Reflections of 2015

This past year has been an incredible year of opportunity and first-time experiences. For the first time, I was asked to participate in a BAM Radio #Edchat podcast, present at UCET (a tiny division of ISTE), and was nominated for a BAMMY Award. I didn’t even know what a BAMMY Award was at the time. I was flattered and honored that so many people, that I've never met, would write nice things about me. I also participated in the Global Student Play Day, learned with Google Cardboard, built a Makerspace in my classroom, integrated Genius Hour, and Skyped with several of my eduheroes.  My learning continued as I met some PLN members face to face, spoke in front of the school board, made shifts in a lot of my teaching practices, and continued to connect to inspiring educators around the world. None of those opportunities would have happened without being a connected educator. Perhaps one of the biggest changes that happened was being awarded several large grants so that I could go 1:1 with Chromebooks. I am living my dream! It wouldn’t have happened if my PLN hadn’t responded to a tweet. Although I have many circles of friends on Twitter that I adore, it’s been an incredible year of learning because of my #leadupchat tribe. For this reason, I can’t close the door on 2015 without paying homage to the tribe.

In my quest to learn more about leadership, and to connect with great minds and role models, I actively connected with many principals and change agents. Many of those connections started to weave together when #leadupchat began last March. The chat was mentally invigorating, inspiring, and fun. I looked forward to early Saturday mornings. Shortly after that, I joined the Voxer group, and that has made all the difference in my personal and professional life. Although I was connected on Twitter to many in the Voxer group, I also connected with many people that I didn’t know. Voxer took our connections to a higher level. Within a very short amount of time, the #leadupchat Voxer group felt like family. There was a level of trust and sharing that I’d only experienced with a small group of Edmodo Ambassadors prior. But, even that experience was different. 

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One Word 2016- Growth

My great grandfather was a farmer, and although I don’t have any memory of the dairy farm that he sold, I do remember his huge garden. The red soil of Tridell, Utah was in stark contrast to the huge, green plants growing on each row. His garden was well-known through the whole area not only for the fruits and vegetables that it bore but also because of the reputation for being weedless. He was proud of that fact, but he was, even more, proud of the quality of the soil. I never understood how someone could be so proud of “dirt”.

My mother understood. A legacy of my great grandfather is that he taught his granddaughter about the importance of working the land. Quality soil had to be a top priority. As I grew up, my mom (being born with the greenest of thumbs) cultivated beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. She always worked the hardest at building the soil. Why? In short, fertile soil provides anchorage for roots, oxygen, water, temperature modification, and nutrients. The quality of the soil determines how well plants can grow. (Just for the record, I do NOT have a green thumb as I have killed many plants including the silk variation.)

As I reflected about 2015 and pondered my one word for 2016, “Growth” came to my mind and never left. Fitting, that my focus for the upcoming year should take me back to my roots, to the importance of fundamentals, to a place where my focus will be on the “soil”. Here’s my attempt to break down “Growth” into the essential elements that will help me to come closer to reaching my potential.

“Soil” supports plant growth by providing:

 Anchorage: Root systems spread outward/downward through the soil to anchor and stabilize the plant. My anchor for professional growth is my PLN. Some of my roots are deep and fortified by the relationships that I’ve built over an extended time. I’m nourished daily by my interactions with PLN family, friends, and tribe members. Other roots are spreading as I continue to connect and grow my PLN. I’m also anchored by my colleagues who work within my school and district. They keep me “grounded” and inspire me to continue moving forward.

Oxygen: Spaces among soil particles contain air that provides oxygen, which living cells use to break down sugars and release the energy needed to live and grow. Anyone that knows me well knows that I need space to breathe. To grow, I need a degree of autonomy. I need time and space to take risks and try new things. I need to be creative and play with ideas. This year, I will focus more on providing this opportunity for my students. I’m amazed at the talent and gifts of my students and their potential to change the world. I want to help them find their voice. In doing so, they will give me the energy that I need to live and grow.

