I survived the first day of the second week, here at the MSVU Summer Institute. We kicked off a rather LONG (no...a very long) morning with critical analyses of various advertisements. We were coached on what to look for, and how to analyze the sometimes "sexy" ads. Peggy Alvers, the visiting professor from the University of Georgia in Atlanta (or is it Georgia University??...Brandon??), then instructed us to create "Counter Ads". I enjoyed thinking of alternative ways to challenge the message conveyed by the big corporations. I love disrupting things...I'm such a rebel...not really.
In the afternoon, we examined the environments our schools were in. Bonnie and Tracy's schools resided in these tranquil, country settings. The juxtaposition between their school and my school, pointed directly to the social issue of POVERTY. My school is plagued by poverty, but I noticed that we have strength in our multicultural/linguistic student population. It was interesting. We ended the day, having to create small books showing someone who is usually invisible in our neighbourhoods, in a positive light. I chose to highlight my wonderful neighbours, Harry and Gene. They takes care of us and our home when we are not there...even when we are there! They are wonderful people.
Overall, the activities of the day were okay. I could visualize their place in my classroom. The activities were directed and controlled. Unfortunately, we were not given time to "muck about" or explore. Tomorrow is a new day... perhaps, to learn something new!
Daytripping...no, not at Burk's Falls
But, why are we not moving????
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I am SO with you, Heidster! After such an outstanding first week, I had really high expectations and hoped to continue with the high I was on. Much of what we did today (although great classroom ideas) could have been distributed in the form of lesson plans and we could have ad some discussion and exploration time of what it all means and how it comes together for each of us. I am hoping for an improvement in the days to come.
PS- Kudos to you for blogging- I love to read and respond, but still don't think I have enough to say to start the conversation.
UGGHHHHH!!!! I hate this - second post (first one was erased) - again NOT TECHIE here. I, too, am disappointed to have vicariously experienced such a boring class. No bells and whistles going off here. Glad I had better things to do here in the U.S. like wash floors and clean kitty litter boxes. Seems to be more of a sermon than a though-provoking, mountain moving class which you paid a fortune for.
Reminds me of our baseball game - um, I think we spent most of the time during the first seven innings discussing the strategies for Suduko much to the dismay of the fans sitting around us...I appreciate the use of Harry, though - definitely colourful characters... :-)
In any case, my first post was so incredibly witty, it left me scratching my head smiling at my brilliance...this one, well, I'm just tooooo mad to recreate it.
I hope tomorrow is better. Email me your number and I'll call you.
Love you tons and miss you,
Hol
Again, this is not really Heidster, but her husband, using Heidster's home computer.
Yep, you sounded a little frustrated on the phone; hopefully you'll have more chances to "muck about" tomorrow. Maybe today was set to address that partcular learning style, for those who wanted the occasional lecture/guided ideas.
University of Georgia (Bulldogs, an SEC team) is in Athens, home of the wicked Huevos Rancheros breakfast, R.E.M, and the B-52s (as well as the 40-Watt club where many-a-band cut their teeth). I'm still sad about UGA VI.
Georgia Tech University (Yellow Jackets, an ACC team) is in Atlanta, home of Sam/Walter, the Coke Museum, the '96 Summer Olympics, Six Flags, a Hooters missing some doors in the washroom, and our friend, Joyce. Also, Buckhead.
Impress your Georgia/Georgia Tech instructor with your wealth of knowledge about the cities of the state that James Oglethorpe founded, and Jimmy Carter calls home. Don't forget to stop at the Dalton Carpet Outlets, Stone Mountain, and Savannah, which was the terminus of Sherman's March to the Sea (Civil War). Tara, Rhett, and Scarlett in the house.
Brando
Thanks for the comments, guys! You rock. Stay tuned for tommorrow's update from the Institute of Knowledge and Wisdom. Brandon, how the hell do you know so much...stuff?? I love the Scarlett and Rhett are in da house!
Ditto what T. said. However we need to keep an open mind. The podcasting part coming up may prove to be interesting and we can then get creative with our techie skills!!
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