When school started, it was my intent to start up my blog again. What was I thinking? With three elementary libraries this year, I don't seem to have time to even check Facebook much these days!
Once a week or so, I try to take time to keep up with my RSS feeds. I've been following a blog called "What Ed Said" who describes himself as "a teacher, a learner, an inquirer, and now a blogger." He often writes blogs that feature a "top 10 list" and this is one that I found to be interesting and entertaining and sometimes close to home. As I'm checking my reader, I also find myself getting distracted and surprisingly, it's some of the same edtech distractions he names.
Read on to see if you also have similar distractions!
10 ways to get your reports written…
November 7, 2010
not!
While you’re at the computer writing your reports, do you have a few distractions happening on the side?
1. Keep Twitter open.
Check periodically to see what’s new. Click on promising links. Interact with interesting people.
2. Check your email.
Respond to the important ones. Deal with some old ones you’ve been ignoring that are now urgent.
3. Organize your reader.
Subscribe to some new blogs. Cull some old ones. Read some posts you haven’t had time to while you were writing reports.
4. Write a to do list.
You’ll have a lot to do after these reports are done. You’d better get organized in advance.
5. Update your facebook status.
See what everyone else is up to. Upload some photos. Comment on other people’s.
6. See what’s new on TED.
Listen to the latest TED talks. Catch up on some you missed while you were writing reports.
7. Go to Google Talk.
See who’s online. Engage in a short chat or two. Catch up with an old friend.
8. Sign into Skype.
Some of your relatives might be online. Make a quick call to see what’s happening on the other side of the world.
9. Try new tools.
Explore some tools you’ve been meaning to. Add to your repertoire. You’ll need them after reports are done.
10. Write a blog post.
Call it ’10 ways to get your reports written… not!’
http://whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2010/11/07/10-ways-to-get-your-reports-written/
Friday, November 12, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Changes are coming!
It's been a long time since I posted a blog--since last September!! I started this blog as I have a friend who blogs regularly and it fit with my quest to become a 21st century librarian! Although I found it enjoyable, it takes quite a bit of time for me to sift through edtech articles and links to find/try out/evaluate online tools that I think have educational application. So when school began, the blog became history.
So, why start posting now when the 2010-2011 school session is just days away? Well, in addition to being assigned to oversee THREE elementary media centers, I recently found out that I have also been assigned to teach the 5th grade GATES (gifted & talented) classes!
Talk about change! Our district is relocating teachers and students as our PK, K, and 1st grade teachers move into our brand-new, huge early childhood center this August. With 1st grade moving out, 5th grade is moving back into the elementary schools. It has been my past practice to focus library lessons for grades involved with NCLB (or as a friend calls it "NCLU" or "No Child Left Untested!") and since 5th grade fits that category, I'm trying to determine not only WHAT but WHEN I will fit another grade level into my teaching schedule as I rotate around town.
When I found out about the GATES assignment, I need to admit that I have considered the possibility of moving into teaching elementary GATES . Currently, it is a half-time position which I thought might be a great option after retirement!?!?! Fortunately I was informed of the assignment first and had the opportunity to choose my grade level. Since I have been on my Web2.0 quest, I have come across so many exciting online sites that I think could be a fantastic learning tool for students and teachers. Therefore, I thought 5th grade might be the more appropriate level for me to have an opportunity to test these applications. So even though I'm feeling a little over my head with everything, I'm secretly a little bit excited for this challenging opportunity!!
Change offers opportunity and change can be positive. So, here's to change--it's here!
Resolve to be a master of change rather than a victim of change.
- Brian Tracy
If you don't like something, change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.
- Mary Engelbreit
So, why start posting now when the 2010-2011 school session is just days away? Well, in addition to being assigned to oversee THREE elementary media centers, I recently found out that I have also been assigned to teach the 5th grade GATES (gifted & talented) classes!
Talk about change! Our district is relocating teachers and students as our PK, K, and 1st grade teachers move into our brand-new, huge early childhood center this August. With 1st grade moving out, 5th grade is moving back into the elementary schools. It has been my past practice to focus library lessons for grades involved with NCLB (or as a friend calls it "NCLU" or "No Child Left Untested!") and since 5th grade fits that category, I'm trying to determine not only WHAT but WHEN I will fit another grade level into my teaching schedule as I rotate around town.
When I found out about the GATES assignment, I need to admit that I have considered the possibility of moving into teaching elementary GATES . Currently, it is a half-time position which I thought might be a great option after retirement!?!?! Fortunately I was informed of the assignment first and had the opportunity to choose my grade level. Since I have been on my Web2.0 quest, I have come across so many exciting online sites that I think could be a fantastic learning tool for students and teachers. Therefore, I thought 5th grade might be the more appropriate level for me to have an opportunity to test these applications. So even though I'm feeling a little over my head with everything, I'm secretly a little bit excited for this challenging opportunity!!
Change offers opportunity and change can be positive. So, here's to change--it's here!
Resolve to be a master of change rather than a victim of change.
- Brian Tracy
If you don't like something, change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.
- Mary Engelbreit
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