Temperature Control: Soil insulates roots from drastic hot and cold fluctuations in temperature. Ginny Rometty, CEO of IBM, said, “I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and Comfort do not coexist.” I’ve never been a stranger to trying new things, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been shaking in my shoes with fear. The very fact that I’m blogging is evidence of conquering a fear- a fear so paralyzing that I couldn’t breathe when I clicked on “PUBLISH” for the first time. As I look forward to a new year, I know that I must accept challenges as opportunities for growth. It’s not easy. I can think of at least a dozen recent examples where pushing through the fear or trial made me grow. Having a growth mindset is crucial. The recording of the self-critic and perfectionist in my head sometimes is overwhelmingly loud. I must quiet this voice.

Nutrients:  Soil supplies nutrients to the plant and holds the nutrients that we add in the form of fertilizer. If I were to leave my professional growth to the decision of schools, I would not grow. I’d be stagnant, caught in a trap of mediocrity, and floundering to reach my potential because of the culture of compliance and complacency. Fortunately, I’ve had a love of books and learning all of my life. I’ve kept myself moving forward. But, being connected to other educators has accelerated my learning and motivated me to stretch in ways previously unimaginable. Not only have I read enlightening books to challenge my thinking, but I have also connected and built friendships with many of the authors. I look forward to more edcamps, books, Twitter chats, webinars, and Voxer discussions. I cannot imagine my life without these nutrients.

Water:  The spaces between the soil particles also contain water that moves upward through the plant. Water carries essential nutrients to the plant; helps to maintain cell size so that the leaves don’t wilt, and is a raw material for the process known as photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is using energy from sunlight to chemically change air (carbon dioxide) and water into sugar (food) for the plant. The waste product of photosynthesis is oxygen. Water is essential for life. The minerals and microbes without water will not give life to a plant. What gives me life? Relationships. Faith. Hope. I’m reminded of the quote by Marianne Williamson.  I believe that we are born with divine gifts and talents. My goal is to find my voice and help others find theirs. It’s the 8th Habit according to Stephen R. Covey.

Growth is a small word with a lot of potential impact. This year, I’ll focus on the soil preparation- the Law of the Harvest. Water, fertile soil, time, and consistency will prepare me for the opportunities that lie ahead. Great happenings are yet to come and many doors are waiting to be opened. I feel it inside of myself. It’s frightening and exhilarating at the same time. It’s my destiny.

More about soil can be found here.

Activities Before the Holiday Break

Potential and a Dream

     The following is an excerpt from the story of a little girl with huge dreams. It’s the story of a young girl growing up in situational poverty and overcoming incredible odds because of the love of her teachers. It’s the story of teachers seeing and nurturing the innate gifts and talents given to me. It’s the story of my dreams of being a teacher and making a difference in the world coming true.
    June 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the Headstart program- a program established to close the learning gap for kids growing up in poverty. I was one of the first kids that attended Headstart in Salt Lake City, Utah.

It was a pilot program, and I vividly remember the summer that I attended. Many of our legislators question the funding for preschool programs and ask if it makes a difference. I want to shout, “Yes! It made a difference to me!”
    With my hand in tow, my young mother walked with me into the classroom. I was scared and excited at the same time. I had never before been to a classroom- so immense in size, colorful, and filled with other kids my age doing all kinds of activities. Kids were painting, playing with toys, and listening to a story on the far-side of the room. Headstart was a magical place!

There were paints, places to play, arts and crafts, field trips, stories, and songs like “The Wheels on the Bus”. We made musical instruments, parade hats, and enthusiastically marched on the sidewalk around the school as parents and onlookers cheered for us. Those artifacts and the vivid memories of my mind are evidence that I was happy! I loved learning and couldn’t seem to quench my thirst for more knowledge! School was a place of wonder, exploration, discovery, and love. I don’t remember any one teacher. But, I do remember many grown-ups helping me and other children make marvelous creations and reading books. Oh, the books! Headstart was the foundation that I needed. I knew that I wanted to grow up and be a teacher. After all, I’d been “playing school” and teaching my cat and my two brothers my whole life! I just didn’t realize how hard it would be to make my dreams come true.
    Elementary school were years filled with more adventure! My elementary school was a new open concept school, and the teachers were team teachers- a revolutionary practice of the time. Consequently, I had many forward-thinking teachers and huge spaces for learning. I have so many good memories like Mrs. Miller teaching me how to read, Mrs. Ramsey singing, “I’m Bringing Home A Baby Bumblebee,” Mr. Petersen doing science experiments, and Miss Ohngren letting me write plays and having my peers perform them. I even have great memories of my principal, Mr. Hansen, teaching a small group of us 4th graders advanced math. Long before all of the buzzwords in educational circles today, my teachers provided me with many opportunities to create, to choose, and to work at my own pace. I loved school!
       School was an escape from the stressors at home. Finances always caused stress.

