It has been awhile since I have blogged and I sort of miss it. I was thinking in class tonight about how I actually do learn. Thinking back to elementary school - a long time ago, I remember the ways that I reallly did not learn. The books that I had to re-read over and over again as I got distracted, and really had no interest in at all. (Not much has changed!) But those classes where I was challenged to be thoughtful, and creative without the shame of not keeping up with the others. I learned through the creative outlets - painting to the music of "Peter and the Wolf" in Mrs. Sudlers 2nd grade class, creating the Indian Pow-Wow and the 1st Chanakuh in Miss Irwins 4th grade class, to finding ways to create headlights in Mr. Rudnicks 6th grade class - these were hands on activities to created meaning in my life. I hope I am not just waxing nostalgia, but that these memories of early learning can be replicated in my teaching.
Now to our current class, will I be able to create the high caliber of work I expect of myself while dealing with a remote partner through WIMBA (that truly is a 4 letter word to me)? I will challenge myself to do my best and pray that the technological challenges take care of themselves before I resort to smoke signals, or my Stress Reduction Kit.
Note: Do not Bang your head on your Monitor - that will increase your stress.
Well,Sue, if it comes down to banging our heads together, at least you and I will be able to do so literally, but let's just hope it doesn't come down to that -- and I don't think it will. I, too, am intrigued with taking a trip down "Memory Lane," so to speak, to discover how I have learned in the past and to take a metacognitive flyover how I presently teach. Looking forward to working together!
ReplyDeleteStarting class again has made me a bit anxious. Trying to remember passwords, what tools we have all previously used, and all the Sunday nights spent working to make sure it's JUST PERFECT. Trust in your ability - you have what it takes - we all do!
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