An image that represents me or my teaching now by Margaret Polizos Peterson https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo Made with a warm "virtual" hug en-us 2018-08-29 16:59:14 UTC 2026-03-17 02:26:44 UTC hello@padlet.com I Spy webbs5 https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/637843315 While quarantined I had the pleasure of watching a house finch nest in our door wreath. What a fun up-close experience. The 5 chicks that hatched represent to me the possibilities of new ideas being nurtured before sending them out to the world; but also the responsibility I feel towards my students who look to me for guidance before "kicking them out of the nest." I always hope I can do each of my students justice before they take flight.]]> 2020-06-23 18:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/637843315 https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639234554 Moment of calm]]> 2020-06-24 20:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639234554 Can’t stop me now https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639316582 2020-06-24 22:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639316582 Snagged this real life shot of my kiddos a few weeks ago ulmerr https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639320966 It somehow captures the frustration, collaboration, and potential curiosity of digital learning/teaching.]]> 2020-06-24 22:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639320966 Drowning out the noise https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639372268 2020-06-25 00:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639372268 Still Life with Old Shoe sinclairt1 https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639460355 Old and mundane things, seen through a different lens... Kind of warped... and you just can't be sure any of them will still work for their intended purpose.]]> 2020-06-25 02:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639460355 https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639482453 Missing the real deal]]> 2020-06-25 02:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639482453 https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639483493 2020-06-25 02:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639483493 Taken shortly before "the end" https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639880068 This WAS the epitome of my classroom...and I'm so glad I snapped this pic...]]> 2020-06-25 11:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639880068 My mind in a million directions https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639907500 2020-06-25 12:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639907500 Trying to keep it light pullenmcgratha https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639948907 My kids added all of these silly characters before we closed down, but they also wrote the sad notes about the  impending closure and cancellation of the big show.

]]> 2020-06-25 12:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639948907 Holding fast https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639949074 2020-06-25 12:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639949074 Who knows? connollyn1 https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639953343 Not sure why we thought between both my husband and I teaching from home, two high school boys (one a senior) digital learning and an entire first floor renovation would be a good idea at the same time! Much of my life is IN BOXES and it is a surprise what you might find when looking!  Good times!

]]> 2020-06-25 12:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639953343 Caught in the mundane magpete https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639964393 I've had a crappy copy of this photograph (Bastienne Schmidt) on my bulletin board since 2009 and I love it. It seems to show how it feels to be prepared, theoretical, well dressed (the great dress, beautiful landscape) but still trapped by everyday totally mundane things like dirty laundry. ]]> 2020-06-25 13:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639964393 Doing the Best We Can https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639982670 I tried to teach my own students with the same quality and enthusiasm I would have had at school. At the same time, I was deciphering my own children's lessons from 4th, 7th, and 9th. We worked more hours a day than ever before and began to feel a bit haggard. I feel like this picture captures the spirit of working hard to do your best even though your world is kind of in a shambles, and your family/pets just want your attention back. 



]]> 2020-06-25 13:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639982670 Many tabs open— Should I close the old ones? Do I have the correct new ones? So many things to learn and many ideas I think will work. Are there so many open tabs that it is causing the “ system “ to slow down? https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639991770 2020-06-25 13:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/639991770 Keep Calm https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/640011590 2020-06-25 13:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/640011590 https://padlet.com/magpete/mdb7wk1mpfuo/wish/640116440 How do we move beyone this?

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