TIME
The cliché is time
flies when you are having fun! So where
has the time gone today? I am having a blast!
With the
exception of a few mini lessons interrupting the clicking of keys, today’s
literacy technology class has been independent work and the whispered sharing, configuring
and troubleshooting of websites by colleagues. I worked right through break
time not even realizing it was that time.
I was engrossed in exploring another site I was interested in including
into my project when lunch was announced.
I don’t want it
to be lunch time! I’m not ready. I want to finish what I’ve been doing. There isn’t enough time. Talk about an engaged learning!
My classroom project
building has been a fascinating process.
I have been totally absorbed in finding the perfect pictures and videos
for my Google Slides. The learning curve for construction has been steep but incredibly
enlightening. I observe that over the
course of this #UNHLit week I have become much more patient with navigating the
interfaces of different websites.
Practice enables understanding.
BUT the TIME it
takes to practice, to figure out, to preview videos and pictures, to lay-out,
insert, delete, and construct is consuming.
Where will I find the time to do this once I am working fulltime? My prep? Huh! What prep? It is always
consumed by meetings, phone calls and emails to return.
I am assured
that all this time is a valuable investment.
I have also been reminded that this is why Neebe and Roberts profess to do
only one thing at a time. BREATHE.
As my wise
father always sighs, “So, if you had your druthers…” If I had my druthers, I would want to have a
scheduled paid work week before school begins to prepare documents and presentations. Then I would have intermittent professional
days during the school year to continue to work on materials. Teachers’ time is invaluable and for Google
Classroom newbies, especially those mandated by SAUs, having time to become
familiar with Google Classroom tools and develop more presentations/assignments
etc. for use would be invaluable. Of course, this day would be paid with bottomless
cups of coffee and lunch provided!
Lynn, I need to also keep in mind the importance of trying one thing at a time. With everything we've learned, it would be easy to get carried away and spread ourselves too thin. I think by starting small we can easily use tools and make them valuable and meaningful for our students!
ReplyDeleteLynn, Look at you go! You have taken off! It does seem overwhelming and daunting at times, but it really will be worth it in the end. It's true. One thing at a time. Try one new thing for 30 minutes a week or one "new" lesson with technology each quarter. Before you know it, you'll be soaring! Good Luck and keep in touch. Susan
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