Starting the Year - Advice from BT II's and III's by Clyde Shafer https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6 What is something you wish you could tell a BT1 as they begin this school year? Starting in August, suggestions do you have to offer a BT1? What is it that you wish you had known or done during your first year at the start that you know or do now? en-us 2021-08-03 19:07:00 UTC 2021-08-03 20:15:21 UTC hello@padlet.com It gets better! mroe5 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668145679 Sometimes it feels like you will always be overwhelmed and that it will always be "too much"...but then a month later you look back and wonder why you were even stressed about that in the first place! Now you are a pro!]]> 2021-08-03 20:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668145679 don't give yourself extra stress!!! lkhan5 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668146097 there are going to be a bunch of amazing opportunities that come up, but only you know your limit. don't stress yourself out by taking on too much!! take it easy. take time off on the weekends for yourself. ]]> 2021-08-03 20:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668146097 Getchu a hobby https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668146552 Make time for yourself! If you have a hobby make sure to allow yourself time to enjoy it! If you don't have a hobby...find one? hahah Just make sure you make time for the things that you enjoy outside of teaching!]]> 2021-08-03 20:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668146552 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668146926
  • Go Slow!
  • Stay Consistent/Create a rhythm! 
  • Be willing to be the "student" each day. (Learn each day)!
  • Have grace with yourself, try to create work/life balance.
    • ]]>     2021-08-03 20:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668146926     Begin learning about your students as individuals day 1- Take the time to do this because they will listen better, want to work harder in your class, and you will ENJOY teaching and being around them more. https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668146976 2021-08-03 20:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668146976 surround yourself with positivity lkhan5 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668147356 negativity from others has a huge effect on how you feel about your job. focus on the positive aspects of this job. doing that helps you stay motivated and keeps you looking up]]> 2021-08-03 20:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668147356 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668147734 You do not learn everything you need to know to be a successful teacher in University! Be open to learning from those who have traveled the road you are on.]]> 2021-08-03 20:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668147734 Leave work at work! mroe5 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668147746 Easier said than done...but try to leave work at work! Even if you have to stay at school until 6pm every night or come in early everyday, try to keep your social/home life separate from your school life. You will be so glad to have your weekends and evenings free! :)]]> 2021-08-03 20:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668147746 Pack good lunches- something that will give you energy! Talking all day is more tiring than you would expect. AND drink water. https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668147979 2021-08-03 20:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668147979 the email can wait lkhan5 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668148310 at some point, you will be sitting with your family or friends having a good time and see your phone go off with an email notification from a student. your immediate thought might be "oh no! i must figure out why they need help" but trust me, it can wait. enjoy your you time and answer the email later on]]> 2021-08-03 20:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668148310 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668148494 Remember your "why"! Remember why you started teaching. ]]> 2021-08-03 20:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668148494 Notice who makes you feel excited to be a teacher and spend more time with them :) https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668148762 2021-08-03 20:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668148762 Stay positive! mroe5 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668149024 Surround yourself with people who bring you up and bring out the best out of you. Do NOT surround yourself with the negative Nancys and people who complain about it all. Surround yourself with the sunshines and the people who make you smile!]]> 2021-08-03 20:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668149024 Learn from your failures and successes https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668149081 Everything you do can be a learning experience just make sure you are paying attention! ]]> 2021-08-03 20:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668149081 Get Involved! mroe5 https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668150367 Become a representative of your school. Coach a sport, lead a club, volunteer, do extracurriculars, attend sporting events and plays and other events. You will be so glad you did!]]> 2021-08-03 20:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668150367 Don't take yourself so seriously! https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668150755 Don't take yourself so seriously! Let the kids see your personality! In my experience the kids feel much more comfortable learning from a person with faults rather then a teacher who "knows everything"]]> 2021-08-03 20:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cshafer3/gg095ov92rnd8nx6/wish/1668150755