CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: Proudest Moment

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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!

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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?

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Proudest Moment

My proudest moment this week came when I was able to get my program re-accreditated through the CEFGA organization. There were six giant notebooks which had not been updated in about 6 years to update, a nerve-wracking site visit, and additional paperwork on top of that to do. The fellow who did my site visit was very thorough. Did I say that the fellow was thorough? Oh, and did I mention that he was very thorough? Did I also tell you that he was very thorough? Holy cow! I'm not sure, but I think he counted the hairs on top of my head (not a lengthy task, but it did add to my nerves). He only made a few suggestions for me; most of them are shop "cosmetics". I will not have to go through this process for another five years. Thank God! If anyone else has to go through this, I hope you get my evaluator. He was an extremely nice guy - but did I mention that he was very thorough?

3 comments:

Victoria said...: Congrats on your recertification for your program. It is so good to know that all the hard work and effort you've put forth is recognized. Keep up the good work!; January 25, 2008 at 1:30:00 PM EST
Julie J. said...: Way to go in getting your program recertified. However, I'm not sure you were thorough enough in your explanation of how to be thorough! LOL; January 26, 2008 at 4:02:00 PM EST
JaJuan said...: Congratulations on your recertification!
I will make sure I see respond to the Dallas comment when I see you!!!!!!!!!!!!; January 28, 2008 at 2:44:00 PM EST