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Comment on And…I’m back by Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:49:40 +0000

Not to mention technology coordinator for the school. Yeah, I wear a few hats.

Comment on And…I’m back by dkzody

dkzody — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:44:36 +0000

Science teacher and yearbook adviser. Very interesting!

Comment on Baseball in the classroom by Michael Doyle

Michael Doyle — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:18:59 +0000

I hope you keep writing–I keep peeking.

~Michael

Comment on Which Star Trek series is your favorite? by Joel

Joel — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:46:34 +0000

Next Generation, hands down. Data is the best.

Comment on State testing done (at least for me it is) by Betty

Betty — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:33:45 +0000

Good luck on the test results. It is always such a long week when the kids are testing. I’m glad the weather cooperated for a little down time.

Comment on Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:38:48 +0000

Hi,

I’ve found it helpful to make a to-do list and assign a specified period of time next to each task. This way I know that I am on the clock. I tend to move right into action until I’ve completed my tasks.

Thanks for sharing your insight

Ryan

Comment on Search the skies by Betty

Betty — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:25:30 +0000

Okay. It’s time for you to post again.:) I always enjoy reading your blog.

Comment on Advertising on tests by Michael Doyle

Michael Doyle — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:42:24 +0000

Announcements about school events or projects such as yearbooks are fundamentally different from advertisements from outside sources designed to sell something to the students they would not otherwise be exposed to in a public school setting.

You are selling the student’s access.

You have ads on your website. I may choose to visit or not. A child has ads on her worksheet. She cannot choose to avoid worksheets without compromising her education.

Comment on Advertising on tests by Betty

Betty — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:47:37 +0000

I think that posters reminding students to buy yearbooks or t-shirts are okay. Plus, announcements are usually made for fundraisers. Even assemblies are held for selling wrapping paper, etc. I just don’t think ads belong on student papers. They would probably just draw on them or make them say something else anyway.:)

Comment on Advertising on tests by Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:40:14 +0000

I love playing devil’s advocate on this one.

No doubt that many teachers do spend their own money for materials. Should it have to be that way? I don’t think it should. I understand that’s the reality of the situation though.

So let’s say we eliminate ads on tests. I can go with that. I see where that could be distracting to the students.

How about on a worksheet or other handout where the “big test grade” isn’t on the line? I know that as yearbook adviser I could get a reminder out to students that yearbooks are on sale.