Educators wait for the chance to stop the clock and regroup after a year full of non-stop teaching and learning. I recall as paraprofessional, teacher, and technology coordinator looking forward to this break, but I found myself still working and learning.
Well, what do I mean by work? Taking advantage of technology professional development workshops and institutes. I cannot begin to share the number of college course that I have completed during the summer sessions. I also worked and conducted summer enrichment programs, gifted and talent camps, and technology professional development courses for my district's staff.
One thing that I lived for is partnering with my fellow colleague to visit educational supply stores and discuss all of the new items, trends and cross-curricular educational strategies. I would shop till I dropped as I engulfed myself in preparing my classroom for the new school year.
Wow, I often wondered, was this normal? Should I be occupying my time with planning for another year, when I should be enjoying my summer break. I have always strived to become better in all that I do. Hmmm...I'm not sure, but I need to ask: Teachers, how are you using your summer break to become a stronger educator?
A penny for your thoughts.:)
Monday, July 27, 2009
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TechTonya's Official Blog
Welcome!!!
This is my first official blog.
The purpose of this blog is to provide collaboration, networking, and insight on best practices and educational resources. Technology grows at a rapid past and I feel the obligation to share and to connect all interested parties on ways that will prepare our students to acquiring and be proficient on 21st Century Skills. This is a challenge that educators face and the quicker we enhance the skills and mind sets of our teachers and educational leaders, the better position our youth will be in.
Please, I urge you to join me on my quest!
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