2012 #cyberPD: Opening Minds by Peter Johnston
Here you will find reflections from a variety of bloggers as they share their thinking about Peter Johnston's book, Opening Minds.
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1Opening Minds #cyberPD Wallwisher
Stop by to read or comment. Add links to related sites.
http://wallwisher.com/wall/openingmindscyberpd
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2Reflect and Refine: Opening Minds #cyberPD Begins Today
This is the second annual #cyberPD event hosted by Jill Fisch, Laura Komos, and me (Cathy Mere). The event kicks off here with reflections on the first three chapters of Opening Minds. This is this week's host blog so there are many comments you'll want to read.
http://reflectandrefine.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cyberpd-begins-today.html
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3Our Camp Read-A-Lot: Opening Minds Part I
Laura Komos shares her reflections at Our Camp Read-A-Lot. In Opening Minds Part I, Laura shares some of her favorite quotes and expands upon each.
http://ourcampreadalot.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-part-1.html
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4Literacy Learning Zone: #cyberPD: Opening Minds - Part 1
Sit down with Michelle Nero at Literacy Learning Zone. In #cyberPD: Opening Minds - Part 1, Michelle talks honestly about the importance of the conversations we have with children. She reminds us that every word matters as we sit beside by learners each day.
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyberpd-opening-minds.html
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5Teaching in the 21st Century: Opening Minds Ch. 1-3
Maria Caplin shares her thinking at Teaching in the 21st Century. Maria talks about the implications Johnston's work has on her thinking for her learning community next year in Opening Minds Ch. 1-3. She shares some of the points of influence she considers in shifting students toward a dynamic frame for learning.
http://teachingin21.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-ch-1-3.html
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6Inspired to Read: Opening Minds Ch 1-3
At Inspired to Read, Amy Meyer shares her reflections in Opening Minds Chapters 1-3. Here she talks about the significance of the language we use to help build children. She discusses her role as a third grade teacher in helping students to change beliefs they may already hold about themselves as learners. In her post she shares many questions that will keep you thinking.
http://inspiredtoread.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds.html
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7My Primary Passion: Opening Minds - Chapters 1-3
Jill Fisch, another #cyberPD host, shares her thinking at My Primary Passion. In her post, Opening Minds - Chapter 1-3, Jill focuses on the role of language in our classrooms. Her synthesis of the chapters, plans for practice, and snippets of language make this a post you need to read.
http://myprimarypassion.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-chapters-1-3.html
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8atychiphobia 2.0: #cyberPD Opening Minds: It's About Time
Stop by Tony Keefer's Tumblr page, atychiphobia 2.0, as he shares his thinking in #cyberPD Opening Minds: It's About Time. Tony is joining this discussion on his own freewill this year. How could he resist? In his post he shares his reflections on Johnston's books including thinking about his planning of mini-lessons, considerations for developing a dynamic learning frame, and getting to know our students.
http://tonykeefer.tumblr.com/post/26977924914/cyberpd-opening-minds-its-about-time
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9The Literacy Toolbox #cyberPD - Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives
We are happy to have Dawn Little, The Literacy Toolbox, joining our conversation this year. In her post, #cyberPD - Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives, Dawn shares her reflections of the first chapters. She discusses the significance language, links to the Common Core, and the mindset of young learners.
http://literacytoolbox.com/literacytoolbox/?p=1695
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10Wondering Through 2012: Opening Minds #cyberPD Part I
Barbara Phillips has also joined the discussion again this year at Wondering Through 2012. In her post, Opening Minds #cyberPD Part 1, Barbara shares her reflections about the beginning of Johnston's book. Barbara shares important quotes, mindsets, and questions to guide learners.
http://wonderingthrough2012.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cyberpd-part-1.html
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11A Year of Reading: Cyber PD
You have to stop by to view Mary Lee Hahn's graphic response to the first three chapters at A Year of Reading in CyberPD.
http://readingyear.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyber-pd.html?showComment=1342056617423#c5567958602547739761
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12Reading Teachers / Teaching Reading: Opening Minds
Barb Keister joins us this year at Reading Teachers / Teaching Readers. In her Opening Minds post Barb shares the key points of each chapter as she reflects on the implications in her classroom.
http://www.readingteachersteachersreadingblogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-peter-johnston.html?m=1
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13Thinking Stems: Opening Minds CyberPD
Make sure you stop by Thinking Stems where Tracy shares her reflections on Opening Minds. I think you will like the way Tracy pushes Johnston's thinking even deeper. Her emphasis on what is next, change, and the forward momentum of learning is refreshing.
http://thinkingstems.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-mindings.html
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14Literate Lives: Opening Minds #cyberPD Part 1
Karen Terlecky joins us at Literate Lives. In her Opening Minds reflection she weaves together Johnston's points with small narratives from her classroom. I very enjoyable read.
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cyberpd-1.html
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15The Sensibly Savy Teacher: #CyberPD - Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives by Peter Johnston
Valerie Ruckes joins us at The Sensibly Savy Teacher where she discusses Johnston's key points. Her "quote" and "important words to think about" sections give more to ponder.
http://thesensiblysavyteacher.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyberpd-opening-minds-using-language-to.html
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16My Beautiful Planet Earth: July 12th Post
We are happy to have Noreene Chen join us for #cyberPD at My Beautiful Planet Earth. Noreene talks about the connection between dynamic learning frameworks, process, creativity and innovation. Lots to ponder here.
http://mybeautifulplanetearth.blogspot.com/
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17In the Heart of a Teacher is a Student
Lit Prof Suz shares her reflections of chapters 1-3 here. Here she reminds us of the importance of taking chances and learning from our mistakes as educators. She also shares steps toward creating a dynamic learning world.
http://heartofateacher.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyberpd-opening-minds-chapters-1-3.html
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18Focus: Clarity through Collaborative Reflection Stop: Engage the Growth Mindset
Dun da da. (That was red carpet announcement music.) Let's welcome Amber & Lisa into the blogging world at FOCUS: Clarity through Collaborative Reflection. I'm always so excited when a new blog starts during #cyberPD. Stop by as Amber shares her reflection in Stop: Engage the Growth Mindset where she discusses that point when we stand between a fixed mindset and a dynamic perspective.
http://focusclarity.blogspot.com/2012/07/stop-engage-growth-mindset.html
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19Work Hard, Be Courageous, Celebrate Growth
Ann shares her reflections of Opening Minds Chapters 1-3 at Work Hard, Be Courageous, Celebrate Growth. Stop by to see what she has to say about these important words: already, mistakes, mindset, influence, yet. Ann also shares her next steps here.
http://themindsofbreott.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-chap-1-3.html?showComment=1342390969319#c6848539838366408544
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20Raising Readers and Writers: Opening Minds #cyberPD
At Raising Readers and Writers, Julie shares her reflections in her post, Opening Minds #cyberPD. You'll want to stop by to read Julie's messages for her community of learners in the coming school as she begins creating an environment that empowers her students and moves them toward a dynamic learning framework.
http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/?p=1636
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21Teaching Journey
Aimee joins us from Australia. Stop by Teaching Journey where Aimee shares her reflections of Opening Minds by Peter Johnston. In her post, Aimee begins to address the question of how to make the world bigger for the children we work with each day.
http://agale.global2.vic.edu.au/2012/07/15/opening-minds-by-peter-johnston/
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22Nicole's Book Nook: Opening Minds Part 1
Stop by Nicole's Book Nook where Nicole shares her reflections in the first part of our discussion. In Opening Minds Part 1, Nicole talks about our role in helping students' develop a dynamic learning framework.
http://nicolesbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-part-1.html
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23Miss Sticker: Opening Minds....#CyberPD
Jacquelyn Sticca joins #cyberPD at Miss Sticker. In her post, Opening Minds #cyberPD, she shares interesting points to consider about the language we use with parents.
http://miss-sticker.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cyberpd.html
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24Creative Literacy: Opening Minds #cyberPD
Stop by Creative Literacy where Katie DiCesare shares the parts of Johnston's book she loved the explanations for his thinking. In Opening Minds #cyberPD, Katie also shares some of the language she anticipates she will be using in her classroom this year.
