Education Week: Professional Development
Since I am new to the teaching profession and did not become a teacher through traditional means, I want to make sure that I gather all the available knowledge about teaching I can get my hands on. This will also be a way for me to keep up with the ever changing culture that is education.
On Special Education
The 450 student school that I teach at has a high percentage of students that currently have or have had an individualized education plan. They require attention in ways that I need to be familiar. On top of that the few students that are at the high end of the spectrum need to also be served. This blog has information about special education from parents, in legal issues, the advantages/disadvantages, etc.
Education Week Blog: Beyond School
Since I do teach at a high school, the students are seeing that school is not just from 8:00 in the morning to 3:00 in the afternoon. Also, with everything that the Florida Department of Education has schools in need of improvement doing, they are seeing that they are not getting all of the material the class has to offer. The only answer to this troubling question is how can we get the education to continue after the release bell rings.
College Bound
I am a senior sponsor this year and have always taught the upper level high school math classes. I need to stay abreast to what colleges are strong in what subjects, and what types of students are being accepted into which colleges. I also need to make sure that I am preparing the students for college, so this feed will filter that information right to me.
Education Week: E-Learning
I have several students that are currently taking courses on Florida Virtual School. I need to know how to help my students. At the conclusion of this class I would like to create my own E-Learning software, system, lesson plans, etc. Since the students are practically born with cell phones in their hands and know how to operate gaming systems before they can talk, E-Learning is a true need for educating this generation.