My mom usually worked two or three jobs plus any additional job that she could grab. My two brothers and I also worked and earned money for the family in any way that we could- babysitting, picking cherries, mowing lawns, selling nightcrawlers, and newspaper routes. We rented and had to move around a lot. Luckily, I didn’t have to change schools. (My brothers have a different story.) Graduating from high school was not a discussion. It was an expectation. But, paying for and graduating from college was another story. My desire was there. I just didn’t see any way for that dream to become a reality.
    There were so many challenges and roadblocks that I faced.  I could have easily given up multiple times. The fact that I didn’t give up is a tribute to my teachers, coaches, neighbors, and family members. You see, it takes a village to raise a child. I was blessed with many positive adult role models in my life. They believed in me and helped me to believe in myself. I distinctly remember an after school conversation with my 5th-grade teacher about how I’d grow up, become a teacher, and make a difference in the lives of many kids. Miss Ohngren’s voice and the voice of other teachers and coaches have played in my mind many times. These eduheroes of mine provided me with many opportunities to grow as a leader, to learn the science and art of teaching, and to pursue my dreams. Those are stories for another day. But, I am grateful that they saw the potential in me. I am honored to have been a student of so many inspiring educators. I hope that I can pass along their legacy. Photo Credit: tek_chick via Compfight cc
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Oranges for Christmas

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     The sweet citrus smell of fresh oranges permeates the air of Christmas memories. Although I grew up in a family that couldn't afford many luxuries, we always managed to purchase a case of oranges every December. (It was a luxury to us!) My mom would either slice or peel the oranges for easy eating and my two brothers, and I feasted on as many oranges as our stomachs could hold. It's still a tradition to have fresh oranges to eat at Christmas time.


     As I got older, one of my favorite stories to read was Christmas Oranges by Linda Bethers.


 It's the beautiful story of friendship and generosity. It's a story that I enjoy every year at Christmas time.

The Compass

This post was originally written last August. It was a way for me to vent. I'm choosing to publish it now just as a record of my thoughts and feelings throughout the year. I'm also adding in another unpublished post at the end.

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During this past week, I've been particularly frustrated with not having enough instructional time to do ALL that I'm expected to do. At the peak of my frustration on Friday, after having given ANOTHER test, I made a decision to say, "Enough is enough!" I'm finished with following the "recommended" calendar for assessments. I'm going to use my professional judgement as my compass to ground me and do what's best for my kids.

Learning doesn't happen based on a calendar. Some students will learn a concept quickly, and some will learn the concept three weeks from now. For whatever reason, I have a group of kids this year that have a very weak understanding of fractions. Following "my compass", I made the professional decision not to follow the math book and to back up and build a foundation of understanding with manipulatives, and other strategies. It took time. I knew that I'd be "behind". However, I was required to give a district math benchmark test based on some arbitrary date. 

Using technology to individualize math lessons has helped my students to close the gaps in their learning. For the first time, they like math and feel confident. But, taking the test too early deflated them. I watched a physical reaction. The old mindset of "I'm a failure at math" took over. They tried for awhile and gave up. And what did that math benchmark do for me? Nothing. It didn't tell me one thing that I didn't already know. I assess my kids multiple times each day. I know who and what they understand. I know who needs extra support, and I know who needs more enrichment. The only thing that the test did was waste class instructional time. 

I'm choosing to not give the math chapter tests. I'm choosing not to place value on the benchmark tests. At what point is too much too much? We have math, writing, and reading benchmark tests. Science tests are being written. I'm not even mentioning all of the other tests. Enough is enough! They don't help me or drive my instruction more than any other type of formative assessment. I'm choosing not to comply. I welcome a discussion.

I'm not against assessment. It has it's place. I'm just wondering when my professional judgement about when and how to use assessments will have value. 

