tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post6453437515059980827..comments2024-03-27T21:47:21.816-07:00Comments on Flipping with Kirch: I'm a teacher on a journey... (personal reflections)Crystal Kirchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-11610977996807382962012-07-18T19:35:16.034-07:002012-07-18T19:35:16.034-07:00Your energy and consistency with flipping and blog...Your energy and consistency with flipping and blogging, self-evaluating and coaching other flippers is truly an inspiration. How far you have progressed and how many resources you've shared is incredible. Just as you can get stuck obsessing on the few students who didn't thrive in the flipped class, or who refused to buy into it, the same thing goes for the educator critics who judge from the outside. <br /><br />Keep focusing on the positive, and know that you're a leader in a teaching revolution. Qualified? Expert? Knowing all the answers? Hey, I didn't know you needed certification to be doing this! <br /><br />You have been and continue to be an important help to your follow teachers/educators/flippers. <br /><br />ThanksMathmanTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126272367048679661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-61411527470325103442012-07-16T18:51:39.385-07:002012-07-16T18:51:39.385-07:00I can't tell you how much I like you. I would...I can't tell you how much I like you. I would favourite you AND this post a million times, Cheesebucket.<br /><br />You've helped me push my own thinking and practice far beyond where I thought possible. You remind me that there is always more to learn and explore. You keep blogging, and that keeps me blogging...not to compete with you, but to keep collaborating with you.<br /><br />I feel lucky to count you in my PLN and also as a friend. Thanks for sharing this, Crystal.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460093495920909665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-80911737610376773362012-07-16T18:29:05.792-07:002012-07-16T18:29:05.792-07:00Crystal, I can't remember how I stumbled upon ...Crystal, I can't remember how I stumbled upon your blog in the first place, but I know for me it has been as if I have found a kindred spirit in math - a person whose thoughts on teaching math is much like me and who has put into action ideas I have had but didn't have concrete ways of putting into action. You teach 2 of 4 classes that I teach and your inspiration has been great for me. You share what is real and I appreciate that. Keep on keeping on! Enjoy your time with your hubby. Getting away is important to because I know that school starts again this fall all too soon.Carla Belyeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516022677038477814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-80442470116132765902012-07-16T10:53:24.002-07:002012-07-16T10:53:24.002-07:00I think you put into words everything I have been ...I think you put into words everything I have been struggling with the last few days. After going to ISTE, I realized that I have so much that I want to learn and do. It feels very overwhelming, especially as I am trying to figure out how I want to set up my flipped math class and what technology I want to do to make it happen. I feel like time is flying by faster than I can figure it all out. I am a index card girl too and my list keeps growing and growing. Thanks for your post. It was a breath of fresh air to hear you express what I was feeling. I haven't even gotten to launching my blog yet...still working on the design and what I want to post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592899316141569404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-83260734305013214462012-07-15T20:37:14.166-07:002012-07-15T20:37:14.166-07:00Thanks Pete,
I'm glad we are able to share id...Thanks Pete, <br />I'm glad we are able to share ideas and thanks for being in my PLN :) We need each other!Crystal Kirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-86034021147554394352012-07-15T20:36:25.903-07:002012-07-15T20:36:25.903-07:00Hi Heather,
Thanks for the comment, and I'm gl...Hi Heather,<br />Thanks for the comment, and I'm glad we can empathize with each other. I am feeling so much more positive just after having written this post and getting my mind wrapped what I was thinking.<br /><br />I've been trying to relax this summer:<br />Turned off the noise on my iPad so now I don't constantly hear when new emails or tweets come in - I only check when I want to<br />I'm unplugging for 4 days this week... going on an anniversary trip with the hubby... and definitely looking forward to being away!<br />Reading about a book (novel) every day or two, and loving it :)<br /><br />I hope you are doing the same - we both need it :)Crystal Kirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-52645803916293214242012-07-15T19:24:19.873-07:002012-07-15T19:24:19.873-07:00You hit a high note with this post....and it is a ...You hit a high note with this post....and it is a literary masterpiece.). I think u r exactly correct. I.get very annoyed with ppl who seem to spend more time in.selfpromotion than.just trying to make teaching a better profession. I appreciate ur ideas and willingness to share them, I just wish I had the time to.try them all:) thank you for being in my pln.Pete VanKempenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01852119521041691198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-34072122126241540852012-07-15T19:23:41.254-07:002012-07-15T19:23:41.254-07:00I will add my agreement as a reader and fellow blo...I will add my agreement as a reader and fellow blogger. I started to feel it was a big responsiblity to blog since so many people seem to be reading, commenting and emailing me. However, I think that this has gotten me away from what I am supposed to be doing, which is using the blog as a process for myself - to reflect and improve. That being said, I am trying to step back, gather thoughts and ideas, and focus on my classes. I hope this helps me put the focus back on my content area and brings my blog back from a "flipping blog" to a spanish blog.<br /><br />Keep positive! I think it is easy to get overloaded over the summer because we spend so much time putting things off until this time of year. Don't forget to take some time for yourself-maybe even unplugged! If we, as educators, don't recharge during the summer, where will we be in October?Sra Wittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00690564737411653312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-28134925185929688852012-07-15T18:43:08.109-07:002012-07-15T18:43:08.109-07:00Hi Matthew,
