tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post6372573748190875238..comments2024-03-26T23:33:43.000-07:00Comments on wwwatanabe: Reflection of ISTE from a NewbieTracy Watanabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-55138432335501044172011-07-09T22:20:36.622-07:002011-07-09T22:20:36.622-07:00Hi Kathryn,
Thanks! Glad some of the links were he...Hi Kathryn,<br />Thanks! Glad some of the links were helpful. And, too cute for words about what you were envisioning about Ronnie. He is very sweet, and it was such a delight to get to know him. <br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-47262209642205908962011-07-09T17:44:12.687-07:002011-07-09T17:44:12.687-07:00Tracy
What a fab post, so comprehensive. I have sa...Tracy<br />What a fab post, so comprehensive. I have saved some pages in my FACS that you linked to, so thanks. Sounds like a wonderful experience. on a lighter side, I had always visualized Ronnie Burt as a woman! Thanks for the pics to set me right!<br />KathrynKathryn Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581790816548017087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-8711496059335730652011-07-05T23:49:26.888-07:002011-07-05T23:49:26.888-07:00Hi Elizabeth,
There is so much to process, and I ...Hi Elizabeth,<br /><br />There is so much to process, and I am thankful that a group of us could go so we could grow together. One of Chris Lehmann's charges has been on my mind: Write down your goals and your action plan. <br /><br />When I started to list it out, I got overwhelmed. So, I decided to start with just <b>one</b>, the one I keep revisiting the most in my head-- our student/teacher needs with blogging. We need authentic audience/purpose, and after experiencing the impact it can have on all kids (general ed, gifted, inclusion, ELL, alt school kids, etc.), I am certain that it's worth the attention. So, I'm working on the action plan.<br /><br />If you chose one goal to implement next year, what would you choose? =)<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-13259520669898945332011-07-05T12:12:09.941-07:002011-07-05T12:12:09.941-07:00Your reflection really hit home for me. As I sit h...Your reflection really hit home for me. As I sit here, trying to process all that happened during ISTE 2011, it is great to have your words fill in some of my blanks.<br /><br />Like you, I found that the relationships and new connections that I made in the Blogger's Cafe were fabulous. I was able to meet many people who were so very generous! As a newbie to pretty much everything, I know that I have a support system. If I sound an alarm requesting assistance, there will be someone with ideas to "rescue" me.<br /><br />I also value the team that we went with. It was wonderful being able to share ideas with like-minded individuals. I learned so much from them all. I cannot wait to see how this experience is going to change my classroom!<br /><br />Thanks for your post,<br />ElizabethElizabeth Francoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05021787135697922725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-28476104753324689312011-07-05T11:34:24.830-07:002011-07-05T11:34:24.830-07:00Tracy, Thanks for your kind word; they made my day...Tracy, Thanks for your kind word; they made my day. Hope your day is great too. Looking forward to more sharing in our PLN. SheriSheri Edwardshttp://whatelse.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-13195274379729431262011-07-04T16:47:27.538-07:002011-07-04T16:47:27.538-07:00@Sheri I meant 2011 :-)@Sheri I meant 2011 :-)Tracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-24692917421034810012011-07-04T15:22:32.432-07:002011-07-04T15:22:32.432-07:00Sheri,
Thanks so much! I can absolutely see your ...Sheri,<br /><br />Thanks so much! I can absolutely see your having the quote, "Go boldly and scatter seeds of kindness," above your door. I think I may have read that from you once early in 2012. You are an example of living that statement. You go the extra mile to do extraordinary things for others, but you do it because you think it's the ordinary thing to do. In other words, you live the way you believe we all ought to live, and that's one of the things I admire about you. Thank you for making a difference in so many lives. Your students are blessed to have you. <br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-62285125272709359532011-07-04T15:15:12.952-07:002011-07-04T15:15:12.952-07:00Tracy, Thanks for sharing the excellent adventure ...Tracy, Thanks for sharing the excellent adventure you and your team had! I appreciate all the links to important people and resources to follow. I love these ideas: It is okay to take risks to succeed. It's okay to fail as long as we are still learning.<br />"Help our students become 21st century citizens. <br />The most important thing is to become the best people they can be.<br />The 4 things to instill in students are: 1) be thoughtful, 2) be wise, 3) be passionate, and 4) be kind.<br />Help them find the humanity in the world around them." Keep learning and growing with kindness. One of my expressions, which is over the exit door from my classroom is: "Go boldly and scatter seeds of kindness." I want my students to stand up for themselves in positive ways, always learning and going forward in thoughtful and kind ways. It was good to hear that message. Thanks for sharing for those of us who were unable to attend.Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608627538638941887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-56834789649061010892011-07-04T12:25:23.788-07:002011-07-04T12:25:23.788-07:00Joan,
The feeling is very mutual! When you told ...Joan, <br /><br />The feeling is very mutual! When you told me your blog name, I realized I already had been learning from you... When I participated in my first #elemchat the other day, I absolutely loved that I could hear your real voice behind the words since it had only been a few days from talking with you face-to-face. <br /><br />PS Thanks for teaching me how to put a picture on Twitter! So easy now that I know how!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to learning and sharing with you. Thanks for being so inspiring!<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-22498513771361435892011-07-04T12:16:12.525-07:002011-07-04T12:16:12.525-07:00Thanks, Ronnie! I love what coaching has done for ...Thanks, Ronnie! I love what coaching has done for our district. Our culture is changing so doors are opening and we are working together to focus on learning rather than teaching. Awesome!<br /><br />So glad I got to meet you in person! <br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-61992762113210590272011-07-04T12:12:08.796-07:002011-07-04T12:12:08.796-07:00It was so great to meet you Tracy,(and your team!)...It was so great to meet you Tracy,(and your team!) at the tour with Ronnie, and then run into you along the way at #ISTE11. The conversations and opportunities for learning were endless and invigorating. I am so happy that our paths crossed and I look forward to following your blog and learning from and with you.Joan Young (aka Mancini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-61985394138888640262011-07-04T07:57:35.301-07:002011-07-04T07:57:35.301-07:00You are too kind! And I really enjoyed your post! ...You are too kind! And I really enjoyed your post! I would agree that the more conversations at Edubloggercon and in the cafe were just as valuable as what is learned in the more formal sessions. :)<br /><br />Looking forward to learning more from you about all of the amazing coaching things going on!Ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404890839514011152noreply@blogger.com