Comments by Khurram Ali Most recent public comments by Khurram Ali https://nowcomment.com/users/108288 This is also a tough thing to consider, because behaviors that are different than a teachers norms are sometimes associated with being "bad", but a child who might be overly energetic might just need to be catered to a different learning environment. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505909 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505909 Just a lot to always consider. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:51:24 -0400 That is true but their might be some behaviors that are "unusual" regardless of ones identity, it is good to acknowledge those but i also agree even in this case one should be mindful of the students background. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505907 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505907 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:48:52 -0400 This might be quite important especially in these times. Students have different needs that are also affected by the identities they belong to. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505906 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505906 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:47:08 -0400 This is an interesting point, parents might show bias that might be counter productive to their education. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505903 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505903 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:38:35 -0400 Like with most ideals in education, their is no one fix solution, the best we can do is gather more tools to help understand our students better. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505897 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2505897 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:39:04 -0400 This is important to help students develop their presentation skills. Having well documented and annotated work helps one to share their work with others which is a skill that will be helpful to students in the future. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2505411 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2505411 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:37:05 -0400 This is an idea that should be implemented in any classroom. Aesthetics can be really important for a student's engagement and that is the first thing a student needs to be able to do. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2505410 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2505410 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:35:02 -0400 In a way these are all what we try to teach a student in a math class for example. We give them examples, let them try on their one, find their own mistakes, reuse these ideas on exams, and hopefully let them want to think in the abstract. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2504350 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2504350 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:55:32 -0400 Teaching students about algorithms, how we have always used them, and how we will continue to both inside and outside of the world of computer science will help students become more organize and that will lead towards them being independent learners. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2503714 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2503714 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:20:25 -0400 We all have gone through this in our grade school years and although we did not know it we can always think of this as an algorithm we are familiar with. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2503713 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2503713 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:19:14 -0400 Kind of similar to biases we have in our lives in terms of how we view others, computers are blind to these identities, but it is our job that we keep our programs accessible to all. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2503712 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2503712 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:17:08 -0400 That is what makes math beautiful, its flexibility to solve problems in different ways. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2503710 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2503710 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:03:14 -0400 Exactly, students like to be challenged, they enjoy games and puzzles and in a way thats what Scratch programming is. We have a goal and we use these building blocks to help solve them. Their are different answers to bring out creativity. https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503046 https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503046 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:42:39 -0400 Working collaboratively is a life skill that everyone should work towards in some degree. Coding could seem both intimidating but that also means it can be adventurous. Struggling through new things it what helps bring people together. https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503045 https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503045 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:22:26 -0400 Learning in a meaningful context is always important. Students tend to ask why do we need to know this. Especially, in a math class where they just see numbers without any meaning behind them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503044 https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503044 It is our job as educators to help make connections to the real world so that our lessons can life off the page through a student's aspirations and goals rather than through them feeling this is "busy work". Thu, 16 May 2024 04:20:58 -0400 Reading and writing really compliment each other, when we get inspired by stories our imagination in terms of writing out own or just thinking about them helps us get a feel for the process as well as show our creativity https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503026 https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503026 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:22:56 -0400 The past few years I have always thought that my lack of speaking clearly was because of my shyness but I see another perspective that I can now take in from these readings. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502180 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502180 I can no consider that my struggle could be from a lack of thinking clearly so this gives me more of a reason to be mindful of this and also to self reflect on it. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:57:14 -0400 I like to do things myself, for the reason that I just want to be able to help others rather than rely on them. But as I have had the opportunity to do more group work the notion of filling each others gaps has become more important to me. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502177 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502177 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:49:38 -0400 It was my experience doing bad in physics is what drove me to take the class. It was my fear of public speaking that made me want to chose paths that would lead to more opportunities to speak with others during my undergraduate years. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502176 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502176 I wanted to take my fears and turn them into successes, even if it was just for a moment. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:48:03 -0400 No matter what they do, if a student can find a passion in something we should encourage that so that they can rise on their own merits and pave their own journey in a way that works with their learning style and preferences. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502160 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502160 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:45:21 -0400 Although this is true to a slight degree, we should always put the mindset in our students that we can reach towards a level of creativity no matter how old or skillful one is. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502158 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502158 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:44:01 -0400 Self-reflection in moments like this can help students better understand themselves and their study habits. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502154 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502154 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:07:41 -0400 As we age a lot of our ideals and mindsets on topics become more rigid, but we need to understand that they are not fully set. Although it becomes harder we must always be mindful to at the very least consider new perspectives. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502153 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502153 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:21:26 -0400 This is something I quite agree with. It is very difficult to redirect someone's words because things such as semantics and tone can really disrupt someone's initial point. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502152 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2502152 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:15:17 -0400 I think a balance needs to be found between allowing students to allow their enthusiasm to show with their "blurted out" answers as well as with helping them understand why it is important to take in different perspectives. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501984 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501984 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:39:04 -0400 I have given up on problems in math so many times, looking them up online or checking the back of the textbook. I realize now it is not about feeling you have to get the answer but approaching towards it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501983 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501983 As teachers we should give students the tools to explore rather than make them feel there is no in-between correct and incorrect. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:16:19 -0400 This is an important because at times memorizing can lead to success in a moment but later in life a lack of understanding can hurt oneself. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501968 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501968 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:47:03 -0400