Comments for Mr. Bass

Comment on Lincoln On Leadership — Part 2 by Daniel Minde

Daniel Minde — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:24:33 +0000

Bill, thanks so much for your thoughts. I am currently in the process of getting my degree to teach Secondary History. I think it is important to remember that education is a community and we need to share ideas to make others successful. I am close to finishing my degree and it scares me a little bit because I will be entering a profession which has huge affects on students lives. You article reminded me that I will need to find a mentor and have they guide me along in order to make me the best educator I can. Thanks.

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Recent Faves Tagged With "edublogs" : MyNetFaves — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:35:44 +0000

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Comment on My blog by Jennifer Sisul

Jennifer Sisul — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:21:34 +0000

So, here is my musing in response to a blog by Bill Ferriter. He has an article in this months Ed Leadershipo: Learning with Blogs and Wikis.

As a staff developer, I have had to undergo a paradigm shift in my support of teachers. It is not our job as educators to teach students to grow into the world as we know it. To borrow what is turning into a cliche, we really are preparing students for a world that we cannot even imagine. Is it ok to be digitally illiterate? To me that is like asking, is it acceptable for an educator to NOT be a proficient reader and writer. Our answer would be a resounding no. Why? Because reading and writing are cornerstones of a success…as we (digital immigrants) define it. How brazen of us digital immigrants to NOT acknowledge the digital literacy movement and the learning styles of our students. Rather than tiptoe hesitantly around YouTube (which my district blocks) texting, twitter and whatever else is bubbling on the horizon, what would it look like to embrace it as NEW and teach our students to be responsible consumers and stewards of the digital landscape?

Comment on Kindergarten screening by Mary Lee

Mary Lee — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:02:33 +0000

*nodding in agreement*
Glad I have the freedom to do lots of different kinds of assessment in my classroom.

Comment on Lincoln On Leadership — Part 2 by Karen Szymusiak

Karen Szymusiak — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:22:49 +0000

Great thoughts, Bill. There are so many ideas that are important to remember as we work with children and colleagues in our schools.

Comment on Lincoln On Leadership — Part 1: People by Lincoln On Leadership — Part 2 | Mr. Bass

Lincoln On Leadership — Part 2 | Mr. Bass — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:17:12 +0000

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Comment on Diamond Quality Leadership by Lincoln On Leadership — Part 2 | Mr. Bass

Lincoln On Leadership — Part 2 | Mr. Bass — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:16:31 +0000

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Comment on Kindergarten screening by Katie DiCesare

Katie DiCesare — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:21:35 +0000

Great post! Your reflection reminds me of how learning is really about problem solving. Sounds like your district has a strong understanding about what is most important for young learners.

Comment on Kindergarten screening by Melissa Lynn Pomerantz

Melissa Lynn Pomerantz — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:02:27 +0000

This post really hits home–I just heard that one of my students actually might drop honors because it could be the first B this student receives. I know this class has challenged my student to think about literature and life differently than before. It would be a shame if a grade got in the way of learning.

Comment on Diamond Quality Leadership by Martha Bogart

Martha Bogart — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:31:41 +0000

Bill–I think you are really onto something here with your observations about Hinderliter’s second point–meeting regularly with colleagues to bounce ideas off each other and ask for help. Another book you may want to read about this very thing is “Calling the Circle: The First and Future Culture” by Christina Baldwin. Practicing her recommendations can have powerful results.