tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.comments2013-10-15T20:55:47.580-05:00Prairie Farm Schools BlogCraig Broerenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652647190954444176noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-16122806702288152252012-12-18T07:42:12.667-06:002012-12-18T07:42:12.667-06:00I suppose the answer is "all of the above&quo...I suppose the answer is "all of the above"... Typically, I post information when I want to get it out to the public, but in some cases it is when the mood strikes me... Thanks for the comment.Craig Broerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652647190954444176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-55181659619584022512012-12-18T06:18:11.171-06:002012-12-18T06:18:11.171-06:00Howdy! Does the frequency of your posting depend o...Howdy! Does the frequency of your posting depend on specific things or you compose articles when you have a special mood or write blog entries if you have enough time on that? Can't wait to hear from you.Burgetthttp://egoist4ever.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-33411968698541777202010-01-25T07:24:30.764-06:002010-01-25T07:24:30.764-06:00Our students have more to do and more responsibili...Our students have more to do and more responsibilities than many adults. The biggest issue in attempting to solve this type of problem is the scale of it. There is no one thing that we can change to solve the problem. At this time, we can at least "see" some of the issues our students have. Utilizing this data and eliciting real change is another story; as with any experiment, a researcher attempts to limit the number of variables to see if the results are due to one or two things. In this case, we have several variables and no real way to limit them... As it is with any type of social experiment. So, to address the time issue (which many students cited) I would say that we certainly need to look into it to determine if and how much time is being given and if the time is being used... It is likely a combination of both. I feel that a process has started, now the difficult part will be to continue to work together to change some things.Craig Broerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652647190954444176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-61454536729690307622010-01-24T17:50:26.560-06:002010-01-24T17:50:26.560-06:00These are interesting survey results at both the M...These are interesting survey results at both the MS and HS levels. I too agree that student responses demonstrate that they are taking ownership! As I read their responses I keep asking myself, ‘why’. Why do students feel they need less homework? Is it because they struggle with juggling all the things they are committed to or because they have two exams the next day? Why do students need more time in class to do work? Is it because they need assistance in understanding the content, or do they lack time and energy when they get home to complete it? Why would students come up with idea that they need ‘engaging classes’ (where have they heard that term?) and what does engaging mean to them?<br />I am impressed with the level of thought in our student responses. I am proud of our students who often demonstrate their commitment to Prairie Farm. As I watched the students in the pep band perform at the Stout field house I was filled with pride as they shared their talents with a larger community. They represented Prairie Farm in excellent fashion! <br />I appreciate that students are being offered the opportunity to have their voices heard. Also, I am hoping that during this week’s Panther Time that students can be honest and open about the ‘why’ for then we can move forward on the ‘how’.Jill Klefstadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-18609832470600010402010-01-20T20:10:31.941-06:002010-01-20T20:10:31.941-06:00I noticed that also... It was evident at both lev...I noticed that also... It was evident at both levels and is certainly something our students expect.Craig Broerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652647190954444176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-18306543584377310262010-01-20T18:35:49.452-06:002010-01-20T18:35:49.452-06:00In addition to the student "ownership" a...In addition to the student "ownership" as an interesting item, I also am impressed by the student recognition for "better technology". While I think we are striving to increase and improve this, it appears that the students also recognize the need for this as they prepare for their adult lives in our 21st century.Joel Kregerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586566032189265138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-74686167834637638582009-12-02T13:26:46.486-06:002009-12-02T13:26:46.486-06:00Lori- I could not agree more! The students here a...Lori- I could not agree more! The students here are some of the best around and teacher's passions have a significant impact on student learning.Craig Broerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652647190954444176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-12223258643369066412009-12-02T13:16:08.309-06:002009-12-02T13:16:08.309-06:00Well Mr. Broeren, I believe that the main focus of...Well Mr. Broeren, I believe that the main focus of our schools should be to teach our children how to be successful contributers to society. I think that to determine if the goals are being met you can look at the staff...if they are passionate about their work it will rub off on the students. I think you can also look at the quality of students we have in our high school and look at their willingness to be a part of the ENTIRE student body. They do an excellent job of being mentors to the younger kids which tells me that we are doing something positive in our school.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01992876978834514790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-57192703017100943072009-11-30T14:23:24.437-06:002009-11-30T14:23:24.437-06:00Thanks Kelly- I just heard an interview with Bobby...Thanks Kelly- I just heard an interview with Bobby Knight the other day... He said that he asks his athletes to name the 2 best teachers they have had; then, he asks them to name the 2 teachers that demanded the most out of them... It almost always is the same 2 people! I agree with your comment; we need to prepare our students for LIFE. The great thing is that those things can happen in any classroom regardless of content area.Craig Broerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652647190954444176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-19451774432430976972009-11-30T13:35:25.090-06:002009-11-30T13:35:25.090-06:00Thank you for creating this blog. Great way to ut...Thank you for creating this blog. Great way to utilize technology. I feel the goal of our district is to prepare students for life. Sure the state mandates items in the state standards, but that should never be the all inclusive list of knowledge needed for graduation. One of the best teachers I ever had was my hs/ms math teacher. He was not my favorite at the time, but the life lessons he taught, I utilize every day. He would never just give you the answer to a problem. He demanded logical thinking, systematic approach, and strong problem solving skills. He taught each student that they were fully capable of achieving success through being persistant and dedicated efforts. Not something that is specifically spelled out in the State Standards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243146254865298080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-82947359614411969722009-11-17T12:29:15.316-06:002009-11-17T12:29:15.316-06:00I apologize for the confusion... I wasunder the i...I apologize for the confusion... I wasunder the impression that I would receive e-mail notification regarding comments... Hopefully, I have the problem resolved!Craig Broerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652647190954444176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-74098112795242450812009-11-17T09:50:56.066-06:002009-11-17T09:50:56.066-06:00I am not sure if I am doing this correct. So I am...I am not sure if I am doing this correct. So I am going try again. What a great idea!Jerrud Rossingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-10532446900721239262009-11-09T11:35:16.080-06:002009-11-09T11:35:16.080-06:00My concern is 21st Century Skills. I was looking o...My concern is 21st Century Skills. I was looking over the technology standards and it is amazing what our young people need to know and learn at the different levels. As a small rural district is even more important that we focus on 21st Century Skills due to the lack of these types of resources in our community outside of the school.Jerrud Rossingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-15342346766518808832009-11-06T14:48:46.981-06:002009-11-06T14:48:46.981-06:00I consider one of the biggest issues to be the acc...I consider one of the biggest issues to be the access to up-to-date technology. I believe we need to provide our students with the opportunities to learn and use the tools of this 21st century.Joel Kregerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586566032189265138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148099148507579867.post-51334726001389136292009-11-05T20:53:37.365-06:002009-11-05T20:53:37.365-06:00great way to communicate with the community, both ...great way to communicate with the community, both school and wider<br />Shelly SchultzUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673586835105545663noreply@blogger.com