tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071036793247021525.post7167306894259446047..comments2023-08-01T08:41:17.439-05:00Comments on Scott Embrock's Education Blog: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14651657071237059328noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071036793247021525.post-4326707567985859932012-09-30T21:47:12.084-05:002012-09-30T21:47:12.084-05:00Danielle-
Thanks for your comments, I will conside...Danielle-<br />Thanks for your comments, I will consider focusing less on the number of projects and look at the quality learning experiences they create for students. The more authentic and real-world I can make the learning, the better. Thanks again!<br /><br />ScottAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651657071237059328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071036793247021525.post-76959393332955741592012-09-29T17:10:03.707-05:002012-09-29T17:10:03.707-05:00Scott-
It is interesting to read your posting bec...Scott-<br /><br />It is interesting to read your posting because I am having the opposite problem! I am having trouble finding problem-based learning activities that I can utilize within my curriculum and pacing calendar. On the other hand, I am in full swing of using Edmodo. My letters for parent permission just went home the other day and so far parent responses have been positive. <br /><br />As far as you using problem-based learning activities, it sounds like you are doing a great job! To answer your question, I would not focus on a number. Like you said yourself, it is important that your projects fit within and enhance your curriculum. If you have a lot of ideas for projects that will help your students’ learn the content, then I say do them! If you need a mental-health break from these projects, then take one and get back to it! It is the quality of your projects that matter, not the quantity!<br /><br />Danielle<br />DNadlonekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831480297560992970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071036793247021525.post-24892610331356199322012-09-29T12:51:01.833-05:002012-09-29T12:51:01.833-05:00Thanks for the idea and words of encouragement Hol...Thanks for the idea and words of encouragement Holly. I am using Facebook as only one extra method to communicate with parents. Right now, most parent still prefer phone calls for communication but more are starting to use email as well. I had a website last year but with the new Canvas system we have for students we were told by the administration to place everything for students on Canvas. Parents are now just getting links and user names to check their students' Canvas pages so hopefully that will increase both parent inquiry and communication. Thanks for your post!<br /><br />ScottAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651657071237059328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071036793247021525.post-84867044386698495902012-09-28T00:34:02.717-05:002012-09-28T00:34:02.717-05:00One way that I communicate with parents and studen...One way that I communicate with parents and students outside of the classroom is through a website. I post information about what we do in class every day, links to videos and simulations, and the occasional photo from a lab. Not only do my students find it helpful for working from home, their parents like being able to stay in the loop and feel like they can help their child stay organized. <br /><br />I have also felt frustrated when attempting to communicate with students and parents using technology. It seems that no matter how well I think I am organizing the information, there is always someone who cannot figure out how to access it. However, you are right that being patient is the best approach. Eventually most of them catch on and find it helpful. Good luck!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13353222963410037515noreply@blogger.com