http://creativeliteracy.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cyberpd.html
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25Catching Readers. Opening Minds: Summer Cyber PD
Katie Keier joins the conversation at Catching Readers. In her post, Opening Minds: Sumer Cyber PD, Katie shares her "cheat sheet" of language she will be adding to the conversations she has with young learners.
http://catchingreaders.com/2012/07/16/opening-minds-summer-cyber-pd/
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26Opening Minds #cyberPD Post
Melanie Swider joins us at Two Reflective Teachers. In Opening Minds #cyberPD Post, Melanie discusses the type of self-talk we should model for young learners.
http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cyberpd-post.html
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27Snapshots of Mrs. V: Opening Minds Chapters 1-3
Stop by Snapshots of Mrs. V. In Opening Minds Chapters 1-3, Mrs. V discusses the significance of this book on the work we do each day.
http://snapshotsofmrsv.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-chapters-1-3.html
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28Host Blog. My Primary Passion Opening Minds Ch 4-6
Jill Fische hosts part 2 of our #cyberPD event. Stop by her blog for links to participants, her thoughtful reflection, and an example of a student using ShowMe to share learning.
http://myprimarypassion.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-chapters-4-6.html
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29Our Camp Read-A-Lot: Opening Minds Part 2
Laura Komos from Our Camp Read-A-Lot shares her favorite quotes in Opening Minds Part 2. This week she reflects on how we discuss our reading with each other as adults and how we should allow students to have the same opportunity.
http://www.ourcampreadalot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-part-2.html
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30Opening Minds....CyberPD....Part 2
At Thinking Stems, Tracy shares her vision of how her inquiry workshop will work this year in her post, Opening Minds...Cyper PD... Part 2. Her idea of providing a special time for inquiry gives us all something to think about.
http://www.thinkingstems.blogspot.com/#%21http://thinkingstems.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-mindscyber-pdpart-two.html
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31Teaching in the 21st Century: Opening Minds Ch. 4-6
Maria Caplan reflects at Teaching in the 21st Century. This week she reflects on how she makes inquiry, dialogue and wonder important parts of life in her classroom in Opening Minds Ch. 4-6.
http://www.teachingin21.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-ch-4-6.html
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32Literacy Toolbox: #cyberPD Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives
In her post, #CypberPD - Opening Minds Using Language to Change Lives by Peter H. Johnston, on Literacy Toolbox, Dawn Little reflects on her thinking chapter by chapter pulling favorite quotes in along the way. She finishes with a thoughtful list of things she would like to accomplish this year.
http://literacytoolbox.com/literacytoolbox/?p=1704
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33Literate Lives: Opening Minds # cyberPD July 18
Stop by Literate Lives to read Karen Terlecky's thoughts in Opening Minds #cyberPD - July 18. Karen shares her doubts about the language that she had been using in the past and reflects on the changes she plans to make in the future.
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cybperpd-july-18.html
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34Snapshots of Mrs. V: Opening Minds Chapters 4-6
Amanda at Snapshots of Mrs. V reflects on feedback in her post, Opening Minds Ch. 4-6. She points out that the goal of feedback is to create lifelong teachers as well as lifelong learners.
http://snapshotsofmrsv.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-chapters-4-6.html
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35In the Heart of a Teacher is a Student: #cyberPd Opening Minds Chapter 4-6
LitProfSuz finds a unifying theme in this week's reading at In The Heart of a Teacher is a Student. She points out that the overall focus of the chapters is shifting the responsibility for learning away from the teacher and on to the student in her post, #CyberPD Opening Minds Chapters 4-6.
http://heartofateacher.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyberpd-oening-minds-chapters-4-6.html
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36Reflect and Refine: Changing My Frame
Drop by Cathy Mere's blog, Reflect and Refine: Building a Learning Community to read her thoughts on feedback in Changing My Frame: Opening Minds #cyberPD (Part 2). Cathy also shares her lists of quotes, questions and language for the classroom.
http://reflectandrefine.blogspot.com/2012/07/changing-my-frame-opening-minds-cyberpd.html
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37Inspired to Read: Opening Minds Ch 4-6
On her blog, Inspired to Read, Amy Meyer takes a look at the language she uses in her feedback in her post, Opening Minds Chapter 4-6. She has already begun practicing her new language on her daughter and shares her process with us.
http://inspiredtoread.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-chapter-4-6.html
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38A Year of Reading: Cyber PD Week 2
Mary Lee Hahn makes a connection to a upcoming picture book in her reflection, Cyber PD -- Week 2 on A Year of Reading. You should definitely check this out. The cover art, title and Mary Lee's review make this book sound like a must read.
http://readingyear.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyber-pd-week-2.html
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39atychiphobia 2.0: #cyberPD Opening Minds: What Am I Saying?
