jgingold

  • jgingold wrote a new post 8 years, 5 months ago

    Four life-long skills:

    Self-direction:

    In the beginning of What’s the Story? when we were thinking of ideas we wanted to pursue for our videos, I knew I wanted to do something around education, and grading […]

  • jgingold wrote a new post 8 years, 11 months ago

    This weekend’s retreat allowed my partner and I to really dig into our topic and start making a plan for the future. On Saturday we made a list of people we want to reach out to for an interview and on Sunday we […]

  • jgingold wrote a new post 9 years ago

    Quick Look Back

    After looking at the learning scale for 1.1 Identify and Pursue Questions, I believe I am at the “got it” point and pretty close to the proficient part of the scale. I think I am at this point […]

  • I agree that it is important to focus on our emotions and our “why” during these projects because many of the topics we are researching involves some heavy stuff. I would like to know more about the RAINN […]

  • I notice that you included famous people like the Kardashians, Marc Jacobs, and several clothings lines and made me think that many famous people or people with a lot of followers have a large impact in society […]

  • I wonder if any other colleges in Vermont have a high rate of reported rape. I notice that you have some strong evidence to support your thoughts. I think both topics are very important and it is important to […]

  • I notice that this was a very empowering movement. I look foward to reading more about your thoughts and experiences.

  • jgingold commented on the post, #5 Changing the World 9 years ago

    I notice that you have some good quotes to support the reasoning behind having a purpose to do something. I wonder if other kids have experienced bullying outside of the “normal” age range. I notice that you have […]

  • jgingold commented on the post, #4 Mapping My Mind 9 years ago

    I notice that you include both conflict and perspective in your mind mind. I think these two can go hand in hand. I wonder who the people you list on your mind map are. I notice that you use lots of colors which […]

  • jgingold commented on the post, #4 Josie's Mind Map 9 years ago

    Hi Annie,

    I know we talked about this during our google groupchat, but I agree that talking to people about this education reform process such as the PhD student from UVM would be very beneficial to this […]

  • jgingold commented on the post, #4 Josie's Mind Map 9 years ago

    Hi Jeanie,

    I agree with your idea about putting students in the middle of my mind map. When I first started my map I had trouble thinking of what I should put in the middle because I think there are so many […]

  • jgingold wrote a new post 9 years ago

    Part l

    In the Ted Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Change” by Simon Sinek, the quote “People don’t buy what you do; people buy why they do it” came up several times throughout the video. I think one meaning b […]

  • jgingold wrote a new post 9 years, 1 month ago

  • I agree that bullying is a very prominent problem in our society. I wonder what schools can do to increase awareness of bullying. I notice that you have several good sources on how bullying is underestimated. I […]

  • Hi Jeanie,

    I agree, I think communication between educators and the community is key in order for this act to be effective. In my personal experience with Proficiency Based Learning I think that information has […]

  • Hi Annie,

    I also think it would be interesting to get the opinions of people other than parents or educators and think it would be an interesting change of perspective. As I dig deeper into this I hope to get a […]

  • jgingold wrote a new post 9 years, 1 month ago

    Act 77, which includes the flexible pathways program and proficiency based grading, was first developed after several reforms were made over the years trying to make a change in Vermont education. Groups that take […]

  • I agree that we can all make a change in the world, especially our generation. I think that What’s the Story is going to help us do that. I think it can be a good thing when we cannot answer our own questions […]

  • jgingold wrote a new post 9 years, 1 month ago

    I am fortunate to have several educators in my family who have experienced different types of grading systems. The conversations I had with them helped me better understand the purpose of these new grading laws […]

  • jgingold wrote a new post 9 years, 1 month ago

    I am here because I like to write and I hope to improve my writing skills. I am here because my guidance counselor though this would be a good opportunity for me. I am here because the What’s the Story’s website […]

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