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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?

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

1st Week Blog

Hi to all. This is my post for last week. I am running behind lately. I find myself always a day late and a dollar short everyday. I realized this weekend that I don't have enough time to do everything that I have committed myself to (personal and professional). Even though we did those Classroom Management Plans during the summer I still find myself needed more time to do things. Does anyone have any suggestions how to get everything done in a school day. I don't like taking things home but this weekend I took papers home to grade. I like to get everything graded and returned the next day. I think my biggest difference between this year and last year is that I am teaching 3 different levels of Healthcare Science. Last year, I taught only 2 level each semester ( I had 2 classes of the same level). I have also committed myself to starting HOSA which as been on the back burner until this week. Do any of you Healthcare Science Folks have any suggestions on a good Kick-off for HOSA? I am planning to elect officers this week so I am planning to let them do the kick-off.

4 comments:

Julie J. said...: Jamie, I had a "Welcome Back to School/Join HOSA" party where I provided some food (chips, cookies, and cokes) and my members from last year met my new Healthcare 1 students and tried to talk up HOSA and some of our activities. It's a little far for you to get your group to the FFA camp in Covington, but they have a BASICS rope course that would also be a good idea to build team leadership and stability.; September 4, 2007 at 3:43:00 PM EDT
Julie J. said...: Also, keep in mind, it's not just about you this year. You have a little girl who is demanding a good bit of your time, not to mention your other two running around the house! Keep your head up but remember that God and family come first! The papers can wait, although not long, so you can take care of yourself as well! :); September 4, 2007 at 3:45:00 PM EDT
Jessie H said...: I think it's all a matter of time management and making decisions about which things you really have to devote time to and which things it would be nice to devote time to if you had the time. Here are some websites devoted to this topic that you might find helpful:

http://www.esl-lounge.com/alex-case-time-management.shtml

http://www.gmpdc.org/handbook/index.php/Time_Management

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/classroom-management/new-teacher/48352.html

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/7+time-management+sanity+savers-a020352051

http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/articles/index.pl?read=1963

Hope these help!; September 4, 2007 at 9:04:00 PM EDT
Connie said...: Hi Jamie,
I know exactly how you feel! I am struggling with time management too.

Yes, I take papers home to grade. I spent all day Saturday grading papers. Yes, it is a LOT of work with three different levels!

I decided not to do HOSA this year. I talked to my department chair and she was OK with it. I just do not know how I could squeeze another minute into the day or week.

I am encouraging all my students to join Skills USA. And maybe next year I will get HOSA up and running.

Hang in there. And me too! Ha! Ha!
Connie; September 5, 2007 at 8:55:00 PM EDT