EduBlog Insights

I finally got back to the high school. The governor closed schools on

one of our meeting days (to conserve fuel). Doesn’t he know that that’s

prohibited during blogging days? Then the students and teachers had a

week off for fall break which I hope they all thoroughly enjoyed!

The Getting Heard group got to

reply to those of you who were kind enough to comment to them. They

replied to all of you so check it out. They were mesmerized by the

comments and were glued to the screen as they formed their replies.

They didn’t get to another post as they didn’t have enough time. How do

you high school teachers manage in these short class times?

I found out that one

of the students dropped out of school. I hate that. He was

a neat student. Smart, too. Another one lost. We need more options.

The Teacher Cadet group got

their blogs today (after scuffling with laptops for a while). This high

school does have a lab but it’s not available. These students are wondering about

a lot of things and have asked bunches of questions. You can read a lot

between the lines of their posts. They posted about the class and why

they’re thinking about teaching as a career. I know they’d love to hear

from those of you in the field. It’s an interesting group, too.

Well, my two blogging groups are very different and very

challenging.One group is all male. One is all female except for one

male.  I

have lots of thoughts and questions myself. I’m the real learner in

this quest. It’s great to be back in the classroom again. I really

marvel at the teachers and all they’re doing. One of the best things

about this school is observing the connections that go on between

faculty, staff and students, both in the halls and the classrooms. It’s

real at this school. It’s a school that’s truly making connections with

the kids I’m glad most of the J.H. House kids go here.

On that note, I’ve even gotten to see some of my former students. My

have they grown! They’re not in my blogging classes

(unfortunately)  but maybe later, if I can make some inroads here.

One thing keeps hitting me in the face though. 

Having technology that works and is readily available is a must! That’s

becoming more and more apparent. This is a good school, more than 500

computers, but it’s not ready and available (easily) for all students

at all times.   I don’t think many teachers who are

overwhelmed with so many expectations from so many quarters will have