#cyberPD Opening Minds: What am I saying?!? is Tony Keefer's reflection on atychiphobia 2.0 this week. His title says it all as he reflects about the language he uses and the changes he needs to make. His voice in this post makes this post enjoyable to read.
http://tonykeefer.tumblr.com/post/27492543901/cyberpd-opening-minds-what-am-i-saying
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40Creative Literacy: Opening Minds #2 #cyberPD
Katie DiCesare of creative literacy considers her use of praise in Opening Minds #2 #cyberPD. She charts the changes she plans to make in her language. A helpful offering for all of us.
http://creativeliteracy.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-2-cyberpd.html
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41Wondering Through 2012: #CyberPD Opening Minds - Part 2
Over at Wondering Through 2012, Barbara Phillips focuses her reflection on the inquiry and uncertainty sections of the book in #CyberPD Opening Minds - Part 2. She points out that students have many things that they wonder about and we just need to focus in on those to engage them.
http://wonderingthrough2012.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyberpd-opening-minds-part-2.html
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42The Sensibly Savy Teacher: Teaching Them to Teach: Opening Minds - #CyberPd Part 2
Valerie Ruckes from The Sensibly Savy Teacher realizes that while she is not where she wants to be yet with her language, she is on the right track. You will want to stop by her post, Teaching Them to Teach: Opening Minds - #CyberPd Part 2 and check out the Wordle she created using language from the book.
http://thesensiblysavyteacher.blogspot.com/2012/07/teaching-them-to-teach-opening-minds.html
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43FOCUS: Clarity Through Collaborative Reflection: Bring on the Neauralyzer! Feedforward Here We Come!
The blogging duo of Amber and Lisa at FOCUS: Clarity through Collaborative Reflection share another thoughtful post, Bring on the Neauralyzer! Feedforward Here We Come! With a title like that, you just know that you have to read it for yourself.
http://focusclarity.blogspot.com/2012/07/bring-on-neauralyzer-feedforward-here.html
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44Mentor Texts with Lynne and Rose: Reflections on Opening Minds Chapters 4-6
Rose Capelli of Mentor Texts with Lynne and Rose shares the aha moment she had while reading this section in Reflections on Opening Minds Chapters 4-6. Perhaps it will lead to an aha moment for you. (It did for me.)
http://www.mentortextswithlynneandrose.com/3/post/2012/07/reflections-on-opening-minds-chapters-4-6.html
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45Carol's Corner: Cyber PD
Over at Carol's Corner, Carol Wilcox shares how Opening Minds is impacting her as a teacher, as a literacy coach and as a parent in her post, Cyber PD. She also shares one bit of skepticism that provides some good food for thought.
http://www.carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyber-pd.html
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46Raising Readers and Writers: Opening Minds #cyberPD 2
Julie Johnson shares her thoughts about this week's reading in Opening Minds #Cyber PD Part 2 on her blog, Raising Readers and Writers. She leaves us with her list of goals for the upcoming school year.
http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/?p=1654
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47Miss Sticker: Opening Minds...#CyberPD...Part Deux
In Opening Minds...#CyberPD...Part Deux on Miss Sticker, Jacquelyn Sticca shares her three new project ideas based on her reading for this fall. Her light bulb moment makes this a must read.
http://miss-sticker.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cyberpd-part-deux.html
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48Literacy Learning Zone: Opening Minds - Part 2
Michelle Nero of Literacy Learning Zone shares her dream of having a classroom where students have conversations without her in #cyberPD: Opening Minds - Part 2. She also shares her cheat sheet and other ideas to help make this dream come true.
