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Started Mar 23, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I met a 5th grade teacher who is willing to collaborate with my class using SKYPE. We Skyped tonight to introduce ourselves, and to try to come up with ideas we can do with our classes. She's never…Continue
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Dorothy Hastings commented on Lisa Mims's blog post I'm Not That Super Teacher: When Teaching Takes Its Toll!"Hey Lori, you are Great teacher! The only thing required is make appropriate schedule, plan time, and have thoughtful implementation. It’s time to look up your classroom role and responsibility. Hope will have great hearing from…"
Lisa Mims commented on Lisa Mims's blog post I'm Not That Super Teacher: When Teaching Takes Its Toll!"Thank you Lori, that is so true!:)"
Lori Ann Gibson commented on Lisa Mims's blog post I'm Not That Super Teacher: When Teaching Takes Its Toll!"I notice you mention nothing about your heart, which much truly be in great shape. After all we exercise it the most in the teaching profession! Keep going because our students need great, dedicated teacher just like you are!"
Lisa Mims posted a blog postI'm Not That Super Teacher: When Teaching Takes Its Toll!
My eyes are burning.My blood pressure is high for the first time in 53 years.My doctor swears that I have mild arthritis in my knees."Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound"Nope, not me, I'm not that Super Teacher. I think it's all getting to me.No, I am not quitting. Withstanding all the crap stuff that comes with the job, I still love teaching.But, I wonder...Do my eyes burn from all the paperwork I have to fill out?…See More
Tabitha Fulks commented on Lisa Mims's blog post What About Me, Mrs. M?:He's Not the Child He Could Have Been!"As a teacher, I've always hated to hear from other teachers how terrible a child's behavior is/was in their classroom. I try not to listen to anything negative about a student before I get to know them myself. If a child comes…"
Lisa Mims posted a blog postWhat About Me, Mrs. M?:He's Not the Child He Could Have Been!
After a trying morning with one of my students, I approached his desk. In a quiet voice, I let him know that I was disappointed in the behavior he had been exhibiting. At least I thought I was being quiet. I forgot that my students can hear everything I say when I am NOT talking to them.One of the boys in my class leaned over to me and said, "What about me, Mrs.M? What about me?", I smiled inwardly.…See More
Lisa Mims posted a blog post#Why I Don't Use Technology: Anti-Tech Teachers Lament Has No Standing!
The conversation went something like this:Teacher: Do you know he suggested using Tagxedo at Reading Night?Me: What a wonderful idea!Teacher: I don't see why they want to use technology. (said with disdain)Me: Why not? The kids and parents would have a good time.Teacher: What if it doesn't work? What if it doesn't print? Then what are we supposed to do?Me: What do you mean doesn't work? It's…See More
Lisa Mims commented on Lynda Hall's blog post Wordle - Creating Word Clouds"Great ideas!Tagxedo is another word cloud tool that I use in the classroom."
Lisa Mims posted a blog postThinking Out Loud! If I Don't Tweet and/or Blog, Does That Make Me a "Bad" Teacher?
Yeah! It's Connected Educator Month!After reading numerous articles and tweets over the past year, I am getting an idea. An idea, that may be a misconception on my part. Is there a belief that teachers who are passionate about tweeting and/or blogging, are considered "better" teachers??? Are we considered "better" than the ones who don't?I know I am passionate about tweeting and blogging. I am on Twitter every day, I post on my blog…See More
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I'm Not That Super Teacher: When Teaching Takes Its Toll!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 7:48pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
My eyes are burning.
My blood pressure is high for the first time in 53 years.
My doctor swears that I have mild arthritis in my knees.
"Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound"
Nope, not me, I'm not that Super Teacher.
I…
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Posted on January 15, 2013 at 7:56pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
After a trying morning with one of my students, I approached his desk. In a quiet voice, I let him know that I was disappointed in the behavior he had been exhibiting. At least I thought I was being quiet. I forgot that my students can hear everything I say when I am NOT talking to…
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Thinking Out Loud! If I Don't Tweet and/or Blog, Does That Make Me a "Bad" Teacher?
Posted on August 6, 2012 at 5:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Melissa Spears posted a blog postOnline Education- Ushering a New Horizon For Enthusiasts
Whether or not online education is beneficial for students is a major question popping up every now and then; but there is just a simple answer to it. Certainly this new mode of education is right for all. We are indeed certain about the truth, that online education has paved a new foundation for all, be it the young or the old. To know more on how positively new-age education has affected our lives, you will have to consider people from different segments of the society and learn how they have…See More
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