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Tired of feeling hated by all sides

by Moderate

Jan 29, 2017

Ok. I know I will likely be deleted. Going to get it out anyway.

I am so tired of going online (facebook, etc.) and feeling hated by EVERYONE.

I am very moderate in my beliefs. I can see pieces of truth in what is put out there from both sides. And I see bias, exaggeration, fear mongering put out by both sides also.

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Debbie Change is always hard and many people are scared of the "change" our country is currently in. Personally, our political climate has been one particular way for so long, certain people are having difficulty accepting this change.

I think it's up to all of us to do the best we can. At this point, I'm not sure that protesting, burni...See MoreChange is always hard and many people are scared of the "change" our country is currently in. Personally, our political climate has been one particular way for so long, certain people are having difficulty accepting this change.

I think it's up to all of us to do the best we can. At this point, I'm not sure that protesting, burning cars, and name calling are going to make things any easier. Does it ever?

On 1/29/17, I hear ya wrote: > I've been unfriended on Facebook and Twitter and frankly I > don't give a damn. Let 'em go. I keep my views to myself on > Facebook for the most part but when you "like" something or > comment on a public post, your friends can see and, instead > of talking to you about your views, how to came to them, > etc, they just unfriend. A few departed with snarky words, > then left. I don't worry about them. > > I'm a bit more vocal on Twitter where I don't have > neighbors or family members on my Twitter list. I tend to > post videos to what was actually said, quote from our own > government's websites, etc. People are going berserk, > saying all kinds of things about people whom they once > considered friends, I've seen two families blow up at each > other on Facebook and vow to never speak again--including > two sisters in their 60s! > > I see people saying they are "terrified" and are always > sobbing. I saw tons of signs at various protests and > marches with people holding signs saying they're > terrified...but they can stop being terrified and start > living any time they choose. I get the impression that many > feel they are more morally righteous than anyone else. > > The "Mus lim ban" that everyone is freaking out about is > not what the media is calling it but no one is paying > attention to that. It is sad that so many people > don't/can't think for themselves and go along with whatever > the media is telling them is the truth. Mr Obama did the > same thing for 6 months and where was the outrage? Where > was the outrage when Jimmy Carter banned the Ira nians for > a time? > > Here is what I saw on CBS a few minutes a go--I posted the > same thing from the Fox News site because it was the first > place I saw it but people called it "fake news" so I found > the same thing on CBS. > > [link removed]?

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long-time lurker On 1/29/17, Debbie wrote: > Change is always hard and many people are scared of the > "change" our country is currently in. Personally, our political > climate has been one particular way for so long, certain people > are having difficulty accepting this change. >

I think we all change and grow and are never the s...See MoreOn 1/29/17, Debbie wrote: > Change is always hard and many people are scared of the > "change" our country is currently in. Personally, our political > climate has been one particular way for so long, certain people > are having difficulty accepting this change. >

I think we all change and grow and are never the same as we were a year ago or 30 years ago. But, this administration is doing its best to further the divide.

> I think it's up to all of us to do the best we can. At this point, > I'm not sure that protesting, burning cars, and name calling are > going to make things any easier. Does it ever?

Protesting is part of the foundation of our country. I'll defend that right by participating. Marches since the inauguration have been amazingly peaceful and organized to minimize disruption. Just like every well planned classroom, there are no guarantees that all will behave.

-ltl

> > On 1/29/17, I hear ya wrote: >> I've been unfriended on Facebook and Twitter and frankly I >> don't give a damn. Let 'em go. I keep my views to myself on >> Facebook for the most part but when you "like" something or >> comment on a public post, your friends can see and, instead >> of talking to you about your views, how to came to them, >> etc, they just unfriend. A few departed with snarky words, >> then left. I don't worry about them. >> >> I'm a bit more vocal on Twitter where I don't have >> neighbors or family members on my Twitter list. I tend to >> post videos to what was actually said, quote from our own >> government's websites, etc. People are going berserk, >> saying all kinds of things about people whom they once >> considered friends, I've seen two families blow up at each >> other on Facebook and vow to never speak again--including >> two sisters in their 60s! >> >> I see people saying they are "terrified" and are always >> sobbing. I saw tons of signs at various protests and >> marches with people holding signs saying they're >> terrified...but they can stop being terrified and start >> living any time they choose. I get the impression that many >> feel they are more morally righteous than anyone else. >> >> The "Mus lim ban" that everyone is freaking out about is >> not what the media is calling it but no one is paying >> attention to that. It is sad that so many people >> don't/can't think for themselves and go along with whatever >> the media is telling them is the truth. Mr Obama did the >> same thing for 6 months and where was the outrage? Where >> was the outrage when Jimmy Carter banned the Ira nians for >> a time? >> >> Here is what I saw on CBS a few minutes a go--I posted the >> same thing from the Fox News site because it was the first >> place I saw it but people called it "fake news" so I found >> the same thing on CBS. >> >> [link removed]?

