Most recent public comments by Karen Molina https://nowcomment.com/users/83752 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208357?scroll_to=2062623 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208357?scroll_to=2062623 First, it is amazing to see how the visual aids in this article bring this novel virus alive. This format can help students develop a clear picture of how this virus has managed to affected the world and why the drastic measures taken were of extreme importance. By allowing students to observe the facts themselves, they can formulate their own opinions. This is necessary as students are exposed to endless information, which can be both true or false. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:02:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062603 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062603 Could wearing a mask help students who are reserved, shy, or afraid of speaking out loud in class? It would be interesting to see if any changes come from wearing masks in class. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:55:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062598 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062598 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:50:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062595 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062595 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:47:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062594 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062594 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:45:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062589 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062589 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:40:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062585 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208763?scroll_to=2062585 This article describes events that all of us experienced a few months ago. The uncertainties due to this novel virus made this unsteady mask protocol something everyone experienced. Students hear about these protocols in the news, social media, or from parents and as such can apply this article into their own life. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:37:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206841?scroll_to=2062579 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206841?scroll_to=2062579 This is very powerful statement and it is truly unfair to expect Black male teachers (who are 2% of the public school teacher population!!) to save an educational system shaped by a history of prejudice and which is still something we need to work on today. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:23:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206835?scroll_to=2062573 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206835?scroll_to=2062573 This is true in the discipline of science, where many students just study or memorize facts to pass an exam. With this kind of learning, we must find ways to ensure students are effectively learning. Also, as we enter a fully remote classroom, students have the ability to just search for an answer rather than truly understand the content. It is important to develop a curriculum that has students apply what they learn and see the connections it has to real life. Science is a discipline that gives educators the opportunity to supply content in innovative and diverse ways. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 01:33:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206833?scroll_to=2062528 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206833?scroll_to=2062528 While reading this paragraph, I associated this with the way schools have applied assessments and how true this "antihuman" application is for young children. It connects with the pressure schools have to follow standards and do well on state exams to receive funding. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:53:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206833?scroll_to=2062501 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206833?scroll_to=2062501 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:42:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206832?scroll_to=2062412 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206832?scroll_to=2062412 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:29:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206832?scroll_to=2062410 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206832?scroll_to=2062410 Morrell's three anchoring questions: 1) How do we get kids excited about learning? 2) How do we develop these academic, literate, or intellectual identities? 3) How do we make education more digitally relevant? As an educator, I believe the most important question is how to get students excited about learning. If we are not able to attain this motivation in a classroom it will be difficult to promote meaningful learning. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:24:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026949 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026949 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:52:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026948 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026948 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:50:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026947 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026947 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:49:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026945 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026945 Curtis is displaying the description of a visual learner, which is something his math and science educators could use to help him relate to the content. As an aspiring science educator, I know there are so many resources that can be supplied to help students be successful. As a visual learner myself, drawings of processes had a huge influence in my understanding of new material. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:48:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026937 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026937 This is very unfortunate. Many schools had to discontinue classes, such as music and art due to budget cuts. As educators, knowing that Curtis is a gifted artist, maybe we could have helped him find free or reduced art programs that could have offered him opportunities not available in school. I would be interesting to see if this parents/guardians support this skill and just need guidance on available resources in the community. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:42:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026912 https://nowcomment.com/documents/206782?scroll_to=2026912 Compared to the other examples in this assignment this introduction was too brief for me. I was looking for more details about physical presence and gestures. While referencing the protocol, it made me wonder why an educator only had a brief physical description for his/her student. It would be helpful to incorporate family, social, and perhaps even educational background to enhance the descriptive review. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:23:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2026825 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2026825 It is unbelievable to hear that educators still view this protocol as radical and new. Knowing our students is an essential part in ensuring their success. What comes to mind is that this protocol might be difficult to comply in schools that are understaffed, under-funded, or that my have an overflowing student population. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:33:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2026791 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2026791 As I read through this protocol, I associated it to the idea of "teaching a child as a whole". As an aspiring teacher, it is interesting to see the different questions and answers educators can use or document for each student. Speaking from experience as a parent, I have never encountered this protocol and I agree with Lu M. about the very brief parent teacher conferences. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:39:38 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207433?scroll_to=2014052 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207433?scroll_to=2014052 By participating in activities and reflecting as a learner, educators can use this experience to further the planning of a lesson. Acting as a learner first, allows educators to find the appropriate activities based on what they know about their students. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:52:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2014023 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2014023 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:03:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2014018 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2014018 Brief and clearly expressed learning outcomes of a lesson. For teachers, they provide focus for what is to be taught and assessed. For students, learning goals specify what they should know and be able to do as a result of instruction. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:52:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2013965 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2013965 Rather than just memorizing information for an exam or quiz, students can recognize new skills developed through out a lesson. By connecting their "learning experiences to a real-world context", we can help promote meaningful learning. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:44:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2013952 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2013952 As learning objectives can help guide a student's approach to the many components of a lesson, these should be clearly available and referred back to through out instruction. Learning objectives should be explicit and student friendly to promote the best learning environment. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:18:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2013943 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=2013943 Learning objectives organize a course, which is necessary as we enter a new remote/hybrid school year. As an aspiring teacher, learning objectives provide me with a peace of mind that I will know how to navigate through the appropriate content, assessments, and activities without getting "lost in the weeds". Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:53:07 -0400