tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post3499473692763438343..comments2014-10-13T16:51:56.164-05:00Comments on 21 Things for 21st Century Educators: 2013-2014: Week 1: Welcome to 21 Things for 21st Century Educators!Mrs. Matzathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18097539338033221496noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-2263278755397786502013-11-09T11:56:57.687-06:002013-11-09T11:56:57.687-06:00I'm Mary Ivey and somehow I am later than Robb...I'm Mary Ivey and somehow I am later than Robbie Pitman! This is my 8th year teaching, 5th year in Branson, and 2nd year at the High School. I teach 11th grade Government and AP Psychology to Seniors. I am passionate about teaching kids to think for themselves, and love challenging them to think outside of the box. I am passionate about teaching others about the process of adoption and am an advocate for adoption culture. My husband Curt (who teaches just a few doors down from me) and I adopted our son in August of 2012. Roman is now 16 months old and is all boy. There isn't a day that goes by where I am not amazed by how precious and hilarious he is. I am always interested in learning how to work smarter not harder, and I'm sure these 21 things will help me to do that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-27160646472524726982013-10-31T12:34:43.157-05:002013-10-31T12:34:43.157-05:00Hello everyone!
I just jumped into this course a ...Hello everyone! <br />I just jumped into this course a little late and I am excited to see what all it will include! I teach at the high school and have taught 9th grade American history for now my 7th year at Branson. I also coach Junior high football and I am the head wrestling coach. I just got married over the summer and so far everything has been great! My wife Kamber works at Dixie Stampede and she also owns her own boutique in downtown Branson called Cowgirl Clad Company. I am also on the MU bandwagon as well as a Chiefs! I look forward to see what all this class will bring and working with you guys!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752271010983310813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-59643365887621513642013-09-26T07:48:11.394-05:002013-09-26T07:48:11.394-05:00Glad to have you with us!Glad to have you with us!Mrs. Matzathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097539338033221496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-6460639563504625792013-09-25T17:56:42.110-05:002013-09-25T17:56:42.110-05:00I see you are already breaking the rules....you le...I see you are already breaking the rules....you learned well ;)DeAnna Sheetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190538423674479791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-21096026494178420242013-09-25T17:54:44.675-05:002013-09-25T17:54:44.675-05:00I just made the connection that you must have my d...I just made the connection that you must have my daughter for counseling. She is in Mrs. Scroggins class. She came home one day talking about Mr. Cody? Is that you? It is great to meet you. DeAnna Sheetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190538423674479791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-49052897795409007642013-09-25T17:54:20.822-05:002013-09-25T17:54:20.822-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.DeAnna Sheetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190538423674479791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-19309748931541705852013-09-25T12:39:38.084-05:002013-09-25T12:39:38.084-05:00My name is DeAnna Sheets. I am the literacy coach...My name is DeAnna Sheets. I am the literacy coach at Cedar Ridge Intermediate. I have the opportunity to work with all teachers in my building (4th-6th grade) and their students. I am excited about getting to know each of you and learning some new tools or new ways to use tools I have already heard about. <br />When I am not at school, I love spending time with my family and friends. DeAnna Sheetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190538423674479791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-63252802974085278692013-09-18T14:10:55.524-05:002013-09-18T14:10:55.524-05:00Okay so I didn't follow directions very well. ...Okay so I didn't follow directions very well. I did not do the Google account part. Gees... Melody Almshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308337838506068842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-45050207433521921632013-09-18T14:06:02.132-05:002013-09-18T14:06:02.132-05:00I am Melody Alms. I teach 6th grade and Buchanan ...I am Melody Alms. I teach 6th grade and Buchanan Intermediate and I also have 3 boys, a freshman, a 2nd grader, and a preschooler. I love sports...I love to watch Pirate football, YMCA flag football, Biddy Soccer and trap shooting. My Freshman won the ATA National Trap Shoot in August. <br /><br />I am very excited to learn more tech tools in this course. I was in TEC last year and hope to take E-mints SOON! Melody Almshttp://www.branson.k12.mo.us/schools/buchanan_intermediate/staff_directory/6th_grade/mrs___alms/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-60807071835669466242013-09-17T14:00:09.110-05:002013-09-17T14:00:09.110-05:00As a season ticket holder to the MU games....and d...As a season ticket holder to the MU games....and def not a Boomer Sooner fan...our professional relationship at the Primary could be in jeopardy...just