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyberpd-opening-minds-part-2.html
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49Two Reflective Teachers
Over at Two Reflective Teachers, Melanie Swider reflects on the language she uses as a teacher in Opening Minds CyberPD Part 2. She, too, is working on a cheat sheet of language that she wants to incorporate into her teaching days.
http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-cyberpd-part-2.html
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50Our Camp Read-A-Lot: Opening Minds Part 3
Laura Komos hosts the discussion of the final chapters of Johnston's book: Opening Minds
http://www.ourcampreadalot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-part-3.html?showComment=1343267250475#c6771982837670398102
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51Thinking Stems: Opening Minds CyberPD Part 3
Tracy from Thinking Stems speaks to the power of connections in her post Opening Minds...Cyber PD... Part 3.
http://thinkingstems.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-mindscyber-pdpart-3.html
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52Teaching in the 21st Century: Opening Minds Ch 7-9
Maria from Teaching in the 21st Century reflects on what's been going well in her classroom and some things she'd like to work on as she begins thinking about the new school year in her post Opening Minds Ch. 7-9.
http://www.teachingin21.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-ch-7-9.html
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53Literacy Toolbox: #CyberPD - Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives by Peter H. Johnston
Dawn from Literacy Toolbox encourages us to think about how we can make each moment count in her post #CyberPD - Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives by Peter H. Johnston.
http://literacytoolbox.com/literacytoolbox/?p=1710
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54Heart of a Teacher is a Student: #cyberPD Opening Minds Chapters 7-9
Suz from Heart of a Teacher challenges our thinking with some big questions in her post #CyberPD Opening Minds Chapters 7-9.
http://heartofateacher.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyberpd-opening-minds-chapters-7-9.html
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55My Primary Passion: Learning to Talk, Talking to Learn: Opening Minds Chapters 7-9
Jill from My Primary Passion shares her goals for the upcoming school year in her post Learning to Talk, Talking to Learn: Opening Minds Chapters 7-9.
http://myprimarypassion.blogspot.com/2012/07/learning-to-talk-talking-to-learn.html
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56The Sensibly Savy Teaching: The Power of Listening - #cyberPD Part 3
Val from The Sensibly Savvy Teacher discusses the importance of taking the time to listen and to notice things in our classrooms in her post The Power of Listening - #CyberPD Part 3.
http://thesensiblysavyteacher.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-power-of-listening-opening-minds.html
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57Reflect and Refine: Building a Learning Community #cyberPD Part 3
Cathy from Reflect and Refine shares her insight to how she establishes a learning community in her first grade classroom in her post Building a Learning Community: #cyberPD Part 3.
http://reflectandrefine.blogspot.com/2012/07/building-community-of-learners-cyberpd.html
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58Literacy Learning Zone: #cyberPD: Opening Minds - Part 3
Michelle from Literacy Learning Zone emphasizes how she plans to "use language to change lives" in her post #cyberPD: Opening Minds - Part 3.
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyberpd-opening-minds-part-3.html
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59Carol's Corner: Cyber PD - Opening Minds
Carol from Carol's Corner reflects on events in the past week to help explain her thoughts in her post Cyber PD - Opening Minds.
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyber-pd-opening-minds.html
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60Learning Tour Writing Stop: Thinking About Behavior and Discipline
Kim from Learning Tour Writing Stop gives us a glimpse into her new discipline plan in her post Thinking About Behavior and Discipline.
http://writekimwrite.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/thinking-about-behavior-and-discipline/
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61Snapshots of Mrs V: Opening Minds: Chapters 7-9
Amanda from Snapshots of Mrs V thinks about how Johnston's book will impact her work with students in her college courses in her post Opening Minds: Chapters 7-9.
http://snapshotsofmrsv.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-chapters-7-9.html
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62focUS: Clarity through Collaborative Research: Thinking Together About Books: Building Social Imagination
Amber and Lisa from focUS: Clarity through Collaborative Research share their newest thoughts (and titles) about social imagination in their post Thinking Together About Books: Building Social Imagination.
http://focusclarity.blogspot.com/2012/07/thinking-together-about-books-building.html
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63Storify #cyberPD Chat Archive
Unfortunately, the archive isn't specific to the chat. You'll have to turn through the first page or two to get to chat. (Still learning to use chat archiving applications.)
http://storify.com/CathyMere/opening-minds-discussion
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64Inspired to Read: Opening Minds Chapters 7-9
Amy connects her reflections of Wonder by RJ Palacio and Opening Minds by Peter Johnston.
http://inspiredtoread.blogspot.com/2012/07/opening-minds-7-9.html
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65Carol's Corner: #cyberPD Wrap Up
Carol Wilcox hopes this final reflection of Peter Johnston's book, Opening Minds.
