Today is the first day of Spring Break. I woke up early anyway. I made myself coffee. I sat down at my desk. I set a timer to check my personal and school emails - 30 minutes. I did OK for a little while. The timer buzzed. I turned it off. But, I kept checking my email. I forgot my resolve - to check for a set amount of time - and then move on to something more important. Fortunately, I didn't forget about #TheEdCollabGathering day of workshops. This was my first time participating. I couldn't stay online for the entire day. But, that was OK because the sessions are viewable on YouTube, 24/7. I have this week to do that. In fact, there are two sessions I am going to view in the next couple of days. Still, I participated in the opening and closing keynotes, and in a session about creating a classroom literacy community. Here are three key ideas that have stayed with me from the opening keynote, Celebrating Student Voice , with Phil Bildner, Elizabeth A...
This blog is a place to ruminate on the problems of teaching. If I am thinking thoughtfully, my posts will hopefully raise more questions than answers. By problematizing teaching we reflect on those questions that are constantly behind, in front, and at center of everything we do in the classroom. Feel free to comment. I'd love to hear what other teachers are thinking about on these and other issues. Cheers! Elisa