Successes come in all shapes and sizes. It could be that you get that extra hour of sleep that you have been trying to get or that you finally broke that 10-minute mile you have been working on. Celebrating successes in the classroom, no matter the size is also really important.
Here is a short article about some ways to celebrate successes.
Questions To Consider:
1. Think about the ways that you celebrate successes daily in your classroom. How do students respond to that?
2. Take a look at that list of the 30 ways to celebrate successes, could you use any of those in your classroom? How about for yourself?
3. I would suggest taking advantage of suggestion number 30. That suggestion is free and can be done when you can make it happen in your schedule.
Schedule some time for YOU and enjoy that time. Tell people that you will not be available during that time. Be it 5 mins or a full day.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Millennials
In this post, I am going to do something that I told you I would not in this blog. I am going to give you the opportunity to watch a longer video clip...Monday is a day off, so take a few minutes to watch this video.
The video is around 10 mins long.
I won't take credit for the video. A staff member forwarded it to me.
How many times do you hear people says "These kids are so different?" Or maybe "When I was a kid, I would have never done FILL IN THE BLANK."
Often times we hear about millennials and now other generations are being named. Hear from this person that tries to explain why millennials are the way they are.
Questions To Consider:
1. Pay close attention to the reasons the speaker gives for the "science behind why millennials act the way they do." Do you agree? Can you see it in your students?
2. Near the end of the clip, the speaker says something along the lines of "We have these people, now what are we going to do?" What do you think about his next few statements?
3. Can the information presented help you in your classroom?
The video is around 10 mins long.
I won't take credit for the video. A staff member forwarded it to me.
How many times do you hear people says "These kids are so different?" Or maybe "When I was a kid, I would have never done FILL IN THE BLANK."
Often times we hear about millennials and now other generations are being named. Hear from this person that tries to explain why millennials are the way they are.
Questions To Consider:
1. Pay close attention to the reasons the speaker gives for the "science behind why millennials act the way they do." Do you agree? Can you see it in your students?
2. Near the end of the clip, the speaker says something along the lines of "We have these people, now what are we going to do?" What do you think about his next few statements?
3. Can the information presented help you in your classroom?
Saturday, February 11, 2017
#1 Relationships
Recently, I saw this video.
I am guessing that some of you have seen this video clip.
I am guessing that some of you have seen this video clip.
Relationships are the most important part of the learning environment. If you or a student doesn't want to be somewhere or with someone, the result is not going to be positive.
We have the chance, daily, to establish and foster these relationships with our students. Some great times to do this is during class, while in the hallways and PATS.
Questions To Consider:
1. We all know people that fit into both of those categories in that video. What separates the groups, beyond attitude?
2. Does watching the video make you think about some of your practices? Does it make you think about some of your colleagues, friends or others that you might want to show this to?
3. On soo many levels this video has meaning. I would encourage you to take a look at it when things are going bad.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Preparing for Professional Development
Hopefully, you will be looking at this before our PD day on Monday. Our district offers two full days of on-site professional development that is high quality. I believe that it is high quality because it is relevant to what is happening in our district and in our classrooms. You have the opportunity to make it what it is for you.
Google apps for education is not going away. All of our PD will be spent with items connected to Google. Please take advantage of the day. It is not a day to get caught up on grading or other non-essential tasks. The great thing is that YOU get to pick the sessions you want to go to. It is not one-size-fits all.
Here is a quick article about teacher PD from Edutopia.
Questions to think about:
1. If you were to talk to some younger teachers about professional development, what would you tell them? What have you found the most beneficial?
2. Most all of you go to doctors. Doctors are required to attend continuing education and rightfully so...they have our lives in their hands. You get to help mold our youth, I think we should think about teachers attending PD much like doctors needing to attending. You should know what the newest research, teaching methods, etc.. are.
3. Be willing to give feedback on your PD experiences. Our PD will be followed up with a feedback form. Tell us what you would like to see next or what worked for you.
Google apps for education is not going away. All of our PD will be spent with items connected to Google. Please take advantage of the day. It is not a day to get caught up on grading or other non-essential tasks. The great thing is that YOU get to pick the sessions you want to go to. It is not one-size-fits all.
Here is a quick article about teacher PD from Edutopia.
Questions to think about:
1. If you were to talk to some younger teachers about professional development, what would you tell them? What have you found the most beneficial?
2. Most all of you go to doctors. Doctors are required to attend continuing education and rightfully so...they have our lives in their hands. You get to help mold our youth, I think we should think about teachers attending PD much like doctors needing to attending. You should know what the newest research, teaching methods, etc.. are.
3. Be willing to give feedback on your PD experiences. Our PD will be followed up with a feedback form. Tell us what you would like to see next or what worked for you.
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