Comments for Brian's TRT Blog

Comment on Quotes to Encourage You, a Teacher by Ms. D

Ms. D — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:16:04 +0000

Teacher morale in Florida is dismal. Teachers are trying to stay motivated, but the new assessment and all the other pressures are too much for the underpaid and over-assessed (held to a higher standard than most other professionals) who give hours and hours AND monies of their own to have a successful classroom(s). Thank you for the inspiration!

Comment on About Brian by Brian

Brian — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:25:08 +0000

Posted!

Comment on About Brian by Amy

Amy — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:20:17 +0000

I am looking for the Wolfram Alpha workshop notes and Prezi. Have you posted it yet? I could not find it.

Comment on What Is Going On at CES and JTY? by Catherine Barth

Catherine Barth — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:13:24 +0000

Nice update Brian
I was excited to learn about all that was happening at JTES!

Comment on Where’s Brian? by Sarah McKee

Sarah McKee — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:38:53 +0000

Thanks dad! I can’t believe I’ve been over here for over a month!! It seems like just yesterday we were at the airport.
Now, to make use of all of your resources, and see if there is anything I can use for Kindergarten.

Comment on About Brian by Brian

Brian — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:43:04 +0000

I sent a reply email, hoping this one will get through. I am free tomorrow (Friday 8/5)

Comment on About Brian by Anne Wainscott-Sargent

Anne Wainscott-Sargent — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:21:34 +0000

Hi Brian,
Let’s talk soon about the differientiated instruction article idea my husband and I want to pursue- sorry you are having trouble reaching me. I am available to chat this afternoon between 2-3 pm.

Comment on Extreme Makeover: Lesson Plan Edition by Mr. West

Mr. West — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:53:57 +0000

Brian did an outstanding job (as usual I might add). Brian was well organized, passed out very useful handouts and related well with the group with examples from both his classroom teaching days and experiences as a TRT. The presentation was excellent and introduced the group to Prezi’z online presentation creator, which I plan to use to learn to enhance my library lessons (especially uploading Power Point Presentations to liven them up). The list of resources he introduced to the class was impressive and gave me so wonderful ideas on teaching biographies using Tagxedo, spelling/vocabulary words using Wordle (forgotten all about that little gem) and using the voice recorders in movie maker. I left witha smile knowing that I have all summer long to play with those wonderful toys. Great job MR. McKEE

Comment on Extreme Makeover: Lesson Plan Edition by Gladys Barmer

Gladys Barmer — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:34:58 +0000

Brian demonstrate many valuable techniques for lesson plans and ideas. Some of the ideas that I will use this fall will be the using the different websites for centers. Students will create a variety of projects using the websites and technology equipment to provide excitable lesson.
Today, I enjoyed making the magazine and movie. I will use Wordle for vocabulary and many more.

Comment on Extreme Makeover: Lesson Plan Edition by zona carey

zona carey — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:34:43 +0000

As a reading specialist, I will share the websites with new teachers as a way of inspiring them to sign up for Tech Tuesdays. I will use the presi.com for presentations for training reading teachers in my building, test taking strategies, and testing training. The website for Blooms Taxonomy will be useful. I’ll encourage students use of Wordle to introduce themselves and tell about their interest. Let’s cut the paper and pencil out. Dr. Okoye has introduced alot of the technology to Victory Staff, but we can’t see and practice with it enough. I’ll take baby steps, but I assure you, I will rise up to the new age. No more absolete. In time all of the information gained today will be used. Now I’m sorry that I missed Tuesday and Wednesday’s presentation. T