Comments on: Classroom 2.0 “Release the Hounds”

By: Joy | Beyond School

Joy | Beyond School — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:47:39 +0000

[…] I said yes, remembering as I did Chris Harbeck‘s advice from the old ed-geek days to “release the hounds” and see where they run without the schooly, teacher-held […]

By: Mike Arsenault

Mike Arsenault — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:36:31 +0000

Thank you for sharing what is going on in your classroom. It is a great example of a teacher getting out of the way of his students learning. I really liked your Unprojects sections. I find too many teachers are afraid to let their students use tools they do not know themselves. You’ve created a great testament to letting them go! I have shared this presentation with the math teachers in my building. Great job!

By: Chris Harbeck

Chris Harbeck — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:15:35 +0000

Thank you Nancy. Parents reactions at Student-led conference time are precious. When they see all of this work and what their student has done they are amazed. Bring in the 21st century learner and it is even more amazing. Parents love the eportfolios and I will continue to evolve with the students to be a true reflection learning.

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:10:15 +0000

Now I know why it’s called Release The Hounds. The Unprojects sounds interesting and exciting, especially if a class has been practicing the other three tools of learning in the 21st Century. I can relate to Chris’ excitement when his students participated and went above and beyond the assignments. I teach kindergarten and I’m using the eportfolio with my class. I help my students go through their Student Led Conferences and their parents are amazed and proud of the whole process. Some day I would like to use the other tools in my clasroom.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:50:00 +0000

I went to realeasethehounds and watched all 4 presentations. They were great. I love the scribe idea as it is the simplest way to get students blogging.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:30:56 +0000

Wow–I loved the parent comment you included. The sense of pride and accomplishment–the esteem–was just awesome. What a great way to get student AND parent involvement!

By: John Cioffi

John Cioffi — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:03:34 +0000

Chris,
I enjoyed your presentations. You have definitely provided some great examples of how to integrate web 2.0 into the math classroom. I find myself wanting to try differnt things, but the academic presures seem to prevail. Thanks for the inspiration to try something new.

By: Chris Harbeck

Chris Harbeck — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:30:14 +0000

Clay thank you for your kind words.
Students like using these new tools to show their understanding.

These same students will do more and achieve more when they control how to present their knowledge.

The students then teach each other and the “adults” how to use these new tools.

I like unprojects too. This years are about to start!

I will watch with interest when your projects take flight.

By: Clay Burell

Clay Burell — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:23:18 +0000

Chris, I just watched your four videos with constant engagement. Congratulations for the almost symphonic structure you achieved. The unprojects finale, in an arrestingly restrained way, still felt like a pedagogical equivalent to the Ode to Joy in its triumphant mood. Very cool, and valuable directions you point to. It will affect my own design of a four-year, blogging-across-the-grades “capstone project” I’m launching at my school.

Much to think about. Thanks so much.

By: Ann O

Ann O — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:38:59 +0000

I downloaded the scribepost again and it’s fine. Must have been my crazy computer. Regards. Ann