Annual Learning Plan

Annual Learning Plan

Alright, I made a promise to myself to blog more.  In fact you can read about my passion to keep blogging here. In June, we found out we were expecting. I promised myself that I would continue my own professional growth, reflection and sharing on this blog no matter what.  

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Life got in the way. 

Nope.  I change that. 

 Life happened.  I was exhausted with this pregnancy.  At times I would come home, sit in front of the computer with my blog up ready to write and my eyes would get so heavy.  My mind cloudy and all I wanted to do was rest.  That is what I did.  I rested.  I grew a baby and became a new mommy.  My little guy is just so handsome.  Trust me.  

The most handsome baby in the world.  

No mother's bias here I swear.

Now I am back.  I feel charged and ready to share my ideas and what has been happening and will happen in my classroom. 

Yesterday I was asked by my admin to review my annual learning plan.  I know that every school board does something similar but it may be called something different.  This document reviews your professional goals, action plans, strategies and the in services, courses or professional readings you have done.

Most of the document was easy to fill out.  The part that had me questioning was the professional reading.  I admit I have not sat down and opened a "teacher" book in a long time and read it from front to back.  That is not my PD anymore.  

The biggest source of my PD reading is from Twitter.  

Seriously no joke.  

I am not a huge tweeter myself but I read many teachers, speakers, leaders and motivators via twitter.  I have so many favourites like @AngelaMaiers who motivated me to explore genius hour.  If you have not taken the time to read her website or watch her TED talk, try it out.  

Today my question of reflection for myself is:

How to I keep track of my own professional growth and development?  

I will ponder about it a while.  I will get back to this thought. 

 What do you use to track your own professional development? Do you incorporate blogs that you have read that have motivated you as an educator?  Do you have thoughts? I would love to hear your feedback.

Currently May

Currently May

I had fully intended to link up sooner but this has been a very busy month.  Seriously!  I don't know where to find time.  I had full intentions of posting the Currently from Oh'Boy 4th Grade but time has gone...where?  I really could not tell you. 

I created this yesterday.

 

Listening: As I was working on the lap top he was sharing his plans for the day of what he hopes we could do together.  Sweet.

Loving: Twitter.  I have been reading posts every day now.  I am using it as a PLC.  I am inspired by all the wonderful teachers.  There are so many teachers that are such an inspiration!  Really and truly.

Thinking:  I was thinking on Saturday that I should go into work.  I did this morning.  Sunday morning most people are snug in their beds. I went into the school. It was amazing.  I feel planned for the week, caught up on some of my marking and went through a pile of papers. I made a plan for myself not to stay longer then lunch.  I stuck to it.  Want to know a secret?  I ran through the halls of the school!  Just once from the photocopier to my classroom.  Just because I could! 

Wanting: More time with my students.  They move on to high school in just a few weeks. I am enjoying this group of students so much that I do wish I had more time with them.

Needing: Grade assistance! I am currently using Evernote for my anecdotal notes but I don't feel like it is quite working for me.  Suggestions?

Summer Bucket List:  I have been inspired by Dan Meyer.  Read his blog if you have not had the chance.  He has lessons and videos included.  Math that is real life.  I hope to use some of my time off to do this.  Check out his blog if you have not had the chance!  Amazing.