tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post5590043006989898837..comments2023-06-16T05:23:48.444-04:00Comments on CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: Josh - Third Week PostingDr. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10536975789407601187noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-28739443505431185692008-10-04T15:09:00.000-04:002008-10-04T15:09:00.000-04:00It would seem that you and I have similar problems...It would seem that you and I have similar problems with student computer use and administrators. After one of my students bypassed the internet school security system, I talked to an administrator about his reason for not letting me know about the referral until after the student had been punished for the infraction. The administrator told me that when the problem was first discovered they were not sure as to what computer was used or where the computer was located. The student was contacted about her conduct and given her punishment before the computer was located. Once the computer was located, the referral was placed in my mailbox. We have three new administrators in our school this year and he happens to be one of them. There seem to be a lot of miscommunication between the administrators and teachers this year. Hopefully, this is a problem that will resolve itself over time.<BR/><BR/> I know the school where you teach is going through some difficult times. Just hang in there because your teaching, guidance, and efforts to educate will eventually be a rewarding feeling. Keep a good, positive attitude even though I know that can be difficult at times. I know when administrations change so does the way things work around the school. Give it time enough time and things will return to normal, or at least you will be able to cope. <BR/><BR/>Sorry about your breakfast but at least we do get something when we are promised a breakfast. It’s most likely going to be a muffin or something similar. But we all know, man cannot live on bread alone. <BR/><BR/>EdMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669263768030945021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-56611711138210850092008-10-03T11:49:00.000-04:002008-10-03T11:49:00.000-04:00Josh,I am sorry that you are having so many diffic...Josh,<BR/><BR/>I am sorry that you are having so many difficulties with your superior. If I were you I could talk to the A.P. over the CTE dept. Also, I would document (write up) the students in case something falls back on you. Cover yourself!! :)AimeeMcDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154605312874894391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-34720249291985632632008-10-02T20:28:00.000-04:002008-10-02T20:28:00.000-04:00LOL!!! So funny that we all experience so many of ...LOL!!! So funny that we all experience so many of the same things. My take on the situation I believe in putting everything in writing, I would have sent an email about the situation, just in case something was to come back on you. As we all know each county has access to view all web pages and informtion viewed on our work computers. So in case the case that this was flagged it would not have come back to the students it would come back on YOU the teacher, this computer was assigned to you for your room. Just remember it is good to get someone else to view the situation but you must also CYA. Papertrails are the best thing, I wold have sent an email to my department chair, administrator and of course a call to the parents of the students, making them all aware of the situation. In doing all of this the students would have also seen the seriousness of the situation and maybe would think twice about doing it again.Keiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581937496238839327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-24418107067125285382008-10-01T23:46:00.000-04:002008-10-01T23:46:00.000-04:00Josh, you are not the only one in a position at t...Josh, you are not the only one in a position at their school that is surrounded by dissapointment. I, too, feel your frustrations. Mine are with the front office personnel. I'll share my experiences with you personally. I hope you satisfy your hunger; both mentally and PHYSICALLY!!!! :-)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917401246248968252noreply@blogger.com