tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637511.post2794633917375766302..comments2023-10-28T02:31:30.912-05:00Comments on A Not So Different Place: The Truth About Online Book Discussionsnboschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219753105416637743noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637511.post-50641227594219161762009-04-01T17:02:00.000-05:002009-04-01T17:02:00.000-05:00I am retiring in a few years and after 25 years of...I am retiring in a few years and after 25 years of teaching, conducting workshops, talking to teachers about kids I'm almost ready to throw in the towel. There are so many systemic issues that need to be addressed in education the frustrations can be overwhelming.<BR/><BR/>I've almost gotten to the point with staff (always) and students (some of the time) that I think all the support and materials should go to the teachers who use the stuff. I'm talking about technology and all other support. Reward the goodness and ignore the others!! I know that sounds callous but I'm tired!! <BR/><BR/>Do you belong to Classroom.ning.com, the social network? I enjoy my time and efforts there chatting with other people.nboschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14219753105416637743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637511.post-56451242597663876172009-04-01T12:19:00.000-05:002009-04-01T12:19:00.000-05:00I get it...Same thing with staff. I keep wondering...I get it...Same thing with staff. I keep wondering though what I am missing. I admit I am sporadic in my blogging but I love reading and commenting. I guess I love the conversations and the connections. What can we do to create that same love with our students and staff.Barbara Barreda K-8 Administrator, Tech integration advocate, Going 1:1 with netbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535523713482852906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637511.post-73776744641344015212009-04-01T10:06:00.000-05:002009-04-01T10:06:00.000-05:00Barbara, Thanks for stopping by. I struggle with ...Barbara, Thanks for stopping by. I struggle with the whole motivation thing when it comes to writing. As long as I reward (or punish) bloggers I get great results. The second it becomes optional all the but the diehards cop-out. AND I teach 'gifted' kids!! <BR/><BR/>As with many of the Web 2.0 tools when the novelty of the online book discussions, blogging and wikis wear off they motivate no more than writing in a journal with a pencil or answering questions on a handout. Stop back by, N.nboschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14219753105416637743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31637511.post-9744670008815148092009-04-01T07:52:00.000-05:002009-04-01T07:52:00.000-05:00Nice reflection. What I read between the lines is ...Nice reflection. What I read between the lines is "Audience"...Its all about who they are writing for and the purpose.<BR/>I think this is important because I just opened this discussion with my teachers as the missing ingredient in our program.Barbara Barreda K-8 Administrator, Tech integration advocate, Going 1:1 with netbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535523713482852906noreply@blogger.com