Comments for Light an Educational Fire

Light an Educational Fire

2003-11-18T16:28:52Z

I'm experimenting with adding educational quotes to the weekly Surfnetkids newslettter. You can see this feature in today's edition. This idea then lead to another, and I created a short movie over the weekend on the topic of lighting an educational fire.

I titled it "Light a Fire" ( http://www.surfnetkids.com/movie/ ).

I am hoping teachers and parents will like the movie, and pass the URL around to their friends and colleagues. What do you think?

Comment from Juanita Harvin on 2003-11-26

2003-11-26T13:21:41Z

This is a wonderful example of utilizing the technology to spread the messsage of education in a variety of ways. We will be sure to spread this in our European District of American Students, Educators & Parents.

Your "Light my Fire" reminds me of a quote I use often....
"You can NOT Teach what you don't know. You cannot give energy if you're NOT ON FIRE inside." ~ Jesse Jackson

Heidelberg School District, Germany

Comment from Janet Luch on 2003-11-21

2003-11-21T10:54:21Z

I loved your movie! I plan to share it with my college class of students who will begin student teaching in January. Thanks for creating it.

Comment from Pam on 2003-11-20

2003-11-20T09:17:09Z

I also enjoyed the movie, I utilize quotes and inspirational things with teachers all the time.

You have probably seen this, but it is worth seeing again!

Control, Choice &Perception
http://www.workyourlife.com/movie.html

Comment from Pam on 2003-11-20

2003-11-20T09:17:03Z

I also enjoyed the movie, I utilize quotes and inspirational things with teachers all the time.

You have probably seen this, but it is worth seeing again!

Control, Choice &Perception
http://www.workyourlife.com/movie.html

Comment from Margaret on 2003-11-19

2003-11-20T03:02:47Z

Excellent work. I am sending the link to my daughter-in-law who is just finishing her practise teaching before certification. She has often expressed similar thoughts. The only problem will probably be that the modem is 56K and she may not be able to wait to finish it, if the above comments are an indication.

Comment from Jackie on 2003-11-19

2003-11-20T02:53:12Z

I am sending this url to all my co-workers. I think we ALWAYS need encouragement and inspiration. You have chosen quotes and images that work together to remind us why it is we do what we do. Thanks from a Kansas Teacher/Media Specialist!

Comment from B. Murphy on 2003-11-19

2003-11-20T01:01:52Z

Barbara,
It was truly inspirational! I forwarded to my principal and will definitely forward it to my fellow teachers.
Thanks for brightening my day!

Comment from D. Roney on 2003-11-19

2003-11-20T00:24:08Z

I can't wait to pass this on to our teachers and supt. What wonderful reminders to us to look for the potential in children and do everything we can to help them turn into the "butterflies" and reach their potential because of the education they have received.

Comment from Fred Harden on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T23:36:42Z

I liked the quotes Barbara but here's some technical feedback - on a 56k modem, it took 5 minutes before the first image played (if it wasn't you I would have dumped the download and clicked off). The music finished (and stopped) about halfway, the images didn't fade to black between quotes because it was still loading.

1.9Mb is a big Flash file maybe you should add a filesize warning to the link for us country folk on slow modems? You could try a bit more compression on the images in Flash and looping the music would help the experience.

Comment from vicki anderholt on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T21:56:34Z

GREAT movie. Inspiring! It even made me get tears in my eyes. (I'm pretty emotional!)
I will pass this on to some teachers here in southern California. Also am sending it to a girl I know who is an amazing educator getting her Doctorate at the U of Mich in Ann Arbor. I know she will love it too.
vicki

Comment from kaeley g m Smith on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T19:44:04Z

I thought it was wonderful and I would like to say you do wonderful work. Thank you

Comment from DWV on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T18:20:46Z

Barbara, thanks for the reminder. I am at my desk, during planning, after a tough day with one of my students. Now, I remember, after watching the movie, that I need to "let" my fire light shine, and refuse to do or say anything that will cause it to go out. The movie reminded me of my passion and my calling, in spite of today's events. Tomorrow, I will start again. Great movie, great music. I definitely am passing it on.

Comment from Lisa Henderson on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T17:25:57Z

Hi, Barbara!

I'm passing your wonderful wonderful "Light My Fire" movie along to two teachers I love, both also named Barbara! The photos were lovely, music soothing and inspirational, and the quotes were terrific and really made my day. You make the internet a super cool place to go every week and keep me and my son really sparking! Thanks a million!!

-Lisa

Comment from Laurie on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T16:54:47Z

This was a wonderful addition. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

Comment from Dina Stephens on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T16:10:03Z

Thank you Barbara,
I thought the slide show was really beautiful. Keep up the good work.

Comment from Pam on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T14:33:43Z

My teachers loved your video. In fact, we were wondering if you have posters of the slides available. Thank you so much.

Comment from Jennifer on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T14:28:15Z

Great! I loved it. I passed it on to the staff here and also to my friends!
Keep up the great work! :)

Comment from Jennifer k on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T14:11:45Z

Hi,
Very nicely done. I shared the URL with the three schools I serve. My position, as a Curriculum Technology Partner, allows me to help teachers at the elementary level to integrate technology into their curriculum. Needless to say, your newsletter provides me with a wealth of information EVERY week. Keep up the great work!

Comment from Judy on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T14:01:52Z

Loved your movie. I will post it on our Web site for all to see! As a parent and individual committed to the education of our youth, I'd love to see more of this stuff. We can do so much with technology and the Internet to inspire our children - your newsletter is a great resource. Keep it coming!

Thanks
Judy Marshall-Ranieri
Author,
Homework Help 4 Kids: Cool Internet Sites That Make Learning Fun!
www.kapablekidz.com

Comment from Sherie on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T13:36:59Z

Loved the movie!!! It was very inspirational on a dreary Wednesday morning. I will forward the movie along with the newsletter to my teachers! Thanks.
Sherie Green
Instructional Technology Specialist
Rockdale County Public Schools
Conyers GA

Comment from Babe Free on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T13:31:39Z

EXCELLENT!!! My favorite quote was was the "...answers to remember rather than problems to solve"!!! that COMPLETELY sums it ALL up!! Keep up the GREAT work!!! I look forward to your newsletter every week!

Comment from Jan on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T13:28:25Z

Loved the quotes and the images. I will certainly forward it to the teachers I work with. Only thing is I did find the transition between slides to be somewhat slow. My screen was black for a fairly long time. I guess it could be my connection or PC speed, but other things aren't usually slow to respond. I will check it out again on the high speed connection at work, but that won't be until next Tuesday.
Love your newsletter, and the site.
Cheers
Jan

Comment from Ileana on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T13:13:49Z

Barbara,
Very nice and to the point. Gray skies and wet in central Ohio, this was a welcomed message.
Mom in Westerville,to sons.

Comment from Paul Kleiman on 2003-11-19

2003-11-19T13:11:25Z

Hi Barbara,

Loved the 'light my fire' slide show. It lit up an otherwise grey and rather boring day here in England.

best wishes

Paul Kleiman
Assoc Director
PALATINE
LTSN UK Subject Centre for Performing Arts
Lancaster University
UK