Thursday, 4 September 2003 - 9:27 AM MDT

"The stories we tell not only explain things to others, they explain them to ourselves." (Donald Norman)

This was the best quote I liked, I felt that when you want to impart meaning to another persons mind, they must understand it in relation to their own life story. As a teacher, you must constantly be in search of each child's story in this way the meaning can become clear. For example, one child this week says he enjoyed herding his father's sheep. I appreciated about this student that to illustrate following, I could tell him a story about how the sheep follow his, or his father's, voice, in order to go home. That would be much like the student following the voice of a teacher, the teacher knows the way to go and serves as a guide to the students. The wise student would follow that voice.

Thursday, 4 September 2003 - 9:30 AM MDT

FYI
On the paper, Ms. Vitali, you have us clicking on post a comment, however, to access this part, you must click on the part that says no comments, or 1 comment, but I didn't know this until my investigation, other students may not be aware of this.
Thanks.

Friday, 19 September 2003 - 11:07 PM MDT

Hmmm, I like this comment it shows reflection upon your quote. I like especially the use of a student already in your class. Wow. I believe the wise teacher would also do well to listen to the voice of the student as well.

Saturday, 20 September 2003 - 12:19 AM MDT

Hello, Bambie! This is my second time trying to post. I don't understand why my first post did not go through. I will try again, Terri

Saturday, 20 September 2003 - 2:29 PM MDT

Saturday's class went by so fast! I think everyone enjoyed themselves, hope to see you all at the Story Telling Fairm in Farmington, NM. Later JKH

Saturday, 20 September 2003 - 9:47 PM MDT

I'm glad you found a way to share. It was GREAT!!!! To those checking here, check out Terri's comment on the bottom--her journal entry and I liked particularly the third quote, though we could learn something from all of them.

Saturday, 20 September 2003 - 9:49 PM MDT

Hey John,
You were a great actor, writer, illustrator, and inventor today and very great sport. I know I enjoyed it at class also. Are you going on Friday or Saturday? I'll see you there!!!!!!

Thursday, 25 September 2003 - 1:12 PM MDT

Wahoo!! I'm finally on!! now I can share my favorite quote.
"The universe constists of stories rather than atoms."

I like this quote because it reminds me that not everything has to have a scientific explanation or even have a reason. I think that if you don't have any stories of your own you are a boring person. Every one has one good story to share.