My name is Michael Oakwood. I am a student at the University of South Alabama and I am in Dr. Strange’s EDM310 class. I have been assigned to comment on your blog for the next two weeks. Also, part of my assignment it to find out as much about you and your class that I possibly can. Any information that you care to share about yourself or your class will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Michael Oakwood
I sat next too you at GSTA when you gave your presentation. I am so fortunate that I was there. Your blog and the blogs you recommended are exactly the types of dialogues I’ve been pining for. I read about pseudoteaching yesterday and a well of anxiety rose in my being. I am often guilty of what-it-looks-like good teaching; however, I discover my students are not interacting/ not learning/ lost. It is hard to continually create environments/contexts where students are challenged to learn.
I am glad there is forum for physics teachers to discuss things other than “Here’s a good lesson for_________.” or “Here’s another good demonstration for________.” I’ve enjoyed reading about metacognition, pseudoteaching, modeling, constructivism, motivation, etc.
Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
Bradley Shadrix
Physics Teacher at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce, Ga.
Bradley,
I’m glad you found my talk helpful, and it was great to meet you. I’ve found no professional development workshop/program to be as helpful as the ongoing learning I do through twitter, blogging and the global physics department. It’s available exactly when I need it, requires no travel, is super-tailored to my interests, and is free. One other resource you might be interested in—we have a bi-monthly meeting of metro Atlanta Physics Teachers, and a mailing list. Our next gathering will be in March, and in Henry county—not to convenient for you, unfortunately.
My name is Michael Oakwood. I am a student at the University of South Alabama and I am in Dr. Strange’s EDM310 class. I have been assigned to comment on your blog for the next two weeks. Also, part of my assignment it to find out as much about you and your class that I possibly can. Any information that you care to share about yourself or your class will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Michael Oakwood
John, Do you ever talk with your students about Polywell fusion? If so, what do you say to them?
John-
I sat next too you at GSTA when you gave your presentation. I am so fortunate that I was there. Your blog and the blogs you recommended are exactly the types of dialogues I’ve been pining for. I read about pseudoteaching yesterday and a well of anxiety rose in my being. I am often guilty of what-it-looks-like good teaching; however, I discover my students are not interacting/ not learning/ lost. It is hard to continually create environments/contexts where students are challenged to learn.
I am glad there is forum for physics teachers to discuss things other than “Here’s a good lesson for_________.” or “Here’s another good demonstration for________.” I’ve enjoyed reading about metacognition, pseudoteaching, modeling, constructivism, motivation, etc.
Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
Bradley Shadrix
Physics Teacher at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in Commerce, Ga.
Bradley,
I’m glad you found my talk helpful, and it was great to meet you. I’ve found no professional development workshop/program to be as helpful as the ongoing learning I do through twitter, blogging and the global physics department. It’s available exactly when I need it, requires no travel, is super-tailored to my interests, and is free. One other resource you might be interested in—we have a bi-monthly meeting of metro Atlanta Physics Teachers, and a mailing list. Our next gathering will be in March, and in Henry county—not to convenient for you, unfortunately.
Hi John,
As a physics teacher, I thought you would appreciate this interactive resource:
http://www.numbersleuth.org/universe/