As a teacher-in-training I am taught that it is important to
work together with other teachers to borrow and share ideas. I can’t think of
to many better ways to do that then by blogging here lately. Blogging is such
an amazing tool that allows you to connect with teachers from all over and take
a step inside their classrooms. Through the use of a blog you can look up
classroom decorating ideas, party ideas, lesson ideas, discipline ideas,
incentives, classroom management plans, organization tips, and so so so much
more! On many of the teaching blogs I viewed I even noticed where they post a
link to their own teachers pay teachers store so that other teachers can
purchase their materials they have made for teaching. Talk about a smart way to
earn a bonus! Some of my favorite teacher blogs here lately are The First Grade
Parade (Her lesson ideas are so creative; any student is sure to love
them!), and First Grade Factory (Her back to school ideas are genius and her
organization skills are mind blowing!) It’s absolutely mind blowing how much
you can use a teaching blog for and best of all you can even use it as a tool
to help keep parents informed.
When I am a teacher I would like to create a blog dedicated
to reflecting on what has worked for me as a teacher. I want to list what
lessons I’ve enjoyed teaching and explain how other teachers can use them as
well. I also want to post pictures and tips for classroom organization and
management. I think by sharing these ideas it will make me more enthusiastic
about teaching, and allow me to strive to constantly seek improvements in
myself and my teaching style.
First of all, the title of this is great! Borrowing ideas from other teachers is one of the major ways we can improve our own strategies. This is especially great for those of us who are teachers-in-training or new teachers because we can view the experiences of more experienced teachers and what worked out for them.
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