TINAJANE76's Blog. Monday, April 07, 2014 Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to read and comment on my last blog about my "dirty little secrets".
I had no idea it would touch so many people here and have enjoyed reading all the comments. One of the commenters asked me if I'd consider writing a blog about what motivates me, so here it is... When I first set out to lose some weight for the umpteenth time just over four years ago, most of my motivators were to move away from all the negatives I saw in my life: It Feels So Good to Be Healthy! Today is day 12 of my current streak!
A few people have asked me what my streak is about. Well, basically its just doing my best to make each day as healthy as possible. Its not about being perfect...its just about putting forth my best effort. Obviously, some days will be better than others, but as long as I'm doing the best that I can, then it counts as a successful day on my streak! Seeking inspiration? Where does managed learning stop and self-managed learning begin? The PDF Tool Kit. Hesitant Teachers Can Learn New Tech. Many educators feel overwhelmed by new technology and may feel apprehensive when it comes to adopting it in the classroom.
But I’m here to make the case that learning to use technology and employing it as part of your curriculum is actually easier than ever. Way easier. Both hardware and software have never been more user friendly. Developers know that consumers want ease of use and have delivered in an unprecedented manner. Additionally, all producers are now compelled to provide free and easy how-to instructions – trust me, no more 1000-page manuals written in convoluted “tech speak” or a quick trip to the big box bookstore for the Dummies guide.
100+ Google Tricks for Teachers. It's Google's world, we're just teaching in it.
Now, we can use it a little more easily. With classes, homework, and projects–not to mention your social life–time is truly at a premium for all teachers, so why not take advantage of the wide world that Google has to offer? I struggle: lessons I’ve learned from being an inquiry teacher. Friday afternoon, while sitting in an airport, I read a recent post by George Couros entitled “I’m tired“.
I was incredibly impressed, not just because he’s a friend, but because of the sheer audacity & frankness of his words. How often are people in leadership that honest? Reflecting on that post for the past three days has led me to writing this post. I struggle. Giving Feedback - Communication Skills Training from MindTools. Keeping Team Member Performance High, and Well-Integrated Watch this video to learn how to give feedback effectively.
"Performance review. " Does the mere mention of this event make your heart sink? Employees and managers the world over dread this ritual and therein lays the main problem: We have institutionalized the giving and receiving of feedback. We save up our comments and document all the things we note about a person's performance. No doubt the process is seen as unnerving and fear provoking. When done in the right way and with the right intentions, feedback communication is the avenue to performance greatness. Giving feedback effectively is a skill. Tip: Cultural Intelligence - Career Development From MindTools. Working Successfully With Diverse Groups High cultural intelligence gives you a deeper insight into your international colleagues' working styles. © iStockphoto/culture When you're working in an international environment, you need to make a real effort to understand the cultural backgrounds, beliefs and attitudes of the people around you.
If you don't, you'll struggle to get things done. Ozge Karaoglu's Blog - About apps and web tools, and being a teacher … About ds106. Digital Storytelling (also affectionately known as ds106) is an open, online course that happens at various times throughout the year at the University of Mary Washington… but you can join in whenever you like and leave whenever you need.
This course is free to anyone who wants to take it, and the only requirements are a real computer, a hardy internet connection, preferably a domain of your own and some commodity web hosting, and all the creativity you can muster. In August-December 2013, we ran an experimental open version of ds106 where… THERE WAS NO TEACHER! What? How is that possible? Learn more about the idea for Headless ds106 and how it planned out including an unexpected group collaboration for the story of GIFACHROME. The Headless ds106 content has been repackaged as an ongoing, not time bound Open DS106 Course Experience. LAUGHTER YOGA EXERCISE.
Passionately On Purpose. By Cara Lumen Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships.
It is a two way street. We have to learn to trust in ourselves, in our judgment, and our choices. And as a friend and business person we have to earn the trust of others. There are so many powerful synonyms for trust: faith, belief, hope, conviction, confidence, expectation, reliance, and dependence for starters. Passionately On Purpose.