Thanks so much for taking the time to ...Hi Matthew,<br />Thanks so much for taking the time to comment - I look forward to your post when you get to it!<br /><br />Your comment: "Sometimes I am worried that I am giving poor advice, or not providing the information that people expect. " really stuck out to me. That is exactly how I feel sometimes. I must constantly remind myself that I can only give advice from my experience and what has worked for me, and nobody can tell me that my experience is "wrong". <br /><br />Also, great point in saying" dialogue is priceless and enriching for individuals on both sides of the table." I am glad to connect with people who want to engage in dialogue...and am teaching myself to stay away from those who don't really have that as their end goal.<br /><br />I'm glad you are on twitter and hope to continue to connect!Crystal Kirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-49523612933654409542012-07-15T18:37:12.150-07:002012-07-15T18:37:12.150-07:00I knew I had heard something like that somewhere :...I knew I had heard something like that somewhere :) Socrates is a wise man!Crystal Kirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-71805360324269437422012-07-15T18:36:47.561-07:002012-07-15T18:36:47.561-07:00Thanks Michelle! I appreciate the comment and the ...Thanks Michelle! I appreciate the comment and the encouragement :) Let's keep learning from each other!Crystal Kirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-74148312180284114332012-07-15T18:33:15.171-07:002012-07-15T18:33:15.171-07:00I really appreciate this post. Part of this I have...I really appreciate this post. Part of this I have been stewing over the last few days and trying to make sense out of it. I’ll leave some of my reflections for a post of my own and not hijack yours, but I want to respond directly to some of what you mentioned.<br /><br />Sometimes I am worried that I am giving poor advice, or not providing the information that people expect. Most of the time I am thinking to myself, "Uh . . . are you sure you want to be asking me?"<br /><br />But, I look past that because I know that something I say could be helpful and I think it’s more important to allow that dialogue to occur when it is requested, rather than shutting it down for fear of leading someone on the wrong path or for fear that the individual could distract me from my own personal journey.<br /><br />I might not be the most experienced, and I may not be an “expert,” (-sidenote, which I think is a dangerous declaration – saved for another day), but I know that the dialogue is priceless and enriching for individuals on both sides of the table.<br /><br />I also think that what you stated in reference to the “cocky” educator is a result of “ego.” Is education about us the educators, or is it about the students? I realize this might sound like a silly question, but sometimes I’m not convinced that the right answer is always an easy response for some. <br /><br />Exclusivity and "gate-keeper" behavior only deters from the mission we as educator’s should all be trying to accomplish:<br /><br />To educate our students to the best of our abilities and to ensure our future is in safe hands. <br /><br />This is getting preachy, so I’ll stop. I hope to have the same PLN at some point, so that I can experience that collaborative spark in my neck of the woods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-7728370908003813052012-07-15T18:09:18.669-07:002012-07-15T18:09:18.669-07:00that tweet is ancient wisdom:
The more you know, ...that tweet is ancient wisdom: <br />The more you know, the more you realize you know nothing.<br />(attributed to Socrates)<br /><br />you're in good company!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417327932697398674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-89378767047354473172012-07-15T17:19:14.690-07:002012-07-15T17:19:14.690-07:00Crystal,
I just want to thank you for your honesty...Crystal,<br />I just want to thank you for your honesty about your journey. You are one of the ones that inspire me. There are many people who consider themselves "experts" and they can be exhausting. Keep on your path and stay true to yourself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416295809109944151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-52361058124500821442012-07-15T16:10:45.361-07:002012-07-15T16:10:45.361-07:00Thanks Carolyn. You are one of those people who I...Thanks Carolyn. You are one of those people who I am so blessed to have in my PLN! Thanks for being so open and willing to share as well :)Crystal Kirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-27601786439886176832012-07-15T16:05:40.013-07:002012-07-15T16:05:40.013-07:00Love this, so honest and from the heart. I am gett...Love this, so honest and from the heart. I am getting better with accepting the limitations of my teacher voice (I don't have a PhD and/or have not written a book)but also feeling braver that we as teachers have something important to say. So now when I encounter those "bully" types I try to be a bit more vocal and give my perspective (like last Sunday :)). <br />I think it is important for all of us to be authentic and accept where each of us is at. Some times it feels like people are critical if you as a teacher are not more radical and I feel sensitive to that, as we all are trying our best. <br />You have done an amazing job of sharing your journey, you should be proud of yourself for your commitment to growing, changing and doing it out in the open :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com