C4T Summary

"Wisdom Begins with Wonder"
The teacher I was assigned to was Mr. Rice, teacher at an Indian Reservation in Washington. His blog is about improving education in the classroom in every way possible. He has posts regarding standardized tests, technology in the classroom, and different teaching methods. For my posts I commented on the most recent posts. The first from June 4, 2014 and the second from February 21, 2014. In my posts I made sure I introduced myself and my reasons from commenting. I enjoyed his posts because he seems to be very passionate about ensuring his students are learning in his classroom. He seems to really care about being his best to help them become their best.
June 4, 2014
"My name is Tiffany Wake, and I am an elementary education major at the University of South Alabama. One of my classes requires me to comment on assigned blogs each week, and for this week I was assigned yours. I think your methods for teaching are exactly what education needs! Hands on, fun activities that keep the students engaged is exactly what we are being told to do in our classrooms for the future. In high school we had to take the same test you are speaking of, and as test time got closer we got stuck using the book reviews and worksheets much more than desired. I felt as though it took from my learning experience and I was doing more memorizing rather than learning. I wish you the best of luck in your with these exams, and your classes. Keep pushing for the, “Real-world learning” you aren’t alone in your efforts!
Tiffany Wake"
February 21, 2014
"Mr. Rice, To better ensure I got the entire message of the song, I looked up the lyrics. Just as fellow students have posted I believe the lyrics are not appropriate for younger ages, but the message is fit for all. I am also, an eternal optimist, always hoping for and going for the best. I believe attitudes can be contagious, and you never know if you are the one person to send a positive message someone’s way. Teachers sometimes must be a confidant, listening ear, mentor, and educator all at once. They hope to instill good morals and positivism in their students so they can have/make a better future. Tests and grades shouldn’t be the only way a students education is measured. Children should be learning for the sake of bettering the future, not for the sake of a 4.0 and scholarship.
Tiffany Wake"
One post that stuck out most to me from his blog was this video. It has a very strong message to send about education. As he states in his post, this video does contain some profanity and is not for all readers.
Blue Scholars "Commencement Day"