tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.comments2024-03-04T06:49:58.529-05:00The Nerdy TeacherThe Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.comBlogger2624125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-64114917071168222672023-11-10T17:08:41.909-05:002023-11-10T17:08:41.909-05:00I really enjoyed reading your post! I think one of...I really enjoyed reading your post! I think one of the things that I always struggled with as a student (even to this day) is that burn out I feel once we hit that November/December part of the year. Your post gave me an insight into what we cand do as future educators to help navigate this burnout not only for our students, but for ourselves as well. <br /><br />I wonder what has been the best Mr. Whitehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769343878617407810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-68379146108299256032023-10-20T16:56:52.621-04:002023-10-20T16:56:52.621-04:00As a future educator who fears nothing more than b...As a future educator who fears nothing more than being unable to get and keep students engaged in ELA content, I really enjoyed this post. When observing in-service teachers, one of the first questions I ask them for is their strategies for keeping students engaged. Your advice felt very realistic and doable, and I will definitely carry your ideas with me into my career. <br /><br />I deeply Sophie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685444804509645592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-19088172085805675352023-10-20T09:33:00.984-04:002023-10-20T09:33:00.984-04:00Thanks for responding. Lots to unpack here. First,...Thanks for responding. Lots to unpack here. First, I would say that strategies are constantly shifting year to year and day to day. You need to be on your toes because you do not know how the students are going to be that day. <br /><br />In regards to hands on learning, the goal is to give students the chance to demonstrate what they know through the creation of an artifact. Check my site for The Nerdy Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-20404489740653378832023-10-20T02:24:32.377-04:002023-10-20T02:24:32.377-04:00NiceNiceChuck Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786121838625418137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-73150759540853674142023-10-19T14:15:59.526-04:002023-10-19T14:15:59.526-04:00I really enjoyed the insight into how you are keep...I really enjoyed the insight into how you are keeping your students engaged in the materials. As a student I know I have always felt this buzz that more often than not, quickly dies off leaving me left bored and not engaged in class. I am wondering if as a teacher you have experienced similar feelings? I can imagine that its easier to be engaged and excited at the start of a new school year. If Mr. Loydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04575722154116523312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-21696966229360518462023-08-17T21:06:16.245-04:002023-08-17T21:06:16.245-04:00Hi! I stumbled upon your website while thinking ab...Hi! I stumbled upon your website while thinking about teaching. I currently feel like a silo of positive culture and climate at my school. I'm in year 4 at this specific school and I wonder if it's possible to promote change when the history, trajectory, and desire are all tending in the opposite direction of positivity. vaLberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666507413370713989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-70710006281369924872023-06-01T21:28:18.877-04:002023-06-01T21:28:18.877-04:00This article has some great insights for how to in...This article has some great insights for how to incorporate Adobe programs in the classroom! chrissy maloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404054489208214251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-54627145662773178492023-03-29T06:50:52.902-04:002023-03-29T06:50:52.902-04:00Thanks for sharing this. Thanks for sharing this. Iyaz Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120353744554164460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-89918447054749741552023-03-02T09:24:19.174-05:002023-03-02T09:24:19.174-05:00Thanks for the comment! The intro and outro music ...Thanks for the comment! The intro and outro music is created using Soundtrap. They have a lesson that teaches students how to make ringtones and it is a good introduction on using their libraries to create music. I hope this helps and thanks for reading!<br />The Nerdy Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-84907251328495201732023-03-01T19:21:30.667-05:002023-03-01T19:21:30.667-05:00Hi Nick,
This seems like a very engaging lesson. ...Hi Nick, <br />This seems like a very engaging lesson. I think my 8th graders would really enjoy it! I like that you have them do an "off the cuff" take first to get familiar with what they're doing. I am curious, how did they create their intro and outro music? Haley Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963620133670206738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-5734041417619507922022-09-09T08:16:51.729-04:002022-09-09T08:16:51.729-04:00I have to workout at 5 am for the reasons above, i...I have to workout at 5 am for the reasons above, if I don't workout before school there is little to no chance I will after school. Beginning of the year teacher tired is real! Rest up and keep finding those breaks where you candiemerphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026670996502404334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-67720112448862905352022-06-24T07:20:04.984-04:002022-06-24T07:20:04.984-04:00Have fun at ISTE, look forward to reading about yo...Have fun at ISTE, look forward to reading about your thoughts on this year's conference. Seems like a long time since I was there now. Ann S. Michaelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004928696317030698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-59187108541618262302022-04-20T20:50:48.248-04:002022-04-20T20:50:48.248-04:00Thanks for sharing, I'm taking a course and we...Thanks for sharing, I'm taking a course and we had to look up blogs to follow and interact with! Thanks for sharing about this great topic - I had no idea these existed! Miss Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469051621113213334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-47200297027643598082022-04-13T01:25:31.287-04:002022-04-13T01:25:31.287-04:00I could not agree more! You see people who are not...I could not agree more! You see people who are not in in the education profession using the term Social Emotional Learning when they do not fully understand what it means. As you stated, SEL is not something that teachers can just do overnight. It takes time!Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900731771911401842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-86920876961026285722022-03-22T13:35:10.726-04:002022-03-22T13:35:10.726-04:00I wanted to touch on this point, "Group proje...I wanted to touch on this point, "Group projects can be messy, but it is important to work on relationship skills in class. It is important to have students work with a wide variety of peers to help them understand where everyone in a group is coming from so they can grow as learners and people. Not every project should be a group project, but there should be opportunities for students to Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574470070240698861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-81257378345501827682022-03-22T13:26:20.568-04:002022-03-22T13:26:20.568-04:00I struggle with overworking at times and sometimes...I struggle with overworking at times and sometimes just getting away is not an option. Breaks are essential and alot of people, including myself, take the freetime for granted. This post was humbling and applicable in all avenues of life. -Jake Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574470070240698861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-82831119577714020402022-03-22T13:22:10.953-04:002022-03-22T13:22:10.953-04:00I have never thought of reflection as a form of as...I have never thought of reflection as a form of assessment, but you bring very valid points to the table. "You cant have growth without reflection." Reflection needs to be a priority instead of keeping it for the end of classtime. -Jake Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574470070240698861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-42609438686602270012022-03-22T13:17:08.477-04:002022-03-22T13:17:08.477-04:00I really enjoyed reading your post. I can relate t...I really enjoyed reading your post. I can relate to being an introvert and constantly finding myself lacking the confidence to perform my job to my best ability. This 5 step technique is a good method that i will certainly use. <br /><br />-Jake Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574470070240698861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-19979453032154277782021-12-10T05:47:16.009-05:002021-12-10T05:47:16.009-05:00As someone who is wanting to enter this profession...As someone who is wanting to enter this profession it is heartening to see how dedicated you are to engaging the students but also realize that we as teachers need to take care of ourselves as well. Your advice is very good I think the only thing I would add is to keep a schedule. For mental health it is just as important to do the little physical health things to keep us prepared. Go to bed on Ms Wertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05331807129836702606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-38915200485620083052021-04-23T10:26:15.774-04:002021-04-23T10:26:15.774-04:00I completely resolved my question when I read this...I completely resolved my question when I read this post, thanks to the author for the very detailed description. I wrote my review on the site, you can go in and read. Thank you very much for your attention in your time.davidsonHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328327699104306271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-14879128198676029432021-04-14T15:19:50.687-04:002021-04-14T15:19:50.687-04:00This should be very helpful. I always enjoyed usin...This should be very helpful. I always enjoyed using project based learning in my classroom. marcaeoloGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729848226232414535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-76282883860799789322021-04-06T10:45:31.249-04:002021-04-06T10:45:31.249-04:00I love the idea of using Minecraft in the classroo...I love the idea of using Minecraft in the classroom! The way you structured the project by setting the students free then providing guidelines and a space to ask questions was very interesting. It seems it made the students appreciate asking questions more and helped them understand the importance of clarification. I also love the idea of project based learning because it engages the students andOlivia Terroneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643469907323673390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-78469638414204899722021-01-13T13:31:28.895-05:002021-01-13T13:31:28.895-05:00Thank you for the post. Anytime we are getting out...Thank you for the post. Anytime we are getting out of our comfort zone, it can be challenging. I appreciate your comment about being ok with failure. As teachers, we sometimes forget some of our lessons do not work as well as others, but then expect it to be perfect when we introduce something new.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309812487582704233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-42681558539347802262020-11-19T21:46:28.420-05:002020-11-19T21:46:28.420-05:00Hi Nick,
Thanks for the post. It's great to ...Hi Nick, <br /><br />Thanks for the post. It's great to see teachers out there recognizing the importance of social emotional learning for themselves as well as their students. Finding the balance between self-care and student-care can be tricky business, but I tell myself that I won't be able to care for my students if I'm not also caring for myself. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048547402703579998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-88398395455850280192020-11-01T10:44:22.947-05:002020-11-01T10:44:22.947-05:00In this pandemic, I am seeing a lot of teachers tr...In this pandemic, I am seeing a lot of teachers trying to keep their classrooms norms as similar as possible to what they were before last March. In so many cases, that seems like a huge mistake, and I absolutely agree that strict deadlines need to be relaxed right now. I want to ask: since it sounds like your students are being quite responsible despite having more flexibility on when to turn Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947008217121276764noreply@blogger.com