This is my first attempt at blogging, but I will give it my best shot. I do want to participate in this activity with the class, because this is some technology that I have not used before. I enjoy learning new things, and I also want to do well in this class. I do have a few challenges to overcome though.
Let me whine a little bit! I can relate to Natalie's blog about not having enough time to get everything done. Obviously, being a new teacher is a big job within itself. Then when you add taking classes that require reading and homework, as well as attending conferences, that time away from the job adds up. Just this week, on Monday and Tuesday, I was at a Leadership Conference all day, and Friday and Saturday I will be in Newnan (as some of you will be too). Backing up a bit, this past summer our school had major renovations done, but they were not finished before school started back, so we had a two week delay in starting, and we still have not gotten the classrooms and shops back in order. To add to that, we are in an unusual AYP situation, and I am going through the Industry Certification process that must be completed by April. I am also teaching a class out of my content area this second semester (construction) without being provided the proper materials to teach this class. I was told in the beginning if I couldn't be flexible, I didn't need to start this second career. I just didn't realize how true that statement was.
Anyway, I just need to "cowboy up" and deal with it. Ending on a good note, I do still have a positive attitude, and will do my very best at all I attempt to do. I sometimes think I should have attempted my "second career" at a younger age.
This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
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2. Show respect and consideration of others when posting and commenting. This includes individuals, students, organizations, political parties, colleagues, etc.
3. Check all posts for spelling and grammar errors before posting.
4. Protect the privacy of others. Gain permission from other people before you write about them. Avoid sharing someone else's last name. Use job titles or pseudonyms when writing about experiences with your co-workers or students.
5. Watch your language. Use politically correct and non-offensive language.
6. Make sure you write about things that are factual.
7. Keep your postings education-oriented. Avoid discussing plans for the weekend, etc.
FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!
Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?
2 comments:
Your description of all the challenges facing you as you attempt to grow into a new career are eye-opening. You've given any reader of this blog a very revealing bird's eye view of what it's like to teach in a public school setting. I think your efforts to adapt to your new professional environment go far beyond being simply "flexible". Thanks for letting us see behind the curtain.
As Barttles & James used to say "Thank you for your Support".
:) Tony
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