A few days later:

It's no secret.

Yesterday, I worked with two of my lowest math students on adding and subtracting fractions. They have struggled. I've struggled with trying to meet their needs. But they're not the only ones. I have a room full of students who don't have a basic understanding of fractions. With the exception of four students, the class is well below the average fifth grader on the end of level tests.

The recommended pace of teaching the math lessons is too fast in my opinion. There are too many concepts thrown at the kids too quickly. Sometimes there are 3-4 huge concepts in one lesson. And so...I threw it out! Since the starting of school, I haven't used the adopted math program. I backed up to the 3rd-grade core and still had students struggle.

Finally, the light came on for my two "lowest" students! They physically changed and exuded confidence. I had them teach other students who were also struggling. They were great teachers and explained the concept very well. I saw a new level of respect for these two students from the other class members. Their efforts and persistence to learn were appreciated. Yay! That's what I want!

A Conversation With My New Teacher Self or Thoughts for New Teachers Pt.1

This post was originally written last Fall. I decided to publish some older posts including this one. It's really just for me :)   

 Remember how excited you were the day that you were hired as a certified teacher? You went to the district office to do a "practice interview" and were sent directly to a principal for another interview. She interviewed you and hired you on the spot. As you took the school tour, you could hardly contain those giddy happy feelings inside. The conversation was lighthearted, warm, and welcoming, but you really couldn't focus. Finally, the principal took you to your room. There it was, your very own classroom!

     Later you would find out that you had inherited the "worst classroom" in the school (the old storage room), the oldest furniture, and the "hard" kids, but that didn't matter. You were a hard worker and came during the summer to clean and arrange your room. Of course, you could have left it for the custodian to do, but you couldn't wait! As a result, you built a relationship with the custodian, and that lasted for many years- even as you changed schools and he was promoted through the ranks of the district maintenance department. And since you were in the school before all of the other teachers that summer, you also took the time to build a relationship with the school secretary. The times when you laughed together, the thank-you's, the words of appreciation for her hard work, meant a lot, and she eagerly returned the kindness 100 fold. What goes around comes around. Although you didn't realize it at the time, building relationships are the cornerstone of success. Taking the time to know the support staff of the school goes a long way! The media specialist went out of her way to help you find resources because you taught your kids how to be respectful. The lunch ladies had no problem letting you borrow something because you greeted them every day with a smile and taught your students to say thank-you as they walked through the line. It takes every person in the school to do a quality job for the school to function properly. A thank-you is so simple and yet means so much to the many dedicated professionals who are not teachers and don't often hear words of appreciation. So to my new teacher self, you did a good job!

     You can laugh about it now, but do you remember lugging all of those teacher manuals home to study. They must have weighed 50 lbs. or more! Many parts of the lessons were scripted. The manuals had sample questions, answers, and procedures. At first, you tried to follow the manuals.You wanted to do "what's right". But, you soon found out that it felt unnatural for a reason. It wasn't you! Your passion, your stories, your experiences that your students loved to hear were not coming out through the lessons. Your stories helped to build a relationship between you and your students. Your students were able to connect new content to prior knowledge. Luckily, it didn't take long for you to recognize that you experienced more success when you used your own words, thoughts, and questions. As a result, your students grew to love you, and you grew to love them. Your stories triggered their memories, and you took the time to listen, ask questions, and showed a genuine interest. You quickly learned the power of building positive relationships with your students.

     Many years have passed since that first year. There are many more reflections to share. But as a veteran teacher talking to my new teacher self, I'd still tell you today to take the time to build relationships. Build relationships with your students, your colleagues, and the parents that you serve. Positive relationships are the foundation to all else in education.

Can You Make A Flashlight?

One of my favorite activities to do while teaching electricity is to have kids make a flashlight from "junk". I used to use KitKat bars because they were wrapped in foil and it was a perfect size. I've experimented with a few different candies and gum wrappers over the years. This year, I used Rolos. I used three in each bag, but I'd use six next time. The other things are just odds-n-ends and of no real importance.

