What's the Story? – The Young Filmmakers' Social Action Team | jgingold | Activity https://whatsthestoryvt.com/members/jgingold/activity/ Activity feed for jgingold. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:27:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 543b70a90cf3ae6ed2d1bb622ccd3e66 jgingold wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=5486 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:04:02 -0400 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 […]

]]> 7ffa6740998121d99143e1f55ffd6459 jgingold wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=5030 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:39:40 -0500 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 […]

]]> cc918e58ab1580f5b53482aeac7f02fd jgingold wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4980 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 22:12:53 -0500 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 […]

]]> df03b453a98e9c2d1f82371583a6e446 jgingold commented on the post, "Those who lead, inspire us." - Prompt #5 http://whatsthestoryvt.com/those-who-lead-inspire-us-prompt-5/#comment-8398 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:44:35 -0400 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 […]

]]> eacd3c1b9f417b4feb6e4d6b4001dbc1 jgingold commented on the post, Appreciation NOT Appropriation - Blog Post #4 http://whatsthestoryvt.com/appreciation-not-appropriation-blog-post-4/#comment-8396 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:39:48 -0400 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 […]

]]> f1c54b87985ef723b34318bab7254654 jgingold commented on the post, Male Supremacy or White Supremacy ? - Blog Post #3 http://whatsthestoryvt.com/male-supremacy-or-white-supremacy-blog-post-3/#comment-8395 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:30:29 -0400 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 […]

]]> 0dc892fd4239c41df54825776fac0ca3 jgingold commented on the post, March for Black Women - Blog Post #2 http://whatsthestoryvt.com/march-for-black-women-blog-post-2/#comment-8394 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:26:52 -0400 I notice that this was a very empowering movement. I look foward to reading more about your thoughts and experiences.

]]> 3305b37b362598d3561ebca61c4b6f44 jgingold commented on the post, #5 Changing the World http://whatsthestoryvt.com/5-changing-the-world/#comment-8254 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:12:42 -0400 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 […]

]]> d895e4474271340df12f19abc36c7e8f jgingold commented on the post, #4 Mapping My Mind http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-mapping-my-mind/#comment-8252 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:57:36 -0400 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 […]

]]> 997cff4ea8916c3317c06f9fb88a7efc jgingold commented on the post, #4 Josie's Mind Map http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-josies-mind-map/#comment-8251 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:50:14 -0400 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 […]

]]> d180f1d824e4393b5ddd61a77c4c7033 jgingold commented on the post, #4 Josie's Mind Map http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-josies-mind-map/#comment-8249 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:46:42 -0400 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 […]

]]> caf69ee0d498837e09acd9882fe34b5d jgingold wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4659 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 20:05:38 -0400 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 […]

]]> ea696da4c36f2a9af5d8723d6b17c4f5 jgingold wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4455 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 20:40:11 -0400

]]> 5f4047ea31e794b9a43b1bcb6bac77e9 jgingold commented on the post, #3 Digging Deeper http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-digging-deeper/#comment-8039 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 14:40:07 -0400 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 […]

]]> d879d80dec920fdbae85c763898cdafa jgingold commented on the post, #3 New Opportunities http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-new-opportunities/#comment-7990 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 01:01:45 -0400 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 […]

]]> a4050960fe0c0ba9b52617fe8565ace1 jgingold commented on the post, #3 New Opportunities http://whatsthestoryvt.com/3-new-opportunities/#comment-7989 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:57:20 -0400 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 […]

]]> a13b1c9e67814ad04ce6cee9d7f0cfef jgingold wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4220 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 16:09:58 -0400 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 […]

]]> 85fa85cc4997b12a073646559d4880aa jgingold commented on the post, #1 Breadloaf Blog http://whatsthestoryvt.com/1-breadloaf-blog/#comment-7725 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 18:38:46 -0400 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 […]

]]> 875ab8db4f0241c12d34a18fd82a7236 jgingold wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=4055 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 18:33:03 -0400 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 […]

]]> 50bce16a322dd51b16e98f4b159c77dd jgingold wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=3699 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:06:19 -0400 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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