You are your own best PD

You know best what your needs are, so it is really up to you to find the resources you need.  Working smarter, not harder is the key.  Finding trainings (such as this one) will be the first step.  Often in the school setting we do not have much say for PD..but on our own time we do.  The best teachers are the ones that keep on learning.

choose to cheat

Choose to Cheat- I am the parent of three small children.  I have learned to be very selective with how I spend my time and what I agree to do with my time.

Choose to Cheat

Choosing to cheat is the most important to me because I am currently struggling with balancing work, coaching two varsity sports, and spending time with my husband and 1 yr old.

You are your own PD

What makes a good learner? Learning takes critical thinking, problem-solving skills, greater effort, motivation, commitment, and task management. Pablo Picasso said, "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." Learning requires the commitment and motivation to acquire knowledge. As an educator, I need to be the leader of my own learning. It is my responsibility to grow in learning. Technology can feel scary to have in the classroom. There is a level of unknown. However, I need to be in charge of my learning. This is why, "You are your own PD" is the most important mindset. Being an educator isn't about knowing all, but being about finding all. 

Choose to cheat

The mindset that I haven't thought about prior to today is the choose to cheat mindset.  Everyone wants more time to do this or that but there never is enough time.  I have always tried to prioritize but I have a difficult time knowing / accepting things will be cheated.

Choose to Cheat

Using less time on grading or providing written feedback doesn't have to be a downfall.  You need to balance time between your family and your occupation.  Finding shortcuts, providing verbal praise and feedback, utilizing the advantages of technology, and borrowing ideas from your peers all help you still be effective and not lose your desire to keep learning... 

Choose to cheat

Huge issue in my life both at work and home.  Hard to keep a good balance. Blurred lines keep me guessing. Try to leave work at work.  Try to devote all efforts at work towards work. Once I leave the school building, I am no longer a teacher. I am a mom, youth leader, wife, etc. Don't focus on work at all. I am now trying to give the students time to do things in class more as well.  Giving them time to work in class gives them more time free to do other things.