Some possible items to use:

 a piece of cloth
 popsicle stick
 eraser
 rubber band
 a piece of yarn
 coupon
 rubber bracelet
 sticker
 *paper clip

*I've tried to avoid using anything metal because I wanted the kids to use the tin foil, but this year I added a paper clip because I wasn't sure if the Rolos would provide enough foil. Next time, I think I'll add in a small paperclip instead of a large one.

Other supplies:

 one D cell battery 
 light bulb
 candy w/foil

**One of the first questions you'll hear is, "Can we eat the candy?" I tell them, "No" because we don't eat in science. Afterward, I let them eat their candy if they want to.

The Activity:

Give the kids a bag full of supplies and set the stage. I just make up a story and each year it's been a little different. This year, I made up a story about how Pirates captured my students along with their little brother/sister (neighbor, kindergarten kid) and were holding them in a cave. The Pirates assigned to guard them were a little ways down the hill from the cave entrance. This was their chance to escape! It was soon going to be dark. They needed a flashlight! The Pirates would be returning any time. Can they rescue their little brother or sister? In their pockets, they find a bunch of "stuff." Can they be creative and think of new uses for what they have? (The details of the story are not that important. It's how you tell the story that is more important.) Build up the suspense!

Once you've set the stage, give them a time limit. I play the Mission Impossible music (longer version), and they get two times through the music. Start the music and play it loudly. It builds up the intensity. Part way into the activity, I turn off one of the classroom lights to represent it getting later in the day. Towards the end of the music, I tell them that they can hear voices. The Pirates are returning!

If they figure out how to make the light bulb light up, they must show me but not reveal their secrets to someone else.

I've used this activity as an introduction to electricity and as a formative evaluation towards the end of a unit. This year, we're in the middle of our studies. They had some background information but still had to think and experiment.

I don't know who developed the original idea because I've done this activity for many, many years. I added in the story and music to the set-up. To me, building the suspense, giving the kids a time limit to "survive", and playing music makes the activity much more fun. After the music ends and all classroom lights are off (representing night time), I have the kids that figured it out, give a clue to the other kids. Everyone learns how to make a flashlight (complete circuit) and has success! They also learn that there are several different solutions which is something that I try to reinforce.

If you come up with a great story idea or tweak to the activity, I'd love to hear!

You Did It!

***Note to Self: Today you turned in the last assignment for this semester. You made it! Remember the frustration, tears, and wanting to quit? You persevered and stuck with it even though you had one of the hardest classes that you've ever taken- school finance. It was a hard semester! But, it's over and you learned more than you thought possible. :)

Going 1:1

This year I'm in a 1:1 setting with Chromebooks. It's been an exciting journey. However, the other day I saw this tweet by @mraspinall, and it inspired me to write about "that" kid in my class this year and the benefits of going 1:1 with your students.

"That" kid is a challenge! I won't go into all of his diagnosed "shortcomings". Suffice it to say, he is the kid in the class that is constantly interrupting, off-task more than on, and distracts other students. He is "that" kid that gets into fights on the playground, throws temper tantrums when his team doesn't use his idea, and loves to scribble--on everything.

But he's also "that" kid that can be loving, thoughtful and kind. He often shows empathy for other students and seeks to understand them better. He laughs, and he's silly. He's "that" kid that has a smile a mile wide when he's happy.

The other day on the bus traveling to our field trip, he was sitting alone. I sat next to him to get to know him a little better. Honestly, I didn't want to at first. I wanted just a few minutes of peace. But something inside my heart told me to take the opportunity to build the relationship--to go 1:1. I did and am glad that I did.

I had a marvelous conversation with "that" kid about Minecraft, Legos, and his family. I learned more about his likes/dislikes. I learned about some of his challenges. I learned one more way that I could get him to write (which he hates and lets me know every day) *Note to self: Let him write the stories that he wanted to tell me about Minecraft. I don't know that much about Minecraft, but maybe I could get him to write and then build something to share his story. Other ideas about how I could better meet his needs popped into my head as he talked.

We had a great day on our field trip! In fact, we've had a few great days one after another. It's the 2 x 10 rule: Spend 2 minutes for 10 days in a row to build a relationship and watch discipline issues disappear.

