tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post705994085500445670..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: "That's What A Light Saber Is Supposed To Do."Teacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-49673632910729972252011-11-24T07:03:31.817-08:002011-11-24T07:03:31.817-08:00FABULOUS!! That's all I can say!
Well, the o...FABULOUS!! That's all I can say!<br /><br />Well, the only other thing I can say is that would LOVE to open a "Teacher Tom" school here in France for my little international kids and their little friends. Keep up the curiosity!! :)Shelleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17544384586083219529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-8928737608509037932011-11-23T19:05:45.835-08:002011-11-23T19:05:45.835-08:00This is a question I often struggle with and striv...This is a question I often struggle with and strive to help my students with each and every day. I am a middle school science teacher passionate about science and more importantly the education of my students. They are wonderful people with such creativity and I worry about the continual testing that seems to zap them of their innovative energy.<br /><br />I have enlisted their help and created many open-ended projects that allow for freedom and choice. I have seen such amazing things from them that reflect their personality, potential, and desire to learn. They inspire each and every day to continue to be innovative myself.<br /><br />On another note, it has been a while since I was able to read Teacher Tom's blog. I read the November 13th entry and your comments regarding the Common Core Standards deeply resonate with me. While accountability is important it should not supercede teaching students how to think, work together as a community, and problem solve.<br /><br />Thank you Teacher Tom. I wish we lived closer so my sweet, curious little man could experience your classroom. However, I do have to say I have borrowed many ideas from you for our time together at home. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-57462643145771312692011-11-23T11:01:45.651-08:002011-11-23T11:01:45.651-08:00Hahahahaha! Gotta love children! Time to change yo...Hahahahaha! Gotta love children! Time to change your definition of 'broken', then... or perhaps your definition of 'air pump'?<br /><br />Seriously, though, at some stage this flexibility of thought gets taught out of them. The ability to see an object as more than its name, but as an object with potential to be many things, is what ends up providing the world with amazing new inventions. How can we preserve this thinking in our children?Aunt Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799746597313773030noreply@blogger.com