CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: One long week

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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?

Friday, September 21, 2007

One long week

I am back to being overwhelmed again. I had three meetings during my planning this week. If teachers had time to plan think of what we could accomplish. I have been trying to get HOSA going, getting an advisory committee together, registering students for the FLC, working on monthly logs for extended day and we just got a grant to renovate my classroom and lab. I am taking papers home with me this weekend to grade just so maybe Monday I can get my week planned. When I think about all I need to do at work and at home I just want to cry. Maybe next week won't be so hectic. Jamie

4 comments:

Jessie H said...: It sounds like you are feeling overloaded. Is there any paperwork/school work that could be delegated to a responsible student? Does anyone have any suggestions or strategies to share with Jamie that might lighten her load?; September 21, 2007 at 4:25:00 PM EDT
steve said...: This year is my second year teaching,and it seems to be overwhelming sometimes . this year we are recertifying the program,so there is alot of paperwork to do.I have two students that are interns this year.They are both in the same class and they can help me with class,run errands etc...And after I go over somthing in class and we go to the lab, I can use these students to help with the other students.Although,these interns can't do my paper work,the help that they provide eases the stress of it.Maybe you could pick a couple of students for somthing like that.My Interns were two of my top students last year .; September 21, 2007 at 4:39:00 PM EDT
TracyF said...: Jamie I know exactly how you feel. I feel overwhelmed also. We are not just teachers but we are actually running a program. I have been giving some responsiblities to my officers of HOSA it has helped relieve some stress. For example, I had my President of HOSA put in the computer all of the new members of HOSA and their info. That was one thing that I didn't have to do. I hope you have a wonderful week next week.; September 23, 2007 at 7:07:00 PM EDT
Shane C. said...: Im in this boat with you. Now im starting to understand why teachers get the summer off. Because its a 190 day a year, 16 hour a day job! But its worth it!; September 23, 2007 at 10:21:00 PM EDT