Comments on: Fifteen minutes

By: Ann Marie

Ann Marie — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:45:26 +0000

I love the idea of listening to podcasts and staying connected on the way to and from work. I think I might try this as it is time I do not currently use for more than an occassional phone call and scanning the radio.

I do not want to be too connected and sometimes I feel like I am always “online.” One way I have combatted this is to not get a data plan with my phone since this would be a horrible addiction for me and I need some disconnect from being “wired” all the time.

I will try this podcasting though and see where it takes me!

By: mom2dymaco

mom2dymaco — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:12:26 +0000

I love this idea not only for my students but for my own children as well. I’ve followed a group called “Flylady” (www.flylady.net) for years that focuses on home organization and they live by the “You can do anything for 15 minutes” motto. The concept has worked well for some of my students that have trouble focusing, but I think this will also work well for those that get too involved in activities at school.

By: Lenore

Lenore — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:11:49 +0000

I think as educators we are so used to giving and designing for others that we forget about ourselves. We need to allow ourselves time to learn just as we do our students. I think I will edit my daily lesson plan format to include a block for me. Just as I model reading for pleasure with my students, so should I model learning for pleasure!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:11:25 +0000

What a great idea. I love the acronym of USSL. Teaching is a hard profession because we really have no downtime because we are “onstage” at all time. I feel like I don’t have the 15 minutes in my day, but I really do if I managed my time and used it wiser. Thanks for making me think!

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:40 +0000

I love the idea of students being given the time to learn on their own….isn’t that our goal? To develop lifelong learners, letting them practice and build their stamina to really choose something to learn about on their own, what a great idea!

By: Christian Long

Christian Long — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:51:26 +0000

A valuable reminder to those of us who have been ‘down the digital/e-learning rabbit hole’ for quite some time now. That 15-min can easily shift to the other end of the spectrum: a constantly ‘on’, 24/7, distraction, too…so ‘managing’ one’s digital radar so that it expands our thinking/network + keeping us within a realistic clock so that we don’t ignore what is equally important in our own lives (at home, at work, wherever) is where we walk a ‘healthy’ path. Thanks for your post and inspiration!

By: Tony Baldasaro

Tony Baldasaro — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:51 +0000

Wonderful post. As I struggle to grow my PLN, it was nice to be reminded that 15 minutes of sustained silent learning can make a difference.

Tony

By: Francesco Portelos

Francesco Portelos — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:58:20 +0000

My commute to my school is only 5 minutes. But then again 5 minutes on the way back. I need to just find another 5 throughout the day and I’ll be set. I just got on Google Reader, but have to set up Twitter.

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By: Cheryl Oakes

Cheryl Oakes — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:09:07 +0000

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Thanks for the conversation.
Cheryl Oakes