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What's your thoughts?

by Craftylady

Jan 22, 2017

A friend wants me to lead a paint nite type activity for her 2nd graders birthday. It would be 24 kids. She is paying for all the supplies so I just show up and lead the paint lesson. I told her I'd do it for $15 a kid... she asked if I'd be willing to be paid hourly? If I do that what do you think I should charge an hour? She did say some parents ...See More

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Jo
Sorry about the weird formatting with the extra words. I'm
not sure why it is happening. On 1/23/17, Jo wrote:
> On 1/23/17, Craftylady wrote:
>> we are located in a very rural area and no one does this
>> for kids, a few people do it with adults at $35 a
>> person. We don't have many places for parties, r...See More

Jan 23, 2017

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justateacher1 Is this your profession? Then I would give my "friend" a discount. If this is a hobby, I would charge only $100. What will the children paint? Is it very detailed or simple? I've been to a painting studio where I was charged only $25 (paint, paintbrush, easel, and canvas was included).

On 1/22/17, Craftylady wrote: > A friend ...See More

Jan 29, 2017

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Apple Seed for Sunday, 29 January 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jan 29, 2017

<h3><font color=red>Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.

<i>~ Frank A. Clark</i></h3></font>

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Re: New Teachers

by Pablo

Jan 29, 2017

I couldn't agree more with the insinuator's approach, specially with his last paragraph. But it is difficult to be liked if you don't share your students' interests.

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Like vs respect Adults wanting to be "liked" is the problem we are seeing with kids today. Parents want their kids to like them so they impose no rules or restrictions and we have to deal with it in the classroom. Teachers and parents want to be their friend so the kids will like them. Hogwash!

Teachers need to earn their students' respect. Succ...See More

Jan 29, 2017

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New teachers

by Mridley

Jan 25, 2017

I am a student that is going to become a techer. I have a couple of questions for you. What is the philosophy that you institute in your classroom

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theinsinuator On 1/25/17, Oldie but goodie wrote: > Sadly, it's whatever philosophy the district is embracing this > year. Gone are the days of "doing your own thing" and now we > must march in step to the the tune of the district.

Mridley, you can rightly ignore the empty, bitter drivel posted by the sadsack above. If by "philos...See MoreOn 1/25/17, Oldie but goodie wrote: > Sadly, it's whatever philosophy the district is embracing this > year. Gone are the days of "doing your own thing" and now we > must march in step to the the tune of the district.

Mridley, you can rightly ignore the empty, bitter drivel posted by the sadsack above. If by "philosophy," you mean theories of learning like cognitivism, constructivism, etc., I would say an effective teacher will gravitate toward one or a combination over others, but that detailed thinking about theory does not inform the design of their units of instruction. And in the classroom, well, it is not a theoretical realm, and best avoided by anyone wishing to prove a theory.

If by "philosophy", you mean "approach to teaching," which is what I hope you mean, you are asking the right question. My philosophy is to blend interactive direct instruction with student-directed tasks that move the students toward independent understanding and mastery of the learning objective. If they can teach it back to me, then I know they've got it. They watch me do, they help me do, then they do themselves. In a now tired metaphor, I am like a coach, though far better dressed, who dreams up the drills that will help the team and the individuals improve. At the same time, the coach sequences the drills to maximum positive effect. In the metaphor the "drills" are the content of class time, and also assessments but we'll leave that for another time. I want the students to spend class time, as often as possible, in challenging performance situations. It sounds a bit Spartan on the page but when that performance situation is to act as a lawyer defending her client against a school that won't take the "F" off of her college transcript, making it impossible for her to apply to Harvard, then you can appreciate the breadth with which "performance situation" can be perceived and used in your favor. Ideally your class will never be boring, and will always advance understanding. This won't happen but nevertheless should be your goal.

And be liked. Kids don't learn from people they don't like. Hence poor Oldie up there.

