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Glen Westbroek commented on Glen Westbroek's blog post 'Pinball as a metaphor for Training and teaching.'
I'm glad you liked my metaphor. I had to stop playing the pinball game when the thought hit me. I was VERY excited about how they related. Good luck planning this summer's PD.
April 29
Sharon Betts commented on Glen Westbroek's blog post 'Pinball as a metaphor for Training and teaching.'
An interesting metaphor. "In both teaching and professional development, it is very important to consider all of the ways to connect with our audience. In addition, there are areas that will “score points” with all participants that will help them...
April 29
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During spring break I visited the Pinball Hall of Fame Museum in Las Vegas. I enjoyed walking around the museum and looking at all the old games. I then took time to play these “old games.” While playing, I began by just dropping in the quarter an...
April 24
Glen Westbroek commented on Glen Westbroek's blog post 'Musings on CITES Conference '09'
I agree with your evaluation of the topic of focus for most school leadership teams. As a member of our curriculum leadership team, I look forward to further discussions on the topic when we return from spring break next week. (First meeting is Mo...
April 19
Sharon Betts commented on Glen Westbroek's blog post 'Musings on CITES Conference '09'
Interesting - I find that often a school's leadership teams will "talk about changing paradigms" and "teaching for the future" until it comes time for the teacher PD time and dedication. At that point, many other topics become more important. But,...
April 19
Glen Westbroek commented on Glen Westbroek's blog post 'Musings on CITES Conference '09'
I sat next to two Kindergarten teachers who said they do Peer Coaching at their school. They LOVE it. I'm not sure how if this could be implemented this at my middle school. It requires teachers spend time observing one another and providing feedb...
April 19
Sharon Betts commented on Glen Westbroek's blog post 'Musings on CITES Conference '09'
What a great post and reflection on the conference. I am very impressed with the caliber of presenters. I would also like to know more about the Peer Coaching program. Is this something that you would recommend?
April 19
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Thoughts on the CITES Instructional Leadership in the 21st Century Conference I attended this week. The Keynote Speaker was Erik Weihenmayer (who is the only blind person to summit the highest peak on all seven continents.) One of the most importa...
April 3

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Pinball as a metaphor for Training and teaching.

During spring break I visited the Pinball Hall of Fame Museum in Las Vegas. I enjoyed walking around the museum and looking at all the old games. I then took time to play these “old games.” While playing, I began by just dropping in the quarter and playing by reflex. I then took time to review the notices and hints on each machine about how to earn points. As I took this time, I watched my scores go higher – often resulting in my earning an “extra ball… Continue

Posted on April 24, 2009 at 8:12pm — 2 Comments

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Musings on CITES Conference '09

Thoughts on the CITES Instructional Leadership in the 21st Century Conference I attended this week. The Keynote Speaker was Erik Weihenmayer (who is the only blind person to summit the highest peak on all seven continents.) One of the most important concepts he said, which stayed with me, was “The greatest things in th… Continue

Posted on April 3, 2009 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments

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At 2:16pm on January 10, 2009, Sharon Betts said…
Thanks for the input, Glen. It sounds like you have a lot of experience and many challenges. Stay tuned for a discussion of ePortfolios (my newest endeavor with my district).
At 8:06am on September 12, 2007, Sharon Betts said…
Glen,
Welcome - how are things in Utah? You mention you are involved in PD - can you elaborate?
 
 

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