tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post2833468417914300020..comments2023-06-06T10:55:52.960-04:00Comments on Teaching in the 21st Century: Celebrate: My OLW (Quest)Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-19532589505637665502016-10-09T09:38:00.310-04:002016-10-09T09:38:00.310-04:00Three cheers for the Keeper of the Questions!Three cheers for the Keeper of the Questions!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-36425220545484426182016-09-18T22:01:17.046-04:002016-09-18T22:01:17.046-04:00I too enjoy that phrase, "Gatekeeper of quest...I too enjoy that phrase, "Gatekeeper of questions." This is an excellent policy and a hard one to start. Kudos.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-87799278180812758742016-09-18T19:00:05.547-04:002016-09-18T19:00:05.547-04:00Thanks for your comment I always enjoy learning al...Thanks for your comment I always enjoy learning along side you. I have bitten my tongue a few times to be honest. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464670927621488042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-12256978851451937902016-09-18T18:58:56.216-04:002016-09-18T18:58:56.216-04:00It's a different year. 27 students and changi...It's a different year. 27 students and changing old practices is not easy; however I believe it's better for my students to find the answers.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464670927621488042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-88096149956294602102016-09-18T18:58:00.551-04:002016-09-18T18:58:00.551-04:00Totally agree sometimes it is much easier to give ...Totally agree sometimes it is much easier to give them the answer. I hope you have a great week.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464670927621488042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-72281342612298724052016-09-18T10:30:31.831-04:002016-09-18T10:30:31.831-04:00I love this...I am the gatekeeper of questions. I...I love this...I am the gatekeeper of questions. It's so hard to not jump in with the answers, isn't it. I find myself clapping my hands over my mouth when talking to teachers and students alike. :) Good for you Maria!Julie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497758310228642932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-70274172142729753082016-09-17T18:54:50.626-04:002016-09-17T18:54:50.626-04:00The gatekeeper of questions - I like that. I have ...The gatekeeper of questions - I like that. I have a feeling this is going to be a fantastic year for your students. And you too of course!Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-45684693616778241622016-09-17T18:40:02.310-04:002016-09-17T18:40:02.310-04:00It is so hard to be a gatekeeper. This reminds me ...It is so hard to be a gatekeeper. This reminds me of when my own kids would get frustrated when doing homework and say, would you just give me the answer! I have to admit, some nights it was just easier! Good luck with your quest!Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-48793124463931938432016-09-17T12:53:39.961-04:002016-09-17T12:53:39.961-04:00Thanks friend - let's hook up soon. Will text ...Thanks friend - let's hook up soon. Will text you :)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-54079311763675994852016-09-17T12:52:00.141-04:002016-09-17T12:52:00.141-04:00I love this idea. It goes so well with how I think...I love this idea. It goes so well with how I think, but I admit I fall into the trap of answering their questions far too often. You definitely gave me something to think about here. Andrea https://www.blogger.com/profile/12851457862977465669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-60630987663740739032016-09-17T12:08:19.957-04:002016-09-17T12:08:19.957-04:00Great question totally lifting from this comment. ...Great question totally lifting from this comment. Patience is the key to my quest (not always my strongest attribute). Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-27990862982535827632016-09-17T12:07:34.917-04:002016-09-17T12:07:34.917-04:00It's an on going rollercoaster to be honest. ...It's an on going rollercoaster to be honest. There's good days that are amazing and hard days when I just want to give the answer. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-2112323737210406922016-09-17T12:05:29.951-04:002016-09-17T12:05:29.951-04:00Celebrating NOT being the gatekeeper is awesome, M...Celebrating NOT being the gatekeeper is awesome, Maria. I often asked myself "What am I doing that the students can do?" It does work, but for those who want ready answers it takes patience, and it sounds like you have lots of it! Terrific to read!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-85065640248987608812016-09-17T10:18:29.403-04:002016-09-17T10:18:29.403-04:00Wow! That sounds like quite a quest. I admire how ...Wow! That sounds like quite a quest. I admire how you are thinking about your practice and how your choices impact your students. I can't wait to see how this quest goes throughout the year! Way to go!Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.com