Sometimes "that" kid just needs someone to listen to him and let him know that he matters. Going 1:1 and making personal connections with students isn't hard or time-consuming. They won't care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Around the World And To The Moon and Back

Virtual Field Trip with Google Expeditions 

Yesterday I took my class on a virtual field trip around the world and to the moon and back- FREE!

Last summer, I just happened to see a tweet from @MsMagiera about her kids participating in the Google Expedition beta program. I was so excited about the possibility of taking my kids on a virtual field trip that I hurried to look up the information. Unfortunately, they had no plans to come to Utah. It was a huge disappointment, but not a surprise. I decided to request a visit anyway. It never hurts to ask. And then, about two weeks ago, I received an email telling me that they'd be in the area for a few weeks. I was soooo excited! I quickly scheduled a date and sent in the information. I didn't know how the Google cardboard viewers worked, but just went with my gut feeling that it was going to be awesome.

My colleagues deserve a huge shout out. We had to scramble at the last minute and switch a lot of schedules. No one complained. They trusted that I was bringing an amazing opportunity to our kids. They weren't disappointed! Many stepped way out of their comfort zones and risked using technology for a lesson. For some, it was the first time to take this step. I couldn't be prouder!

The first kids to try them out were a lot of my kids from last year. I knew that they would be good "guinea pigs" and would help with any trouble shooting. I can't even express how much it made me smile to hear so many oohs and ahhs. They were so excited and engaged in their learning! Each class that came was filled with the same excitement and energy. The teachers responded to their enthusiasm. It was a huge confidence builder for them!

Finally, at the end of the day, I was able to take my class. We traveled around the United States to look at landmarks, monuments, battlefields, land forms, the Grand Canyon, etc. All of it tied into the curriculum. One of their favorite places was the ocean where there were all kinds of sharks. Then, because we could, I took them to see the 7 Wonders of the World so that they could see what they'd study in 6th grade. Our final destination was the moon and beyond. Wow! This was a field trip that they'll never forget. Google Cardboard became an instant Christmas list item.

I had so much fun watching my kids interact with the virtual reality environment. It energized me to see them so excited and engaged. The whole time I couldn't help but think that this is what learning is all about- FUN! I won't step on my soap box, but the whole day validated my beliefs about what school should provide our kids.

Virtual LEGOs

The other day on Twitter, I saw a tweet about virtual LEGOs. Perfect! I'd been thinking about purchasing some from my own pocket in order to build up my classroom makerspace materials. (But I don't really have the budget to do this.) I'm the only one in my school implementing makerspace. I'm starting small. I have some Makey Makey kits, some Sphero balls, and some tubs of donated "junk" and art supplies. It works! I had my kids be guinea pigs and try out the LEGOs. They had a blast!

You can find out more here https://www.buildwithchrome.com/  It's FREE and easy for kids to use especially if your school is a GAFE school.

Junior Achievement City aka Biz Town!

To Learn About JA Biz Town go here. Here's a short summary of the program from the website.

JA Biz Town – 5th Grade Program

The JA City 5th grade program combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to this fully-interactive simulated town facility. The program helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. Through daily lessons, hands-on activities and active participation in running the City, students develop a strong understanding of the relationship between what they learn in school and their successful participation in a worldwide economy. During their day at JA City, students work as employees in various businesses (facilitated by volunteer educators and business professionals), they are paid for their labor and they manage personal checking accounts. Throughout the day, students also learn about time and money management skills as they work, bank and shop as consumers.  JA City helps prepare students for a lifetime of learning and academic achievement.

Reflections from the kids and the pictures will tell part of the story. This is the culminating activity from a month of preparation (not counting the many integrated skills). I'm choosing to publish the unedited version of the kids' writing. Yes, we have a lot of work to do! :) We had a blast today! This is what kids need to do- learn from hands-on, relevant, highly engaging activities. #kidsdeserveit

These kids earned the top requested job- engineers!

Lunch break was a busy time!

Getting ready to go on TV!

Workers from Questar Gas

Advertising

CEO of First Security Bank giving a speech

Big Business

Loan Officer

Parents make Biz Town Successful- Love Dad Power !

Mayor presenting Citizenship Awards

Lucky to have Superintendent Johnson (middle) stop by for a visit with business partners

Pay Day!

Closing Meeting