Collaboration is key for my teaching practice! I love sharing and listening to others at school, across my county, in Florida and across the US. Teachers have so much to share and so little time to share it. Sometimes we just have to set time aside and take the time. Yes, the papers to grade will still be there and may be dust in my house, but I feel refreshed!
Our school and county are supporting teachers and not only encouraging collaboration, but finding creative ways to plan for additional time for collaboration. It does call for a little extra planning for the teachers, but it is nice to have extra time to plan and collaborate on instruction as well as assessment.
I have been blessed to live in sunny Florida as there is an abundance of bloggers here! It is encouraging and comforting to see what others are doing across the state. We can relate to each other, share stories, experiences, frustrations and accomplishments. It has become such a support system!
What is more fun sharing with these fabulous bloggers and teachers? A meet up at Sea World where Florida teachers get in FREE! Yes, you heard me right! A school id, pay stub and your teaching certificate is what you need for your FREE annual pass! #
Teacher bloggers and Teachers Pay Teachers has encouraged collaboration with so many. That's why we all get read blogs, isn't it? A new idea, connections and a quest for innovative approaches is what brings us all together.
Last weekend I went to New York to meet other teachers from across the country. We had time to sight see, enjoy dinners together, attend a Brain Pop training, and visit the TpT offices to meet the faces behind the scene! We even had time for a show on Broadway. #tpttakesnyc
There were definitely lots of teacher superstars there! Do you see any faces you recognize? All I can say is I am re-energized, inspired and ready to take on my firsties! It was an amazing weekend.
So tell me, do you take the time to collaborate? I do hope you can find the time. I know it makes me a better teacher as my teaching practice evolves.