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2012/08/cyber-pd-wrap-up.html
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66Primary Perspective: Opening Minds #cyberPD
Deb Frazier started the conversation. She tweeted me with her link before I was even done writing mine last night. I could soooo identify with many of her comments about classroom community and management!
http://deb-frazier.blogspot.com/2012/08/opening-minds-cyberpd.html
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67Literacy Toolbox: #CyberPD Final Thoughts on Opening Minds by Peter Johnston
Dawn has also managed to distill Johnston's thinking into a short, succinct reflection that she can carry in her head and her heart. She is practicing Johnston's language on her six-year-old daughter's reading. Dawn is assembling a bibliography of "Tools for Growing Minds." She's categorized books into three categories- building community, developing moral agency and teaching civic engagement. Don't miss that link!
http://literacytoolbox.com/literacytoolbox/?p=1721
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68My Primary Passion: My Goals for 2012-2013
Jill has organized her takeaways into three professional goals for 2012-2013. I love her what/why/how format, and am thinking that might help me get a better grasp on my thinking.
http://myprimarypassion.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-goals-for-2012-2013.html
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69Heart of a Teacher: #CyberPD WrapUp - Growing Our Thinking Together
Be sure to stop by Heart of a Teacher, where LitProf Suz has linked Johnston's work to that of Gail Tompkins. Suz also takes readers on a field trip to a third grade classroom, where we get to "hear" some very thoughtful third graders reflect on their learning.
http://heartofateacher.blogspot.com/2012/08/cyberpd-wrapup-growing-our-thinking.html
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70Literacy Learning Zone: #cyberPD: Opening Minds - Final Thoughts
Michelle integrated Johnston's work with comments from the #cyberpd Twitter conversation, then included some takeaways for her classroom. She hopes that our conversation will continue into this year. I do too, Michelle; I'm feeling like I still have lots to learn from our conversations!
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2012/08/cyberpd-opening-minds-final-thoughts.html?showComment=1343862933515#c3191072253297944807
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71Our Camp Read-A-Lot: Opening Minds - Final Reflection
Laura has already started working on implementing Johnston's work by moving her classroom around to provide large spaces for dialogue and group meetings. She came across a blog post by a principal who has created "prayer cards" to summarize his professional reading. Thinking about trying to create a few of those myself. (She also reports that her seven-month-old-niece has not offered many opportunities for practice; my teenagers haven't either)!
http://www.ourcampreadalot.com/2012/08/opening-minds-final-reflection.html
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72Reflect and Refine: Listening --- Really Listening: #cyberPD Final Thoughts
Cathy Mere has decided that she is going to talk to her students about "learning from one another" as opposed to "listening to one another." Cathy has created a series of bulleted points that she wants to work on, I think any one of these would be a great mini-lesson. She has also created some sentence frames that I think kids would find really helpful. And she's pulling together bibliographies of picture books she can use with kids. Wow, wow, wow!
http://reflectandrefine.blogspot.com/2012/08/listening-really-listening-cyberpd.html
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73The "Rudd"er: Opening Minds-Parallels and Intersections
Amy Rudder noticed many "Parallels and Intersections" between professional development she has had as a literacy coach in her school district, and what she's read in Opening Minds. I know her colleagues will find her connections super helpful!
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/08/opening-minds-parallels-and.html
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74Write at the Edge
Yay! A new blog! Julie joins the #cyberPD conversation from her new blog, Write at the Edge.
http://writeattheedge.blogspot.ca/2012/08/pulling-it-together.html
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75Engage: Professional Learning Conversations: #cyberPD
This wrap up article at the International Reading Association's blog shares some of the reasons collaborative virtual events are perfect for professional learning.
http://engage.reading.org/READING/Blogsnbspnbsp/BlogViewer/?BlogKey=6c0a15e2-f3bc-4c8c-9591-9233cd16ca65