tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post5448461286969272171..comments2023-11-05T01:15:43.435-07:00Comments on Smith 9H 07-08: AWNM: Meaning Period 2anneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573450327737964454noreply@blogger.comBlogger339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-88307366775519137032008-02-28T21:40:00.000-07:002008-02-28T21:40:00.000-07:00StefO-I think that there needs to be ONE place in ...StefO-<BR/>I think that there needs to be ONE place in the life of a young person where religion and meaning aren't pounded into their heads. Just watch an hour of television every other ad shows how their product (perfectly designed of course) will add meaning to the things you do. As strongly as I believe this, I think that it is only a matter of time before religion finds it's way into one of the only places where religion isn't allowed.MollyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444768120063775918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-51033844718223436792008-02-28T21:33:00.000-07:002008-02-28T21:33:00.000-07:00MaddieF-I think that students with good grades who...MaddieF-<BR/>I think that students with good grades who excel at school are given so many more opportunities than non-honors kids and it isnt fair. What if the only reason that these kids are doing so well is because they are given these opportunities? Just look at this class, without this style of learning none of us would have the same enlightening experience in 9th grade english, however what if everyone in the school had these same opportunities? How would that change the meaning behind this class?MollyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444768120063775918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-11883533549337274102008-02-28T21:25:00.000-07:002008-02-28T21:25:00.000-07:00Amanda-I think that some people would be able to l...Amanda-<BR/>I think that some people would be able to learn without grades, however when it comes down to it most people just don't have the motivation or belief in the importance of learning to be able to be successful in a grade-less school environment.MollyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444768120063775918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-24086384189532386532008-02-28T21:22:00.000-07:002008-02-28T21:22:00.000-07:00Jose- I think the meaning most definitely changes ...Jose- I think the meaning most definitely changes as you age. How often do you hear about children going on about how they 'need to discover themselves' or they dont feel like they 'get enough out of their job'. You dont. So I think that maturity influences what you want to get out of the way you are living.MollyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444768120063775918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-82643948843121181182008-02-28T21:06:00.000-07:002008-02-28T21:06:00.000-07:00MaddieF-I think that meaning is very different tha...MaddieF-<BR/>I think that meaning is very different than religion. For a lot of people our age, and I am sure that there are people much older that feel this same way, religion isn't something you get to <B>choose</B> or personalize, rather it is an aspect of your life instilled by religious family values or tradition. While meaning is personal for everyone. Meaning is what <B>you</B> want to get out of life, what <B>you</B> want to dedicate yourself to. I think that not only is there a large difference between the two, but different people have more passion invested in one while others may in the other, adding diversity to the society.MollyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444768120063775918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-62880139802265174782008-02-22T09:27:00.001-07:002008-02-22T09:27:00.001-07:00BYE ALL Thanks!!!!BYE ALL <BR/>Thanks!!!!Kristin Hokansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04644948722592900823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-62241728964795320332008-02-22T09:27:00.000-07:002008-02-22T09:27:00.000-07:00@amyw @julie -- my parents tried very hard to get ...@amyw @julie -- my parents tried very hard to get me to take business classes or education classes in addition to studying studio art & design -- but never told me I couldn't just major in art (which is what I did)<BR/><BR/>Several years later I went back to get my K-12 certification (long story) but never regret any of my decisions and loved my parents for supporting my passions.Stephanie Sandiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608007602687509637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-38235197373197560062008-02-22T09:26:00.000-07:002008-02-22T09:26:00.000-07:00Great session everyone!Great session everyone!Julie Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043807289251144925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-44113283349476390312008-02-22T09:25:00.007-07:002008-02-22T09:25:00.007-07:00Enjoyed the conversation with all of you!Enjoyed the conversation with all of you!Stephanie Sandiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608007602687509637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-75818871653759464712008-02-22T09:25:00.006-07:002008-02-22T09:25:00.006-07:00@amyw...Yes, I was encouraged to teach for a livin...@amyw...Yes, I was encouraged to teach for a living, rather than pursue music as a career. I have no real regrets ;-)Julie Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043807289251144925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-44402678969973995512008-02-22T09:25:00.005-07:002008-02-22T09:25:00.005-07:00@amyw--YES.. I was encouraged to be a "business ma...