Probably around the time of my last post I was given an added challenge. I now teach my Bridges group (6 strong!) at the same time as I teach an 8 student learning centre group.
Yes, at the same time.
I am teaching in the original one room school house, with ages ranging from 12-19.
8 [...]
I’ve realized that I need to organize my thoughts about this whole thing and in doing my favourite procrastination technique did some research…and found zoho.com, an online office application.
So far I have only played with the presentation (Zoho Show) and, though there are some glitchy parts (like no undo or spellcheck!) it is quite easy [...]
Dom Luis Bridge at Sunrise, Santarém, Portugal
Originally uploaded by bridgepix
I love the imagery here of the sun rising mid-bridge. It reminds me that while the destination is the ultimate goal, crossing the bridge - the journey - is what makes it meaningful.
It is very much in keeping with the design principles I am [...]
Emotional intelligence mind map, the 1st
I will eventually set up some kind of cooperative learning program for my students, peppered with some academics like reading, math, science, and personal development all rolled into project-based learning activities.
Until then, we are learning strategies to organize our thoughts and regulate our emotions - both [...]
I’ll be meeting my students tomorrow. All 3 of them. There may be 4, but most likely 3. There also maybe a few more before the next month or so is over.
I’m wondering a little bit what exactly we will do together all day long
Things I am planning:
An academic curriculum, steeped in their [...]
