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NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group
Join the NFRC Professional Book Club to Discuss the Distance Learning Playbooks
by Douglas Fisher, Rosalind Wiseman, Nancy Frey and John Hattie
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Join us for Year 8 of the Annual NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group
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We Got This. Equity, Access, and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Need Us to Be by Cornelius Minor
NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group Meeting #2
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The first meeting for Year 8 of the NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group took place via Zoom on October 24 from 9am-11am. We represented educators who teach from primary grades through graduate level, librarians, retired educators assisting with virtual learning, and more. We engaged in thoughtful discussion centered on the message and mission set forth in WE GOT THIS. by Cornelius Minor. We also shared experiences with virtual and hybrid teaching and learning.
A few reflections from our discussion:
Following up, NFRC members will reconvene on November 21 from 9am-11am via Zoom to review and discuss insights gained from Minor’s presentation. How can we put his ideas into practice?
Register in advance for the NFRC book discussion by noon on November 19.
A few reflections from our discussion:
- Don’t expect miracles. Students are the focus.
- Minor reminds teachers to key into emotional aspects as well as content.
- Key points in Minor’s teaching philosophy: Encouragement, togetherness, strength.
- Minor’s personal stories are highlights and demonstrate the teaching practices and suggestions he offers.
- The online resources are terrific; very helpful.·
- Minor did not envision the virtual teaching and learning situation we are now facing when he wrote his book. Kids are experiencing different, challenging situations. Some have great access. But there is not equal access. Education is better in the classroom. Will Minor address the education climate we find ourselves in due to Covid in his talk?
Following up, NFRC members will reconvene on November 21 from 9am-11am via Zoom to review and discuss insights gained from Minor’s presentation. How can we put his ideas into practice?
Register in advance for the NFRC book discussion by noon on November 19.
- A link, meeting ID, and passcode will be emailed to all registrants.
- CTLE credit will be awarded to all who attend the book discussion meeting. For more information, please the
NFRC website. - Questions? Contact Judy Bradbury at judybradburywrites@gmail.com.
NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group Year 8 Begins This Month
NFRC members! We hope you enjoyed the NYSRA event on November 13 featuring Cornelius Minor.
The NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group will reconvene on November 21 from 9am-11am via Zoom to review and discuss insights gained from Minor’s presentation.
How can we put these ideas into practice?
Join us! Even if you were unable to attend the NYSRA event, you are welcome to participate in the PBDG meeting. Register in advance for the NFRC book discussion. Deadline is noon on November 19. A link, meeting ID, and passcode will be emailed to all registrants.
CTLE credit will be awarded to all who attend the book discussion meeting. For more information, please visit the NFRC website. Questions? Contact Judy Bradbury
The NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group will reconvene on November 21 from 9am-11am via Zoom to review and discuss insights gained from Minor’s presentation.
How can we put these ideas into practice?
Join us! Even if you were unable to attend the NYSRA event, you are welcome to participate in the PBDG meeting. Register in advance for the NFRC book discussion. Deadline is noon on November 19. A link, meeting ID, and passcode will be emailed to all registrants.
CTLE credit will be awarded to all who attend the book discussion meeting. For more information, please visit the NFRC website. Questions? Contact Judy Bradbury
A Note about this Year's Format ~ Zoom & Purchase Your Own Copy
Dear NFRC Members,
As we near membership renewal time, I wanted to share with you our exciting plans for Year 8 of the Professional Book Discussion Group, a perk of membership in the NFRC.
This year we plan to begin with our “face-to-face” meetings taking place via Zoom. Our first meeting will be held on
October 24th from 9am-11am. We will be discussing WE GOT THIS: EQUITY, ACCESS, AND THE QUEST TO BE WHO OUR STUDENTS NEED US TO BE by Cornelius Minor.
Members interested in participating in the book discussion are asked to acquire their own copy of the book this year. Disseminating books as we have done in the past is not feasible. We encourage shopping local and offer these options:
The author of the book, Cornelius Minor, will be conducting a webinar sponsored by NYSRA on November 13th at 7:30 pm. It is FREE TO MEMBERS. (Space is limited!). As a member of NFRC, you are also a member of NYSRA. Non-members pay $40 to attend the webinar. Once you renew your NFRC membership, sign up soon for the webinar on the NYSRA website to ensure a spot.
Following the webinar, the PBDG will meet again via Zoom to discuss what we learned from listening to Cornelius/reading his book, and how we might incorporate these insights into our classroom practice. This Zoom meeting will be led by Patty Oliphant and will take place on November 24th from 9am-11am. An email regarding details of the Zoom meeting will be sent to members.
In the spring semester, we plan to resume our online component of the PBDG with reading and discussion of pertinent, timely professional articles. We will provide more details as spring approaches. At that time we may also add additional face-to-face (or Zoom) meetings. Let us know your thoughts and preferences.
All participants at meetings, the webinar, and the online component are eligible to receive CTLE credit.
If you have suggestions, comments, or questions, please contact me at judybradburywrites@gmail.com.
As we near membership renewal time, I wanted to share with you our exciting plans for Year 8 of the Professional Book Discussion Group, a perk of membership in the NFRC.
This year we plan to begin with our “face-to-face” meetings taking place via Zoom. Our first meeting will be held on
October 24th from 9am-11am. We will be discussing WE GOT THIS: EQUITY, ACCESS, AND THE QUEST TO BE WHO OUR STUDENTS NEED US TO BE by Cornelius Minor.
Members interested in participating in the book discussion are asked to acquire their own copy of the book this year. Disseminating books as we have done in the past is not feasible. We encourage shopping local and offer these options:
- Monkey See Monkey Do Bookstore is offering free delivery in the Williamsville/Amherst/Clarence/Akron/Lancaster area;
$4 shipping elsewhere. The cost of the book is $23.00. To order, email Books@monkeysread.com - Barnes & Noble offers curbside pickup.
- The book is also available from Heinemann.
The author of the book, Cornelius Minor, will be conducting a webinar sponsored by NYSRA on November 13th at 7:30 pm. It is FREE TO MEMBERS. (Space is limited!). As a member of NFRC, you are also a member of NYSRA. Non-members pay $40 to attend the webinar. Once you renew your NFRC membership, sign up soon for the webinar on the NYSRA website to ensure a spot.
Following the webinar, the PBDG will meet again via Zoom to discuss what we learned from listening to Cornelius/reading his book, and how we might incorporate these insights into our classroom practice. This Zoom meeting will be led by Patty Oliphant and will take place on November 24th from 9am-11am. An email regarding details of the Zoom meeting will be sent to members.
In the spring semester, we plan to resume our online component of the PBDG with reading and discussion of pertinent, timely professional articles. We will provide more details as spring approaches. At that time we may also add additional face-to-face (or Zoom) meetings. Let us know your thoughts and preferences.
All participants at meetings, the webinar, and the online component are eligible to receive CTLE credit.
If you have suggestions, comments, or questions, please contact me at judybradburywrites@gmail.com.
Not a member of the NFRC yet? We'd love for you to join us!
2020-2021 Book Discussion Group Information
We are looking forward to reading together! Download your own schedule for the 2020-2021 year below.
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A Note from the Chair:
We look forward to meeting up this fall as we continue Year 8 of the
NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group!
Contact the NFRC Professional Development Chair, Judy Bradbury, with any questions.
judybradburywrites@gmail.com
NFRC Professional Book Discussion Group!
Contact the NFRC Professional Development Chair, Judy Bradbury, with any questions.
judybradburywrites@gmail.com