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Pablo On 1/29/17, theinsinuator wrote: > On 1/25/17, Oldie but goodie wrote: >> Sadly, it's whatever philosophy the district is embracing this >> year. Gone are the days of "doing your own thing" and now we >> must march in step to the the tune of the district. > > Mridley, you can rightly ignore the empty, bitter dri...See MoreOn 1/29/17, theinsinuator wrote: > On 1/25/17, Oldie but goodie wrote: >> Sadly, it's whatever philosophy the district is embracing this >> year. Gone are the days of "doing your own thing" and now we >> must march in step to the the tune of the district. > > Mridley, you can rightly ignore the empty, bitter drivel posted > by the sadsack above. If by "philosophy," you mean theories of > learning like cognitivism, constructivism, etc., I would say an > effective teacher will gravitate toward one or a combination > over others, but that detailed thinking about theory does not > inform the design of their units of instruction. And in the > classroom, well, it is not a theoretical realm, and best avoided > by anyone wishing to prove a theory. > > If by "philosophy", you mean "approach to teaching," which is > what I hope you mean, you are asking the right question. My > philosophy is to blend interactive direct instruction with > student-directed tasks that move the students toward independent > understanding and mastery of the learning objective. If they can > teach it back to me, then I know they've got it. They watch me > do, they help me do, then they do themselves. In a now tired > metaphor, I am like a coach, though far better dressed, who > dreams up the drills that will help the team and the individuals > improve. At the same time, the coach sequences the drills to > maximum positive effect. In the metaphor the "drills" are the > content of class time, and also assessments but we'll leave that > for another time. I want the students to spend class time, as > often as possible, in challenging performance situations. It > sounds a bit Spartan on the page but when that performance > situation is to act as a lawyer defending her client against a > school that won't take the "F" off of her college transcript, > making it impossible for her to apply to Harvard, then you can > appreciate the breadth with which "performance situation" can be > perceived and used in your favor. Ideally your class will never > be boring, and will always advance understanding. This won't > happen but nevertheless should be your goal. > > And be liked. Kids don't learn from people they don't like. > Hence poor Oldie up there.

Jan 29, 2017

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Hidden Figures

by EXCELLENT!

Jan 28, 2017

Went on a date night with my husband and family. Excellent company and excellent movie.

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ETT_SYCO On 1/28/17, EXCELLENT! wrote: > Went on a date night with my husband and family. Excellent > company and excellent movie. > Good to hear. More stories like this need to be told. Tons of history being missed.

Jan 28, 2017

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Positive person Superb movie! We need to teach this history!

On 1/28/17, EXCELLENT! wrote: > Went on a date night with my husband and family. Excellent > company and excellent movie. > > > >

Jan 28, 2017

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Learn student names/faces quickly and have fun

by Devina P

Jan 27, 2017

Does anybody have trouble remembering student names and faces, especially at the beginning of a school year? Research from Centers of Teaching & Learning shows there are many benefits for students and teachers when teachers learn student names/faces (including acceptance, support, and confidence)

I am working hard on building an app ex...See More

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theinsinuator On 1/27/17, Devina P wrote:

> I am working hard on building an app experience that will > help teachers match faces to names, and would love to > hear and learn from you.

Sorry Devina, but this is not a good idea, nor will there be any "app experience" for your potential users. Teachers should be interacting wit...See More

Jan 28, 2017

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Saturday survey

by All by myself

Jan 28, 2017

Which of these things would you do by yourself?

Eat at a fast casual restaurant

Eat dinner at a nice restaurant

Go to a movie

Attend a non-work party

Go to a bar

Take a cruise

Go on a vacation (not visiting friends or family)

Buy a car

Rent an apartment

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judycaret I'd do any of them by myself if that's what I wanted to do. I mean, I'm not afraid to do things by myself. However, I think most fun things are more fun with someone.

Jan 28, 2017

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wendy I'd do any of them except the bar/party. I don't enjoy those so I wouldn't do them with someone either.

Jan 28, 2017

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Apple Seed for Saturday, 28 January 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jan 28, 2017

<h3><font color=purple>We must be the change we wish to see in the world.

<i>~ Mohandas Gandhi</i></h3></font>

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Friday

by Bev-MI

Jan 27, 2017

2 miles logged on at the pt workout this morning. WW weigh in showed a -1.8! Yea! Journaling every day and getting in activity with a tough mindset at meal times is what it takes. Feeling better, with leftover throat clearing.

A little snow on the ground with cold temps. This winter has not been too bad!!! Knock on wood.

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judycaret Congrats on your loss, Bev, that's great!

I only walked 6,500 steps on this lovely day because I also had errands to run. Now, except for the laundry I just started, I'm all caught up.

Jan 27, 2017

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Elaine/ret/IN Yay for you, Bev! I love the "journaling ever day and getting in activity with a tough mindset at meal times" philosophy. Profound.

Oh, JRod, you make me tired just reading your post. Three circuits--no wonder your feet finally yelled, "NO!"

Hope you had time to revel in being caught up, Judy. One has to apprec...See More

Jan 27, 2017

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