Well, here goes. This is my first blog attempt and I guess that I will just start off with how things are going. This is not my first year teaching, but it is my first year as a graphics instructor. I did a year as a para-pro, then a year at the middle school teaching special ed. social studies, then a year at the high school teaching drafting and now I am in graphic communications. I feel as though I have finally found my subject matter. So it is not the teaching aspect that I feel uncomfortable with, but rather the extra things that go along with being a graphics instructor.
The odd jobs and favors that are asked as if I don't actually have to teach a class also. I started the year in the hole because I had so many favors to get done that I had little to no time to get my class in order. I finally feel as though I am getting to the point that I am on track. However, the jobs are still coming in but I feel as though I have them under control now. When you add my coaching and NTI class I stay very busy. Did I mention my wife and two daughters? Any way I like being busy and I think that now things will start to settle down. Well, I think I'm done venting for now. Thanks for listening.
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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?
3 comments:
Welcome to the Blog! We're so glad you've joined us. I hope you find it useful and supportive. I think blogging has been a positive experience for most everyone in the class.
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At my school our graphic art teacher have the same problem she is always doing project for others, and trying to teach. I told her that she should charge for some of the things that do. We are advisors for SkillSUSA and we could used the money for our club. It's hard for us to go on field trips. The county charges .75 cent a mile and we pay for the bus driver. It she would only charge we could make it, she don't. T do you charge for project? I think if I was in Graphic art I would make some people a little upset.
The automotive shop has the same issues. Someone always needs a car repair or is broken down in front of the school. The football field needs to be cut for a game tonight and the lawnmower is broken. I started sorting out people that used me and the school's facilites. When I started charging for repairs then the freebees went away. I don't charge as much as a repair shop would but still make enough for field trips.
garyb
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