Day 1-Reflective Teaching 30 Day Blog Challenge
I was challenged by +Todd Bloch to do the 30 Day Reflective Teaching Blog post. Of course I have accepted. I have been falling behind on my blogging and I am regretting it. With school starting and everything that comes along with it, I have been extremely busy. Les even made a statement the other day, we always seem to get extremely busy in the fall.
Day 1-Write your goals for the school year. Be specific or abstract as you'd like to be!
Goal 1-To blog more....I have found that blogging is very therapeutic. If you know me personally you know that mind is constantly going and it very hard for me to "turn it off." Blogging allows me to get it out of my head. Within the goal is to become more of a reflective educator. I am trying many new practices and improving on some others this school and blogging will allow me to reflect on the new practices, to receive feedback and to keep a journal to look back upon. In the end it could also be used as part of my evaluation, maybe....
Goal 2-To keep up with the new ideas and practices I have for this school year. Over the past year I have read "Teach Like a Pirate" by +Dave Burgess , not once, not twice but three times. Starting before day one of school I put many of the ideas in the book into practice. So far so good, things are going great and I love the energy and engagement in the room. Some other practices along with and linked to #TLAP that I put into place is more differentiated instruction, boost the amount of oral defense in assessments, critical thinking and problem solving activities and projects, and design thinking. In past two weeks, I have used all listed in small amounts. My goal is to keep this up all year long, not drop anything, not get lazy and keep the excitement and momentum going. I have looked back at my 10 years of teachings and see so many times I have started something but no carried through. Hopefully combining goal 1 and goal 2 and this announcement to world, I keep it moving in this positive direction.
I would like to challenge others to take part in the Reflective Teaching Blog Challenge.
+Shawn Davids (maybe change some of the wording to fit being a principal), +Brooke Whitlow , and all the great educators on #mschat
Day 1-Write your goals for the school year. Be specific or abstract as you'd like to be!
Goal 1-To blog more....I have found that blogging is very therapeutic. If you know me personally you know that mind is constantly going and it very hard for me to "turn it off." Blogging allows me to get it out of my head. Within the goal is to become more of a reflective educator. I am trying many new practices and improving on some others this school and blogging will allow me to reflect on the new practices, to receive feedback and to keep a journal to look back upon. In the end it could also be used as part of my evaluation, maybe....
Goal 2-To keep up with the new ideas and practices I have for this school year. Over the past year I have read "Teach Like a Pirate" by +Dave Burgess , not once, not twice but three times. Starting before day one of school I put many of the ideas in the book into practice. So far so good, things are going great and I love the energy and engagement in the room. Some other practices along with and linked to #TLAP that I put into place is more differentiated instruction, boost the amount of oral defense in assessments, critical thinking and problem solving activities and projects, and design thinking. In past two weeks, I have used all listed in small amounts. My goal is to keep this up all year long, not drop anything, not get lazy and keep the excitement and momentum going. I have looked back at my 10 years of teachings and see so many times I have started something but no carried through. Hopefully combining goal 1 and goal 2 and this announcement to world, I keep it moving in this positive direction.
I would like to challenge others to take part in the Reflective Teaching Blog Challenge.
+Shawn Davids (maybe change some of the wording to fit being a principal), +Brooke Whitlow , and all the great educators on #mschat
Reflective Teaching Questions: A 30-Day Blogging Challenge For Teachers
Day 1
Write your goals for the school year. Be as specific or abstract as you’d like to be!
Day 2
Write about one piece of technology that you would like to try this year, and why. You might also write about what you’re hoping to see out of this edtech integration.
Day 3
Discuss one “observation” area that you would like to improve on for your teacher evaluation.
Day 4
Respond: What do you love the most about teaching?
Day 5
Post a picture of your classroom, and describe what you see–and what you don’t see that you’d like to.
Day 6
Explain: What does a good mentor “do”?
Day 7
Who was or is your most inspirational colleague, and why?
Day 8
What’s in your desk drawer, and what can you infer from those contents?
Day 9
Write about one of your biggest accomplishments in your teaching that no one knows about (or may not care).
Day 10
Share five random facts about yourself.
Share four things from your bucket list.
Share three things that you hope for this year, as a “person” or an educator.
Share two things that have made you laugh or cry as an educator.
Share one thing you wish more people knew about you.
Day 11
What is your favorite part of the school day and why?
Day 12
How do you envision your teaching changing over the next five years?
Day 13
Name the top edtech tools that you use on a consistent basis in the classroom, and rank them in terms of their perceived (by you) effectiveness.
Day 14
What is feedback for learning, and how well do you give it to students?
Day 15
Name three strengths you have as an educator.
Day 16
If you could have one superpower to use in the classroom, what would it be and how would it help?
Day 17
What do you think is the most challenging issue in education today?
Day 18
Create a metaphor/simile/analogy that describes your teaching philosophy. For example, a “teacher is a ________…”
Day 19
Name three powerful students can reflect on their learning, then discuss closely the one you use most often.
Day 20
How do you curate student work–or help them do it themselves?
Day 21
Do you have other hobbies/interests that you bring into your classroom teaching? Explain.
Day 22
What does your PLN look like, and what does it to for your teaching?
Day 23
Write about one way that you “meaningfully” involve the community in the learning in your classroom. If you don’t yet do so, discuss one way you could get started.
Day 24
Which learning trend captures your attention the most, and why? (Mobile learning, project-based learning, game-based learning, etc.)
Day 25
The ideal collaboration between students–what would it look like?
Day 26
What are your three favorite go-to sites for help/tips/resources in your teaching?
Day 27
What role do weekends and holidays play in your teaching?
Day 28
Respond: Should technology drive curriculum, or vice versa?
Day 29
How have you changed as an educator since you first started?
Day 30
What would you do (as a teacher) if you weren’t afraid?
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