#student observations

[sherryinbloom-blog]

yeah, I'm watching you.

Today I proctored a three hour Psy.D. research comp exam.

Whoa.

Students make the craziest faces and actions during exams.  They sign to themselves; crunch up their face revealing all the potential wrinkles; stretch the skin of the face back as if attempting a face lift; or stare in the abyss of the test itself with eyes wide with fear and loathing.  One girl almost gnawed off her finger.  I was waiting for her to ask for a tissue to wipe off all the blood.  One guy's eyes almost bugged out of his face upon turning the page and viewing the next question.  I really wish I could have recorded this scene.

I wonder how I look when taking an exam.  I'm already known for making a variety of faces.  I'm sure the ones I make out during an exam are priceless.

Oh, and not to mention, you could cut the tension in that room with a knife.  I could have easily served every one a slice of tension...too much?  Not funny?  Okay, okay. 

I wish I could say the tension dissipated after each one left, but these students have to wait three weeks for their results.  I'm hoping they all pass...especially the ones that finished in 30 minutes and those that took up the entire three hours to finish.

[mariascollectivethoughts-blog]

Updates

Will be re-watching "Waiting for Superman" in my LRE class. I enjoyed it, but maybe watching it in class will open my eyes a lot more. Maybe I'll make a critique once I watch it again.

Sofar I've observed quite a few classes this past semester and a half. So many good things and so many not so good things I have seen. It is definitely shaping me up to the teacher I will be someday. Sofar observed two general ed, self-contained, and an ICT class. 

I hate to say it, but you learn almost everything from observing.

Also working on a book based on math material and science. A classmate of mine and I paired up. He's writing the story, I'm doing the graphics (yay my degree from SVA is in even more use!) A ton of contributing and collaboration going on. Stay tuned.

[lifewithheather]

iPad and Student Observation

I came across what I think is a terrific idea through Diigo this morning. I have not yet downloaded Keynote on my iPad nor have I worked with it but I love this approach. I have actually used this grid system for years but with pen and paper and then trying to remember to transfer to the computer.

http://learngrowbloom.com/blog/ipads-and-student-observations

I am definitely going to read more of this blog.  This is one of the reasons I am becoming a Diigo believer.  I know I am late to the party but I am learning to use the controls and have what I want pulled into my Learning Sphere.