Sunday, August 29, 2010

Making Plans with the best of intentions...

What was it that Kara said about making plans with the best intentions? Let's just say students haven't started yet and I'm already thinking I've been quite lofty in my plans and goals for using ALL of our NEW technology at least once weekly. (Colleen... any of the same feelings?) Don't get me wrong... I'm completely on board and very excited about all of the new "toys" we have. I'm just not sure I know where to start with some of it. I also think I'm a little apprehensive about being considered "an in-house expert" since I've gone to a few trainings... ahhh:) One thing I think this will force me to do is strengthen my time management skills. I'm thinking I will have to make a schedule for my week (including time for making Smart Board activities, finding iTouch apps, parent videos with the Flip, documentation, due process, meetings, and random things that come up) and make myself stick to it. I am lucky enough to have two completely capable paras who enjoy giving me new ideas on what they think would benefit the students and be fun for the classroom. I need to become better at asking for their input and letting them take the lead on some things if they'd like to. Then I have times where I'm not sure what I'm so worried about... the 3, 4, and 5 year olds will catch on faster and be supplying the ideas!

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  1. Wow, Christine, that is an admirable goal! But it sounds like an exciting start to the year!

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