This month marks the 3rd annual Connected Educators Month, and there are activities around the world linking teachers with each other for professional growth and learning. My first question to you is the title for this post "Are you connected?" If you are reading this post, then either you are or someone you know felt the need to share this with you hoping you would get connected. Connected Educators Month was born out of the Department of Educations Connected Educators initiative a few years ago and has exploded into a global movement. Traditional professional development usually involves some prescheduled seminar on an isolated topic that has little meaning or benefit to most of those attending. Connected educators are able to get the information and tools they need when they need it. It does not require speaker for hire or a day set aside just for learning. One of the most beneficial tools for connecting is Twitter . Most people are initially reluc...
Being an educator is not for the faint of heart. People are always telling you that it can't be done. As teachers you rise to the challenge, not out of defiance or rebellion, but because you have a source of strength that allows you to do what needs to be done. This blog will focus on honing your craft, developing strength as a teacher. That way when others tell you it can't be done, you boldly respond, "Wait...Hold my chalk!"