tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post8025982463923478813..comments2023-06-06T10:55:52.960-04:00Comments on Teaching in the 21st Century: Slice of Life: I Wanted then I RealizedMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-38551727217350844592016-06-21T20:40:11.550-04:002016-06-21T20:40:11.550-04:00So true that we get more engagement and motivation...So true that we get more engagement and motivation when we allow students to have some control. It's not always easy to let go and give students the opportunity to be decision-makers, but it's definitely worth the effort. I love Boston, although being from Massachusetts I may be biased. You should come back for the ILA conference which is in Boston this year.Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-30253170203966412172016-06-21T16:08:30.910-04:002016-06-21T16:08:30.910-04:00You're correct I focused on that "letting...You're correct I focused on that "letting go" the last trimester. Move the east coast tour to the top of your list. It's well worth the miles (2,400) which was how long our trip was. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-85885072199287360152016-06-21T13:16:12.797-04:002016-06-21T13:16:12.797-04:00Such wise thoughts in making the students decision...Such wise thoughts in making the students decision makers, but sometimes so hard to do. Taking an east coast tour is on my bucket list too! According to your map, your trip looks fabulous! Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-91521317348995858512016-06-21T10:20:42.795-04:002016-06-21T10:20:42.795-04:00I know that about students I just need to incorpor...I know that about students I just need to incorporate it more into everyday. I would suggest you visit Boston just for the statue. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597522349823417206.post-78088599004807268042016-06-21T10:14:42.310-04:002016-06-21T10:14:42.310-04:00Thanks for the slice. Yes, I agree... students inv...Thanks for the slice. Yes, I agree... students invest when they are making the decisions! (Have never actually been to Boston, btw... only in Make Way for Ducklings!)Marilyn Yunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02914730223531443266noreply@blogger.com