My goal for this class is simple: to climb the Web-tree branches of learning, so that when I get to the top branch, I can look out and see a forest.
So what are my proposed steps to this virtual tree climb?
No. 1: Survey the tree. Practice breathing techniques to release fear as a trunk-level beginner.
No. 2: Put on climbing gear. Immerse myself in learning from text, instructor and others.
No. 3: Start the ascent. Explore each branching Web tool and how it's used.
Me at trunk-level with students at Lamanai in Belize, 2005.
No. 4: Practice secure footing. Make mistakes. Try again. Make more mistakes.
No. 5: Reach up for the next branch. Investigate and apply science methods using technology.
No. 6: Enjoy the view. Evaluate tool-use effectiveness and level of scientific engagement.
No. 7: Remember forest birds are not caged. Fly with what I've learned.
And with your help, this budding blogger looks forward to reaching the top of her tree and seeing the Webbed Science Forest.
EcoKids: Seeing the Forest and the Trees
Very poetic Jacquelyn! You seem to have some good ideas, looking forward to working with you :)
ReplyDeleteGreat analogies. I'm with you on No. 4 ... make mistakes, try again, make more mistakes.
ReplyDeleteFun post! Practice secure footing? Wish that was possible in all aspects...but I am used to bruises! Can you identify what you locate? I have many located fungi I'd love to know more about.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! 1 & 4 are perfect for learning!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to have you as my fellow climbers too! Thank you for your encouraging comments on my very first blog and post. My leaves are bristling with joy!
ReplyDeleteSusan, great to hear your common interest! Growing up I would help my mother harvest edible mushrooms - by the book - on our land in Northwest Wisconsin. October 2007 I was visiting a friend near Ashland, Wis. In walking her property we came across a tremendous population of fungi. I've never seen anything like it! There were so many species that I had never seen before! The posted photo is an example of this, but sorry, I haven't been able to identify it yet. Do you have any ideas? I need to buy a field guide.
ReplyDeleteHere are sites that help visually identify worldwide fungi: http://www.mushrooms.org.uk/ and http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Mushroom/English/index2.html.
Happy shroom locating!