almost didn't because of the fear of failure. My response to him was that he may live to regret the decision. He wouldn't want to look back 20 years from now and say, "I once had a chance to be a pro baller". He took the risk and played professional ball for 11 years.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Week_2_Wimba
Although I was unable to view the archive in Wimba Sharyn Gabriel I did view the Youtube video and thought it was outstanding. Just getting the entire school, both students and teachers to buy into the concept and video was incredible. It made me want to get up and start something like this at my own school. The enthusiasm and outright fun in creating something like this makes one want to be in education.
The motivation it created was something that should be emulated by schools everywhere. I am sending this video to my own superintendent and see what he thinks about it and see if he will support us in a similar project.
Our school is wanting to change the school climate among both teachers and students and I think this video would be a great way of showing our staff and students that school can be fun and adventuresome.
The motivation it created was something that should be emulated by schools everywhere. I am sending this video to my own superintendent and see what he thinks about it and see if he will support us in a similar project.
Our school is wanting to change the school climate among both teachers and students and I think this video would be a great way of showing our staff and students that school can be fun and adventuresome.
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