October 23, 2005
Welcome to Dr. Joni's EdSuccess Weblog
“Mom,” said my son Christopher when I told him I would be writing a blog in place of my Dr. Joni column, “interact with your readers, don’t try to teach them stuff.”
He’s right you know. Learning is about interacting. Kids are interacting with books, writing, math problem solving, and science experiments in school and out. We think we’re teaching when we lecture and give assignments at school or lecture and have them take out the trash at home, but we only know children are learning when they actually use what they’ve taken in. Christopher is right and this blog is about kids and adults interacting with learning. So…..
If you’re a parent, grandparent, educator, community member, business leader, Cub scout den mother, or legislator interested in education, learning, parenting, teaching, and/or schools you’re in the right place. I’m here and want you to be here to talk about what works for children in the process of learning. Mostly we’ll talk about what works. Sometimes we’ll talk about what doesn’t work, but when we do I want us to do more than gripe. I want to look for solutions to what isn’t working so there’s a direction for fixing it.
If you've read my column before, welcome back. If you're new, a special welcome. If you're interested in learning we'll both gain from this weblog. Feedback is optional, but I'd like to know what's working in your school and your family, so the option is there.
Talk to you soon, Dr. Joni. 
Posted by Dr Joni at October 23, 2005 08:57 AM