In David Warlick’s post called “A Conversation about Failure” was talking bout how kids with disabilities such as A.D.D or dyslexia are denied and labeled “slow” as soon as someone learns of their disability.
This related to me because my mother has dyslexia and it has never stopped her from completing any goals. She was not the best student in high school, and her math teacher gave her passing grade just so long as she would never get a job dealing with math (remembering that this was a long time ago and now teachers could never say this; because parents would have a heart attack if their little baby heard such a thing.) Now my mom uses math every day as a Reality Specialist working for the government. Her job deals with huge numbers (as in numbers with a $ sign following after it) that if she made a mistake it could put her in jail. But she knows that this “disability” could never stop her!
This related to school because there are many kids in my classes and some friends who have related problems like this. I have a friend that has A.D.D and though he can be the stereotypical A.D.D kid and sometimes uses that excuse to get out of trouble or work at school, I know, and he knows that he is better than that. When he seriously tries this kid is a genius! But people in the past telling him that he is different and dumb I think has gotten into his head. There are classes that I believe are important to help those with these needs, but it should never hold back or deny a student from their full potential.
This related to more than just school but to the world. Some of the greatest minds in all time had problems like this that they overcame. I decided to do a little research and found that Leonardo DaVinci one of the greatest artists, scientists, and revolutionists in all time had dyslexia. He and many others saw it as not a weakness but a gift. I thought that this was such an amazing thing for some one to take something that many have thought was a bad thing, and turn it in to such a positive uplifting gift! That is why I don’t think the title of this post represented this well, it shouldn’t be “A Conversation bout Failure”, but “A Conversation about Success!”
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Kelly, great job on your presentation. Try to make a little more eye contact with us. Don't use your notes so much, but other than that, you were great at relating to multiple plns. Keep it up!
Kelly, you did a good job explaining your articles and relating them to yourself. Try not reading off of your paper so much. But great job!
Kelly, you did a great job in your presentation! You spoke clearly and seemed very prepared. Next time maybe give a little more eye contact. Great Job though!
Kelly,You did a good job saying what you thought on each idea withs ome strong opinions make a little more eye contact though
Kelly, you did a great job on your presentation. You read off your paper a lot so just try to make more eye contact next time. I think that you used a lot of good details and examples in your presentation. Way to go!
Kelly, you did an awsome job on your presentation. I liked the articles you picked out to present. Great job and keep it up.
Good job Kelly! You did a great job with your presentation! You also brought up many points I agreed with. overall, great job!
Kelly, good job on your presentation. Try not to read straight from ur paper, and make more eye contact.
Kelly, you did a great job! You explained everything clearly and kept us interested. Great job!
Kelly, good job presenting that wa a very good presentation try and look at your audience morre
Kelly! My parents just care about the grade I get and not what I learn. It frusterates me because I learn a lot I just don't do good on the tests and thats what drops my grade. I also agree that people shouldn't have a bad attitude at their jobs, especially teachers and anyone who works with children. I don't think people should use their disabilities to get out of something.
Kelly, you did a good job speaking clearly and explaining your articles. You made some really good points but next time try not to look at your paper as much.
Kelly, you had a really good presentation. You spoke clear and made good eye contact, next time just try to speak up! Great job!
Kelly I thought you did a great job connecting to your PLN's and really picking ones that have good "what matters".
You relied on you paper alot. You did a very good job at explaining your plns. Good job
I think your right and that people with ADD or dyslexia can do anything that everyone else can but they just have to try a little harder and then they can do anything. I have ADD and it doesnt stop me from doing anything just sometimes you get disrtacted but thats all. Good job Kelly.
Kelly,you made pretty good eye contact but you did rely on the paper a little to much,but other than that good job.
Good job, you did a great job with your presentation everything was just right so great job!
Kelly,
Your presentation was really good, you are a very good speaker. Your blogs are really good to and you have really good ideas for them. I have to agree with a lot of your ideas, a lot of them related to me. Good job!
Kelly, nice work. You did a great job asking questions and keeping the class informed. Nice job giveing examples form everyday life. Nice job!
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