March 17th 2012
Once again, Shelly Terrell has astounded me with a goal that aligns with my personal philosophy as well as another site / information I’ve recently found an interest in. I have 4 children, and I am constantly amazed at their variety of interests and learning styles. So, how will I accomplish this goal as a [...]
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November 14th 2011
As you can see, I have had very little time to blog this month. (I haven’t even posted my top 5 blog posts due to my lack of time.) So, today, I must admit I was inspired by Lisa Dabbs “Mentoring Mondays.” As a full-release mentor, I find myself put in a position often where [...]
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October 2nd 2011
I can’t believe it is already October, 2011. This year is off to a fast start. So, what I have I learned from the world of educators this month … 1. “You Matter” posted by Doug — Off the record. This post features a Tedx Video presentation by Angela Maiers (@AngelaMaiers) where she [...]
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August 30th 2011
I have come to a frightening conclusion … I am addicted to information. “Hi, my name is Sylvia, and I am an information hoarder.” (LOL) I laugh because my colleagues all act aghast when I have a blog / article / website / page to share. Tada! Where do I get all my wonderful ideas???? [...]
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August 6th 2011
It’s been a busy week since #RSCON3 … yet I have still wanted to reflect on the professional development I gained from the conference sessions as well as the sessions I hope to hear via archives. As I consider the area of professional development, I must say that I so appreciate meeting Lyn Hilt while [...]
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July 8th 2011
Today, I had an awesome opportunity to co-train other mentors in the value of technology. My co-trainer, Christie, and I gathered 100 sites to provide others with a survey of the Internet. As our director checked on our progress, we admitted that she was “enabling our addiction.” (We weren’t very productive simply because we “played” [...]
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July 1st 2011
I have written so little this month, simply because of all the work I have done finishing the paperwork with my new teachers, preparing for trainings, and attending trainings. In the meantime, though, I have had a lot of time to read a blog here and there. Because of this professional learning network, I have [...]
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June 29th 2011
As we finish the final week of this school year, my own reflection is as valuable as the one I ask my mentees to complete — what trends did I see? what did I do well? what changes will I make for next year? I must admit that I love this new evaluation system we [...]
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May 28th 2011
As I was considering what to write about, I began reading some blogs of my favorite educators. As a new blogger, I have found wisdom and a value in writing from reading other posts. In honor of their inspiration this year, I thought I would promote their writing. 1. Justin Tarte’s Life of an Educator [...]
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May 27th 2011
There are three aspects that make a teacher – the art of teaching, the science of teaching, and the calling to teach.
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