sayin! :)Counselor Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730490132288878430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-74025791803080711742013-09-17T09:52:07.450-05:002013-09-17T09:52:07.450-05:00That makes sense! Thanks Cindy.That makes sense! Thanks Cindy.MsBronnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393814140600861114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-15761429881254411172013-09-11T07:39:36.234-05:002013-09-11T07:39:36.234-05:00Glad to have you with us, Amy! Hope you enjoy the ...Glad to have you with us, Amy! Hope you enjoy the course.Mrs. Matzathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097539338033221496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-4730284626806585072013-09-10T18:30:15.631-05:002013-09-10T18:30:15.631-05:00I am Amy. I teach early childhood special educatio...I am Amy. I teach early childhood special education at the primary school. This my 14th year teaching. I am a die hard sooners fan with season tickets. Not an mu fan...lol. So we go to lots of ou football games. I am just hoping to get better with all things technology by participating in this course. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439977855895215917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-57661971190253518292013-09-09T19:59:13.672-05:002013-09-09T19:59:13.672-05:00MIZ! My son just started his first year at MU this...MIZ! My son just started his first year at MU this year. :) It's nice to meet you, Cody. I hope you enjoy the course.<br /><br />CindyMrs. Matzathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097539338033221496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-65597596676153582912013-09-09T19:58:19.648-05:002013-09-09T19:58:19.648-05:00Can't wait to go riding with you! :)Can't wait to go riding with you! :)Mrs. Matzathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097539338033221496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-33534871110689052902013-09-09T19:57:59.801-05:002013-09-09T19:57:59.801-05:00Check out my reply to Curt. ;)Check out my reply to Curt. ;)Mrs. Matzathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097539338033221496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-36516413256549720552013-09-09T19:57:43.598-05:002013-09-09T19:57:43.598-05:00Hey Curt,
I post the assignments each Monday. I d...Hey Curt,<br /><br />I post the assignments each Monday. I do this so that people don't feel overwhelmed with tasks. Plus, it gives me plenty of time to create any video tutorials needed for the course. :) If you end up with a busy week, don't feel bad if you have to delay getting one of the tasks done. I'm very flexible with this course. <br /><br />CindyMrs. Matzathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097539338033221496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-3466917311392560922013-09-09T19:44:25.560-05:002013-09-09T19:44:25.560-05:00I am Barbara Head and I am the District Literacy C...I am Barbara Head and I am the District Literacy Coach and the Reading Recovery Teacher Leader. This is my 5th year in Branson. <br />I am hoping to gain the skills needed to implement technology and the literacy model.<br />I am not a big football fan but I do like the Arkansas Razorbacks. My passion is traveling especially on the motorcycle.<br />BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-85544514675423393472013-09-09T15:55:51.726-05:002013-09-09T15:55:51.726-05:00My name is Paula Bronn and I teach gifted students...My name is Paula Bronn and I teach gifted students 2-6 grade. I been teaching a little over 20 years. I love my family, my job, technology, shoes, and Husker football. Sorry, I'm not an MU fan! LOL<br />I was going to ask the same thing Curt did, can we work ahead? Some weeks are busier than others for me.MsBronnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393814140600861114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-46611462279583612202013-09-09T09:07:34.932-05:002013-09-09T09:07:34.932-05:00Hey everyone-
My name is Curt Ivey and I teach Wo...Hey everyone-<br /><br />My name is Curt Ivey and I teach World History at the High School. This is my 10th year teaching and 5th in Branson. I have to agree with Cody in that I am a MU fan as well. I am currently working on my Specialist in Curriculum, and it is all online. So this is a nice addition to that. I want to learn as much as I can about utilizing online education. I have a 14 month old son, who my wife (also a Branson Teacher) and I adopted last year. He is a blast.<br /><br />As for the course preview, I have one quick question. Is there a way to work ahead and see assignments early? One of my favorite things about online education is the ability to complete assignments at my own pace. I usually will do multiple assignments at a time because my schedule is so sporadic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8573505807769635500.post-20323001134105219622013-09-09T08:51:51.162-05:002013-09-09T08:51:51.162-05:00My name is Cody Swearengin (Counselor Cody) and th...My name is Cody Swearengin (Counselor Cody) and this is my first year in the Branson district. I am a counselor at Cedar Ridge Primary and Elementary (K and 1st graders). A little bit about me...I am a big Missouri Tigers sports fan and I also love anything that has to do with superheroes. I am hoping that this course will help me brush up on some of the things I have already implemented in my counseling classes, as well as introduce me to some new ideas or things to begin using.Counselor Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730490132288878430noreply@blogger.com