Comments for one teacher's journey http://cpeppler.edublogs.org Blogging my way to better teaching... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:44:20 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on Something’s gotta give… by Tom Chambers http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Tom Chambers Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:44:20 +0000 http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/#comment-33 Doesn't it seem that you could be hurting your students in the end here? If you're not sure about teaching and don't have the motivation to provide the positive work environment that so many students need to strive, then why teach? In my opinion, the sooner you get out of there the sooner you can have the time with your family that you desire. If you don't do it for yourself, why don’t you do it for those students who would have to deal with a teacher who has a lack of motivation? In the end, you’re not happy and I imagine that it is fairly obvious to your students. "A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on a cold iron." - Horace Mann Doesn’t it seem that you could be hurting your students in the end here?

If you’re not sure about teaching and don’t have the motivation to provide the positive work environment that so many students need to strive, then why teach?

In my opinion, the sooner you get out of there the sooner you can have the time with your family that you desire.

If you don’t do it for yourself, why don’t you do it for those students who would have to deal with a teacher who has a lack of motivation?

In the end, you’re not happy and I imagine that it is fairly obvious to your students.

“A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on a cold iron.” – Horace Mann

]]> Comment on Blogger Bio by EDin08.com http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-32 EDin08.com Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:19:27 +0000 #comment-32 Dear Education Blogger, I just wanted to make sure that you were invited to our education "Blogger Summit". We hope you can make it and feel free to share this invitation with any other bloggers in the area that might be interested. The invitation is attached below. Alex ED In '08 Blogger Summit -------------------------------- Strong American Schools is excited to announce the ED in '08 Blogger Summit. Conference details are as follows: May 14th - 15th Palomar Hotel, Washington DC Registration is Free! An opening reception is scheduled on the evening of Wednesday, May 14th. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served before the screening of a new documentary film on education, Two Million Minutes. A Q&A session with the filmmakers is set to follow. Then join us for an all-day conference on May 15th. Nowhere else will you have an opportunity to meet and network with fellow education bloggers, participate in panels, attend workshops, and help tackle some tough questions on the state of education in America. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP today! Register at http://edin08.com/bloggersummit/ Dear Education Blogger,

I just wanted to make sure that you were invited to our education “Blogger Summit”. We hope you can make it and feel free to share this invitation with any other bloggers in the area that might be interested. The invitation is attached below.

Alex
ED In ‘08 Blogger Summit

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Strong American Schools is excited to announce the ED in ‘08 Blogger Summit. Conference details are as follows:

May 14th – 15th
Palomar Hotel, Washington DC
Registration is Free!

An opening reception is scheduled on the evening of Wednesday, May 14th. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served before the screening of a new documentary film on education, Two Million Minutes. A Q&A session with the filmmakers is set to follow.

Then join us for an all-day conference on May 15th. Nowhere else will you have an opportunity to meet and network with fellow education bloggers, participate in panels, attend workshops, and help tackle some tough questions on the state of education in America.

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP today!

Register at http://edin08.com/bloggersummit/

]]> Comment on Something’s gotta give… by Jeanette http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Jeanette Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:23:48 +0000 http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/#comment-27 This is a delayed response... but only because I too, have been feeling way behind. In fact, as I began to read your post, it sounded exactly the way I've felt for the last six weeks or so. But here's the thing - I'm not a classroom teacher. I'm a principal, and have been out of the classroom since 1999. Trust me - you don't have all that you have on your plate because of the job you have - you have it on your plate because of the person and professional that you are. That tendency, to take on more and more, will follow you into whatever specific job you take on. So, follow your heart - go where you want to be, and do what makes you feel fulfilled. Find balance in whatever you take on, and enjoy the challenges your choices bring. It's part of who you are, so the trick is to pull it together into a "you" that makes you happy. This is a delayed response… but only because I too, have been feeling way behind. In fact, as I began to read your post, it sounded exactly the way I’ve felt for the last six weeks or so. But here’s the thing – I’m not a classroom teacher. I’m a principal, and have been out of the classroom since 1999. Trust me – you don’t have all that you have on your plate because of the job you have – you have it on your plate because of the person and professional that you are. That tendency, to take on more and more, will follow you into whatever specific job you take on.

So, follow your heart – go where you want to be, and do what makes you feel fulfilled. Find balance in whatever you take on, and enjoy the challenges your choices bring. It’s part of who you are, so the trick is to pull it together into a “you” that makes you happy.

]]> Comment on Something’s gotta give… by Clay Burell http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Clay Burell Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:42:17 +0000 http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/#comment-26 I'm going to keep it short and say thanks for the Twitter connection - I followed back :) - and if you haven't read Sean Law's <a href="http://slamteaching.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Slam Teaching</a>, he has a nice way of challenging ideas of the necessity to follow the rules of homework and piles of grading in order to be a "good teacher." Hope you continue charting your evolution. My own post "On Leaving Teaching to Become a Teacher" has blown me away with the response. Lots of people feeling this. I’m going to keep it short and say thanks for the Twitter connection – I followed back :) – and if you haven’t read Sean Law’s Slam Teaching, he has a nice way of challenging ideas of the necessity to follow the rules of homework and piles of grading in order to be a “good teacher.”

Hope you continue charting your evolution. My own post “On Leaving Teaching to Become a Teacher” has blown me away with the response. Lots of people feeling this.

