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Jo Thies wrote a new post, It’s not what you read, but who reads it first. Part 1, on the site Strega Nona 2 weeks, 1 day ago
The day had started at dark o’clock. We walked half a mile, Â dragging our suitcases to a bus stop. What did people do before they put wheels on suitcases? People’s arms must have been longer and stronger. We were […] -
Jo Thies commented on the post, Looking Ahead to Math, on the site Proud Journey 2 months ago
Dan Meyer’s TED talk has been a great piece to reflect on for any subject matter. As a teacher it gives me a check list of items that students are subconsciously holding me accountable for.
Use […]
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Jo Thies commented on the post, I Feel a Change Comin’ On, on the site Cup of Joe 2 months ago
My son is part of a one to one roll out. His team of teachers is so on their “A” game. The changes that have come about in his education are mind blowing. I can’t keep up and all I can do is sit back and watch it […]
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Jo Thies wrote a new post, Course 1 Final Project – Why is Blue Dog Blue?, on the site Strega Nona 2 months ago
By final project is inspired by the work of George Rodrigue and his Blue Dog.
I asked my 6th grade students to come up with a riddle of sorts that relates to their won personsal experiences and […]
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Jo Thies wrote a new post, Hold On! I have an idea!, on the site Strega Nona 2 months ago
Thank you Dan Meyer for your TEDx on Math.These problems you talk about are not just in subject of Math. I see this in Art.
1. Lack of initiative: Some students are so afraid to make that first mark on the […]
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Jo Thies wrote a new post, I can’t give up the mess!, on the site Strega Nona 2 months ago
I teach Middle School Art. I struggle with how to integrate technology into my classroom with integrity. I flash to the Pixar movie Wall E. The story of how the Earth has become so toxic, that the population is […] -
Jo Thies commented on the post, The Perfect School, on the site dream out loud 2 months ago
Elvina,
Your list of available tools looks similar to those at our school in terms that we still have a mix of Mac and PC. We also are in our first year of one to one in two grades. Yet, other grades act as if […] -
Jo Thies commented on the post, Thoughts of a teacher, student and mom…, on the site Hop2it 2 months ago
Cindy,
How about three in a row. Us mothers have to stick together. Just as I finished that last sentence my son walked in and started sharing some random thoughts on Greek Mythology. I love the idea of being […] -
Jo Thies commented on the post, Using the stuff!, on the site Real Connections 2 months ago
I love it that your school is supportive of technology at such a young age. It can become one more toy on the shelf. Not the one we take out on special occasions and then everyone fights over it. It can help to […]
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Jo Thies wrote a new post, The Magic of the Pasta Pot, on the site Strega Nona 2 months ago
I was given the name Strega Nona by my husband and two children . Stega Nona is a storybook character imagined by Tomie dePaola. She is an elderly woman who is the “go to” gal when people are having trouble. My […] -
Jo Thies wrote a new post, Tech Savvy Nanie, on the site Strega Nona 2 months ago
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Jo Thies wrote a new post, I was forced to drink beer, on the site Strega Nona 2 months ago
It is my opinion if you have more than two of something, it is a collections or a theme. I am afraid that I am on the verge of an old lady theme and must radically divert.Recently I had the good fortune to […]
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Jo Thies commented on the post, Tech Savvy Nanie, on the site Strega Nona 2 months, 1 week ago
We should give our mom’s each others skype addresses so they can be tech support for each other. While I was writing this blog, I had to ask my kids the proper names for things. My mom calls the curser, “that little bug”.
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