Well, this past week has not been anything to write home about. Nothing spectacular happened, and I'm trying to think back and remember any highlights that might be of interest to anyone. I have been pretty busy with meetings, and working on our industry certification. Going back to last Saturday, we did have a Career Tech Expo at Peachtree Mall. There were junior high and high school exhibits, showing shoppers what our Muscogee County schools have to offer. There were construction, metals, electronics, graphic arts, culinary arts, automotive exhibits, and more, and surprisingly, there was much interest from students to parents in the various career opportunities available.
We also had a meeting this week facilitated by our Muscogee County CTAE school official about a proposal for changing our CTAE programs. From what I have learned so far, I am pretty excited about the changes being discussed. I've only been here a year, but I realize that this school needs a little shot in the arm to get the CTAE program to the next level, and gain more interest from the public, and the students and parents in the community.
I guess this sounds pretty boring to some of you, but I was so busy this week that when the bell rang at 2:45 on Friday, I couldn't believe that our long weekend was finally here. Yeah! I think I was as excited about having three days away from school as the students were. Is that a bad thing???
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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?
3 comments:
Tony, on Friday we had staff plannning. The problem is on Thursday it felt like a Friday and I told one of my colleagues to have a good weekend and I would see her on Tuesday. Remember, it is still Thursday when I gave her my personal benediction. She hollars out after me,"Ms. Woods, what about tomorrow?" As my mind said, what about it, I soon recalled that it was not Friday and NO I would NOT have a four day weekend like my students. I decided to be content with the 3 days I was allotted. So no, it is NOT a bad thing to be excited about a break from school... we NEED breaks too!!!
Needing a break and being excited about it is not a bad thing. It sounds to me like your week WAS eventful. No wonder you were ready for a break.
The Career Tech Expo sounds like it was a success. You'll have to fill us in at the next Saturday session about what you learned from the school officials about changes to the CTAE programs in your county. I hope you have a peaceful week!
Being excited about a break is not a bad thing. The first year I taught, I never took a day off. My mentor, a very wise and veteran teacher, told me.....if you don't "sharpen the saw" who will? When we have a break, enjoy it and use that time to refresh our spirits and sharpen the teaching saw.......enjoy your break...(I know I am enjoying every minute I am in Los Angeles/Hollywood.)
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