Multi-faceted Refractions

Thoughts and Reflections from Vinnie Vrotny

Multi-faceted Refractions

Entries from May 8th, 2007

Watching the seeds bloom

May 8th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Staff Development, teaching and learning

It has been only three days since I attended a workshop with five of my teachers which was moderated by Will Richardson. Even though it is May and teachers are having to deal with not only their students during these last four weeks, but the weather in Chicago has been unbelievably nice, several of the [...]

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Why attend a Workshop That You May Have Already Seen

May 5th, 2007 · 2 Comments · teaching and learning

Yesterday, while sitting on Saturday morning at a workshop being presented by Will Richardson, one of the five other teachers from my school who are also in attendance asked the question, “Why are you here today when you already know the information being shared.” While I could have decided to blow off the day and [...]

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Filming – Day Two

May 1st, 2007 · No Comments · teaching and learning

Today, I got to spend a brilliant day in Chicago (sunny with temperatures in the mid 70′s) working with the students filming in Chinatown. I was assisting a veteran teacher who has come back to cover the maternity leave of the teacher who started the project four years ago. The students did a great job [...]

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