@amyw--<BR/>YES.. I was encouraged to be a "business major" when I went to college...5 years and MANY credits later...I ended up as a teacher...because THAT was my passion!Kristin Hokansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04644948722592900823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-56175019348030504872008-02-22T09:25:00.004-07:002008-02-22T09:25:00.004-07:00Well, since time is up, I'd like to thank all the ...Well, since time is up, I'd like to thank all the people who came to live blog with us. Sincerely, thanks for taking time out of your day to blog with us.josedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169364934182849611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-84431918980463197582008-02-22T09:25:00.003-07:002008-02-22T09:25:00.003-07:00Well, since time is up, I'd like to thank all the ...Well, since time is up, I'd like to thank all the people who came to live blog with us. Sincerely, thanks for taking time out of your day to blog with us.josedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169364934182849611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-8120037146983253002008-02-22T09:25:00.002-07:002008-02-22T09:25:00.002-07:00Well, since time is up, I'd like to thank all the ...Well, since time is up, I'd like to thank all the people who came to live blog with us. Sincerely, thanks for taking time out of your day to blog with us.josedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169364934182849611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-25699386637825981852008-02-22T09:25:00.001-07:002008-02-22T09:25:00.001-07:00brianc I spent a ton of money to go to college to ...brianc I spent a ton of money to go to college to be a journalist...then ended up being something totally different.Will Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971776026580744097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-59341763548801765452008-02-22T09:25:00.000-07:002008-02-22T09:25:00.000-07:00The bell rang. We're done. Thanks everyone.The bell rang. We're done. Thanks everyone.Karl Fischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121548023409279686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-73005042937091373812008-02-22T09:24:00.004-07:002008-02-22T09:24:00.004-07:00see ya's... bells about to ring.see ya's... bells about to ring.aaronwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512226213917318377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-29533302292363424712008-02-22T09:24:00.003-07:002008-02-22T09:24:00.003-07:00I agree with kristin hokanson... what about the pe...I agree with kristin hokanson... what about the people who CAN'T learn? What about the people who are mentally disabled? Should they be put in a learning system that is PROVEN to be ineffective? Really? I mean, there is a difference between valuing America's intellect and forming an intellectual elite that basically gets the best learning while nobody else does???josedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169364934182849611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-53163802354415990042008-02-22T09:24:00.002-07:002008-02-22T09:24:00.002-07:00Liz- I agree-that is what I meant to say-sorry. A...Liz- <BR/>I agree-that is what I meant to say-sorry. Anyone can be unmotivated at times, and they don't want to do anything.chelseashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765067948147092212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-28370812465448885992008-02-22T09:24:00.001-07:002008-02-22T09:24:00.001-07:00catlina:Don't knock things until you try them. Foo...catlina:<BR/>Don't knock things until you try them. Football can be the meaning behind the motivation. Teachers are vital but so are football coaches for those who are passionate about football. I agree with Mr. Fisch. Meaning can be found in whatever job. They are all important to those who are passionate.stefohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724416080837216954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-37949200683326871552008-02-22T09:24:00.000-07:002008-02-22T09:24:00.000-07:00Like what Mark is saying about garbage men, the pe...Like what Mark is saying about garbage men, the people in Venice who steer the gondolas have to train for YEARS and then test to get one of the 200 something positions that there are, and they may not even make it year after year, and when you finally do make it, you only get paid minimum wage. But these men pour their lives into doing this. My question is- Why?Liaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054355520677323189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-68840950819856019362008-02-22T09:23:00.000-07:002008-02-22T09:23:00.000-07:00nile - ya I do think it would take them a while t...nile - ya I do think it would take them a while to catch on to the way we learn but eventually it will benefit them.kristenwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746086562489027044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-52657624384109360592008-02-22T09:22:00.006-07:002008-02-22T09:22:00.006-07:00Will-You're right! But won't you, in therory, make...Will-You're right! But won't you, in therory, make more money then you spent to go to college at a job that you supposedly got becasue of your college education?Brian chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493431347315299881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-4963180780453140612008-02-22T09:22:00.005-07:002008-02-22T09:22:00.005-07:00kristenw -- but the question is can they pursue th...kristenw -- but the question is can they pursue the things that motivate and challenge them in school?Will Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971776026580744097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053873056775658406.post-8067422553609757582008-02-22T09:22:00.004-07:002008-02-22T09:22:00.004-07:00Has anyone else been encouraged by the adults in t...Has anyone else been encouraged by the adults in their life to get a "good job" so they can make good money and just generally have a "good life?" And not to do something they love because it's not "practical" and won't make them good money? This really frustrates me.amywhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05690923943625016100noreply@blogger.com