Monthly Archives: September 2014

Days 10-13

Ok.  I know I’m cheating by clumping some days together.  I accept that.  Would I like to write every day?  Yes.  What’s stopping me?  Nothing. So here goes. Day 10:  Sharing 5-4-3-2-1 5 Random Facts About Me: When I was … Continue reading

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Day 9 – Biggest Accomplishments in Teaching

I started my students on a journal project last year.  In their journals, the learners were to answer a specific  STAR behavioural interview questions in a particular way.  They needed to use specific and concrete examples.   Who says there … Continue reading

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Day 8 – What’s In Your Desk

Forgive the bullet points… – a folder containing the last 3 years of agendas for staff meetings – chopsticks left behind by colleague who had room last (can’t toss them) – monopoly playing pieces minus the dog. Dog has been … Continue reading

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Day 6 & 7

Day 6 Explain: What does a good mentor “do”? Day 7 Who was or is your most inspirational colleague, and why? Mentor I’ve never had a mentor.  I will have to use my imagination on this one.  A good mentor … Continue reading

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Day 4 & 5 – Post a Picture & What Do You Love Most About Teaching

  I’m combining two days into one post.  The first blog question asks you to describe your classroom. What do you see, what don’t you see that you’d like to… My classroom is a lot like my personality.  Some organization … Continue reading

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Day 3

Today’s challenge:  Describe one observation area that you would like to improve on in your teacher evaluation. Today is going to be a tough one.  If there is one thing that I know I can definitely improve on, it would … Continue reading

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30 Day Blog Challenge Task #2 – New Technology

Day 2:  What piece of technology would you like to try, and why?  What do you want your learners to get out of this tech? (more or less) Didn’t have to think much about this one.  I have been wanting … Continue reading

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30 Day Blog Challenge – Task #1

I like a challenge. Came across te@chThought on Twitter’s reflective teaching 30 day blog challenge, and I accepted it. It’s the start of a new school year, and I have some goals in mind for what I’d like to accomplish … Continue reading

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