If I were a new teacher starting out today, I would definitely start out with blogging as a quick and easy way to connect. I have quickly noticed that teachers usually get bored by just writing lesson plans and talking about students.
So, it’s that time again. Monday blogs at the time of August signify for many new teachers a sudden end of summer and a hopefully fortuitous new school year.
I’m noticing that many teachers are blogging to vent their anxiety, trepidation, fears which is part of the new (or continuing)new teacher syndrome. Some teachers are panicking with last minute changes and news of their classes which they’ve received.
Now’s the time folks not to put your brain in panic zone (a little adrenaline never hurts) but to keep yourself in planning mode. Read good quality informative and updated blogs. If you are still unsure about where you should start in your planning, talk about it with your mentors, or any other experienced teacher you feel comfortable with if you have not yet been assigned a mentor.
It would be impossible to answer the needs of every single teacher, but please feel free to let me know if there is a particular blog I’ve overlooked. Every seasoned teacher is also a new teacher at heart!
Back to school headquarters (an excellent resource for everything connected to back to school)
As always let me know if these blogs are helpful for you.
Have you entered the New Teacher Giveaway? This month’s theme is back to school.