]]> Comment on Something’s gotta give… by Ann O http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Ann O Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:03:12 +0000 http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/#comment-25 Take it one day at a time. I've been teaching computers/ math for six years now. I get the spread thin feeling, too. It's so important to put first things first (family) and the rest will follow. I can't follow everything myself at times, but I know more now than I did six years ago by just doing one new thing at a time. Getting involved in blogs, wikis, Twitter (and Pownce) has helped me grow. Look at all your options and see where your heart leads you. As Marie said, questioning is healthy. Take it one day at a time. I’ve been teaching computers/ math for six years now. I get the spread thin feeling, too. It’s so important to put first things first (family) and the rest will follow. I can’t follow everything myself at times, but I know more now than I did six years ago by just doing one new thing at a time. Getting involved in blogs, wikis, Twitter (and Pownce) has helped me grow. Look at all your options and see where your heart leads you. As Marie said, questioning is healthy.

]]> Comment on Something’s gotta give… by Marie Coleman http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Marie Coleman Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:19:14 +0000 http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/12/17/somethings-gotta-give/#comment-23 The questioning process is stressful, but healthy! I've no doubt if you keep your eyes and ears open, you'll 'discover' your next step - whether it be something entirely new or just changing from within! And to plug 'lifelong learning' - never hurts to explore those courses or certifications that might open the door when you are ready --- speaking from 25+ years of experience! The questioning process is stressful, but healthy! I’ve no doubt if you keep your eyes and ears open, you’ll ‘discover’ your next step – whether it be something entirely new or just changing from within! And to plug ‘lifelong learning’ – never hurts to explore those courses or certifications that might open the door when you are ready — speaking from 25+ years of experience!

]]> Comment on Blogger Bio by Eric Schmidt http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Eric Schmidt Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:30:59 +0000 #comment-22 Mr. Peppler! I came across a link to your blog while idly browsing one morning on the NBPS homepage (something which nobody should make a habit of, incidentally). The way you're incorporating blogging and the Internet into your teaching is very innovative -- and probably only a few years ahead of its time. I am really, really impressed, and you should be commended. Eric Schmidt Mr. Peppler! I came across a link to your blog while idly browsing one morning on the NBPS homepage (something which nobody should make a habit of, incidentally).

The way you’re incorporating blogging and the Internet into your teaching is very innovative — and probably only a few years ahead of its time. I am really, really impressed, and you should be commended.

Eric Schmidt

]]> Comment on Gee, if only I could attend some Professional Development… by cpeppler http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/09/22/gee-if-only-i-could-attend-some-professional-development/comment-page-1/#comment-18 cpeppler Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:37:17 +0000 http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/09/22/gee-if-only-i-could-attend-some-professional-development/#comment-18 Funny you should mention it, technotuesday. Shortly after writing the post, I realized (probably as I popped my earbuds in) that I forgot to list podcasting. I have subscriptions to a number of ed and non-ed podcasts, and that is usually what I listen to in the car. Perhaps it has just become so second nature to me, like all the rest is... Funny you should mention it, technotuesday.

Shortly after writing the post, I realized (probably as I popped my earbuds in) that I forgot to list podcasting. I have subscriptions to a number of ed and non-ed podcasts, and that is usually what I listen to in the car. Perhaps it has just become so second nature to me, like all the rest is…

]]> Comment on Gee, if only I could attend some Professional Development… by technotuesday http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/09/22/gee-if-only-i-could-attend-some-professional-development/comment-page-1/#comment-17 technotuesday Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:40:17 +0000 http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/09/22/gee-if-only-i-could-attend-some-professional-development/#comment-17 I would sggest you add a few podcasts to your repertoire of PLE's. My story s similar to yours, and after 22 years of teaching, i can still say I learn something new everyday, and I actually crave it. Can't gt enough! I can recommend a few podcasts too, and I really think you should visit EdTech Talks, a site that offers live webcasts where you can participate via Skype and/or chat. The programming on EdTech Talk is WONDERFUL Professional Development, and my absolute favorite is Tuesday nights at 9PM EST for the Women of Web 2.0. I don't always get to "tune in" live, but the good news is it is a published podcast too a few days after the show. Contact me if you'd like to know of the blogs I read or the podcasts/webcasts I listen and participate in. It can really rachet up your learning. I would sggest you add a few podcasts to your repertoire of PLE’s. My story s similar to yours, and after 22 years of teaching, i can still say I learn something new everyday, and I actually crave it. Can’t gt enough! I can recommend a few podcasts too, and I really think you should visit EdTech Talks, a site that offers live webcasts where you can participate via Skype and/or chat. The programming on EdTech Talk is WONDERFUL Professional Development, and my absolute favorite is Tuesday nights at 9PM EST for the Women of Web 2.0. I don’t always get to “tune in” live, but the good news is it is a published podcast too a few days after the show. Contact me if you’d like to know of the blogs I read or the podcasts/webcasts I listen and participate in. It can really rachet up your learning.

]]> Comment on Gee, if only I could attend some Professional Development… by Rachel http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/09/22/gee-if-only-i-could-attend-some-professional-development/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Rachel Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:19:32 +0000 http://cpeppler.edublogs.org/2007/09/22/gee-if-only-i-could-attend-some-professional-development/#comment-16 Wow, you said it so well! I hope your voice is heard. I wish that in our district we could be given credit for the 2.0 activities that we take on and learn on our own time. I would love to have further conversation about this! Great points and well stated. Wow, you said it so well! I hope your voice is heard. I wish that in our district we could be given credit for the 2.0 activities that we take on and learn on our own time. I would love to have further conversation about this! Great points and well stated.

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