Welcome to my first blog post!
After debating many times with myself about whether or not starting a website and a blog was a good idea, I finally decided Why not? I realized that I always encourage other people to go out on a limb and try new things, but when it comes to encouraging myself, I don't do it. Fear holds me back. Fear of making a mistake, fear of looking foolish, fear of what other people will think, fear of success. It takes a lot of energy to be afraid though. So again, I asked myself Why not? It is time to put my fears behind me and just do it!
This is the beginning of a new adventure for me! It is a time to stretch my mind and grow, professionally and personally.
The process of building and publishing a website was the first step in my new adventure. In the last month, I have learned a lot about all the technology that is available for teachers to use with their students. It is inspiring and exciting! For example--I never knew that Twitter could be such a great professional resource! I have read dozens of articles tweeted by other educators that have changed my way of thinking and positively influenced me in the classroom. I also learned how to convert a song from iTunes to an MP3 (thank you online tutorials!). And I learned that building a website--though it is time consuming--is not impossible! Even though my technological knowledge is still pretty basic, this new learning has lit a fire beneath me!
This blog is the second step in my new adventure! Will anyone care what I have to say? Maybe. Maybe not. But is there any harm in trying it out? I tell my students that "writing is very important." What better way to practice my craft than to start a blog? This is a way for me to articulate the thoughts and ideas that float around in my head, which sometimes wake me up at 2:00 in the morning! And for some reason, it makes me feel smarter to write something down, to edit and revise. Of course, then I have to publish........
You are invited to join me on this adventure! Who knows where it will go, but I will enjoy the process of getting there and maybe someone reading this will be inspired to start their own adventure!
Happy Travels and Happy Teaching!!
After debating many times with myself about whether or not starting a website and a blog was a good idea, I finally decided Why not? I realized that I always encourage other people to go out on a limb and try new things, but when it comes to encouraging myself, I don't do it. Fear holds me back. Fear of making a mistake, fear of looking foolish, fear of what other people will think, fear of success. It takes a lot of energy to be afraid though. So again, I asked myself Why not? It is time to put my fears behind me and just do it!
This is the beginning of a new adventure for me! It is a time to stretch my mind and grow, professionally and personally.
The process of building and publishing a website was the first step in my new adventure. In the last month, I have learned a lot about all the technology that is available for teachers to use with their students. It is inspiring and exciting! For example--I never knew that Twitter could be such a great professional resource! I have read dozens of articles tweeted by other educators that have changed my way of thinking and positively influenced me in the classroom. I also learned how to convert a song from iTunes to an MP3 (thank you online tutorials!). And I learned that building a website--though it is time consuming--is not impossible! Even though my technological knowledge is still pretty basic, this new learning has lit a fire beneath me!
This blog is the second step in my new adventure! Will anyone care what I have to say? Maybe. Maybe not. But is there any harm in trying it out? I tell my students that "writing is very important." What better way to practice my craft than to start a blog? This is a way for me to articulate the thoughts and ideas that float around in my head, which sometimes wake me up at 2:00 in the morning! And for some reason, it makes me feel smarter to write something down, to edit and revise. Of course, then I have to publish........
You are invited to join me on this adventure! Who knows where it will go, but I will enjoy the process of getting there and maybe someone reading this will be inspired to start their own adventure!
Happy Travels and Happy Teaching!!
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