Tag Archives: Teaching and Learning

Report on Self-Experiment #3

Posted on September 18, 2007 by randomyriad

I learned something today. Monday mornings experiments have a lot of obstacles and therefore are bound to have mixed results. It started off well. My first meaningful experience came as my alarm went off at 6 am. I remembered parts … Continue reading →

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Another First Day and A Lot of Wood In the Driveway

Posted on September 15, 2007 by randomyriad

I have to tell you about my day because it seems amazing to me how long it has been and how full of people, work and weirdness. It all started at around 5:00 am when my aching tooth woke me … Continue reading →

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A New Year and Some New Faces

Posted on September 14, 2007 by randomyriad

Half of my new class came today (the other half comes tomorrow) as we start our 8 1/2 month journey of discovery. It always amazes me how easy it is for me to slide into the role of teacher. Today … Continue reading →

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Unlearning 9/11

Posted on September 12, 2007 by randomyriad

Six years ago, I drove to work with the image of devastation, panic and death on my mind. I was trying to come to terms with something horrific that occurred 3000 miles away. As always in September, I was meeting … Continue reading →

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A Staff Meeting Poem

Posted on September 8, 2007 by randomyriad

As I was doodling, which I do to pay attention at staff meetings this poem appeared among the images of hands. We were talking about the impressions we leave on others. My heart is impressed, experienced, broken and healed strong … Continue reading →

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