CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: Open Mic

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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?

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Open Mic

Wow! I can't believe it is over! I just think about starting the program last summer...almost a year ago! I have learned so much and am so grateful for everything that NTI has taught me! I feel much more confident in myself as a teacher after going through NTI. I honestly do not see how teachers that come out of field and in to the classroom survive without going through some time of education program. Teaching is a totally different world! Thanks to all of the instructors and fellow teachers for all of the knowledge, information, and suggestions that you all have shared! It has been great meeting teachers from various parts of the state who can relate to the every day struggles (and rewards) of teaching! I feel that we all have made connections with each other that we will keep throughout our careers in education. Although I am glad that we will have this summer off and we do not have to pay tuition anymore, I am kind of sad to know that it is over! NTI has been a wonderful and helpful experience!

1 comment:

Dr. M said...: Hi, Christina - thanks for the kind words but it is you who should be thanked for the special talents you have brought to the classroom. Don't chase any students down for awhile or anything like that - stay healthy and let us know the good news soon!; April 22, 2009 at 4:16:00 PM EDT