Shelly

This is my daughter’s creative work. When she studies, she draws. It seems to ground her, giving her space in her head to gather her thoughts. I also think she is quite talented. I am so pleased that she has found her way to learn.

I don’t draw, or doodle, or sketch. I don’t feel that it would help me to concentrate at all.

Today, I study by the pool. Why? Because I can. Lockdown means I can’t work, no live lectures or library trips either. So today, this is where you will find me.

My studies in connected learning environments had brought me here... research into the use of Twitter in educational settings.

This week I will be working full time. I am early childhood trained yet teaching middle school classes. Yes it’s a challenge, but I really do enjoy it.

Working in schools keeps my knowledge current. I am able to attend PD, observe more experienced teachers, and engage in real world classroom procedures.

My notes are not pretty, colour coded, or even all that neat. But that’s not why I take notes. I need to take notes to learn. As I read I highlight what stands out to me; the things I feel are important. Then I write them all down. Writing helps me commit these thoughts to memory. Without this strategy, I could find myself lost in my readings. At the end of the chapter I may not be able to recall anything I have read.

I’m Shelly, mum, teacher and student all in one! I have just embarked on a journey to explore connected learning environments as part of my Masters of Educational Leadership and Management. Todays job was to prepare my study environment so next week I am ready to hit the ground running...

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