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.
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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 [...]
What I know about my new job:
I will be doing something new for the school
I will be designing a program that exists in the middle school, but for a different context
I think I will have about 9 students to start
According to the principal these students are not expected to graduate
I will need to explore options…one [...]
On Tuesday I will go into my new school for the first time since my interview last spring. The school has organized an orientation morning for the new staff, which is nice. The following day will be the board-wide PD for new teachers. But the official first day of PD with my new school community [...]
