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One of the nagging questions a few of my classmates and I had was how Aviva is able to find the time to update her classroom blog, her professional blog, and her class wiki so frequently. When I get home at night from after care I just want to collapse into a coma! Somehow hearing that Aviva doesn't have kids at home gave me a twinge of perverse satisfaction because if she did and was still able to accomplish all that she does I'd feel like a complete loser. It's sad that we as educators feel the need to compare ourselves to others, to hold ourselves up against some kind of standard. The truth is, we all do the best we can with what we have to work with. Aviva is an exceptional educator whose students are fortunate to benefit from her skills and talents. Every educator brings their own unique skill set to their role and that's what we need to remember. That and our support for and collaboration with one another.
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Thanks for the kind words, Lisa! One of the first things that I tell people is that I don't have a husband and kids. If I did, I wouldn't be able to do what I do. Doing all that I do is so important to me, that I don't know if I could give it up, but I make choices that work for me, and others make choices that work for them. I applaud all educators that can balance a family life and school life. I think that we all need to just compare ourselves to ourselves instead of trying to compare ourselves to others. We all give the most to our students every day, and this is what matters!
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Lisa, I was totally with you on that aspect of time management. Hearing what Aviva had to say was very impressive and it made me rethink all that I have going on right now. I am currently pregnant, have a 4 year old, and a husband, and I am teaching full time, and the second that the bell rings at school I am booting out the door to go home and spend time with my family, although I have been suffering some severe early pregnancy symptoms. I think that after hearing that Aviva took things in small steps, it made me feel better about what I have been trying to accomplish in my classroom, and like her, I have been trying to incorporate different things, piece by piece. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI also loved talking with the students. We always have to make sure it's about the children. We talk and talk and talk about technology, but we have to remember to connect with the children to make sure we are accomplishing our goals, but more importantly, that they are accomplishing theirs.
ReplyDeleteTime Management is difficult when it comes to technology. I find it hard sometimes to get done what I absolutely have to on a daily basis but I do my best. I think this is how it would be for integration of technology as well. Do what you can, start small and work your way up. I started last year with just emailing parents more and this year I worked up to having a classroom blog. I think it just takes time to get used to it and really adjusting your time to what works for you individually as everyone is different! Hope you feel better soon Krysta!
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