tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post5848139982732926444..comments2024-01-04T09:45:52.185-05:00Comments on Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom: Morale...Get Some!Steven W. Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094504771347267059noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-70287977333330316122010-03-15T00:48:42.509-04:002010-03-15T00:48:42.509-04:00I've been teaching for over 16 years now and h...I've been teaching for over 16 years now and have had my good days and bad. You have to cherish the gems. Whether it is a downer colleague, administrator, parent, or student, you have to rely on the good moments. The moments that make you say, "Now this is why I am a teacher!" The grass is never greener on the other side. And although I sometimes I have those days where I think I want to change professions, deep down I know that what I do is making a difference in the world, one child at a time!kellysmith612https://www.blogger.com/profile/06646843945381198679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-81977402086138197992010-03-10T23:26:20.492-05:002010-03-10T23:26:20.492-05:00I just found your Blog and I am so excited ... it ...I just found your Blog and I am so excited ... it is so important to find a community of like-minded educators to help keep the sight-lines high. <br /><br />Times are beyond tough in California schools right now ... we are all just trying to focus on the moment ... on the difference we can make with our students and colleagues today.<br /><br />With pink-slips looming it can be easy to fall into useless rumination ... my PLN is a lifeline - it keeps me out of the morass ...dlditmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-33648946387770969862010-03-05T07:43:06.368-05:002010-03-05T07:43:06.368-05:00I agree with Kelly, one bad apple can ruin the who...I agree with Kelly, one bad apple can ruin the whole bushel so we have to continue to keep working with that bad apple and not shy away. The responsibilities placed on teachers can be a very heavy load and we have to be good listeners and offer support and encouragement on a daily basis. Great Post!Kathy Adkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-21044210118271560332010-03-04T20:25:05.307-05:002010-03-04T20:25:05.307-05:00I love the image you found, made me laugh out loud...I love the image you found, made me laugh out loud! <br />Morale is tricky, one bad apple can ruin the whole bushel, as you experienced. But, one cheerful, passionate teacher can also turn a school around. We are experiencing a major lack of morale at my school right now. It is draining. I feel lucky to have my PLN to keep me boosted and going but one foot in the building and you can feel it weighing on you. I can't identify exactly what the problem is but the feeling is definitely there.<br />It takes everyone working together to improve the morale of a school. I don't think the responsibility falls solely on the teachers or the administration. We should all work together toward a positive end.Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-63618357699545512692010-03-04T11:34:41.858-05:002010-03-04T11:34:41.858-05:00This post is right on! In my building we have som...This post is right on! In my building we have some real "Debbie Downers" that always feel like bringing everyone else down. We all get a little frustrated at times in a school building but it shouldn't affect the learning of the students or others in the building. As a librarian I hear a lot of the students talk about some of the teachers they've had and which ones they enjoy having in class, the positive educators are always the classes the students enjoy and take the most out of. Great post!dtbollehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310251742948543235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-73939224085840740182010-03-04T08:39:13.114-05:002010-03-04T08:39:13.114-05:00@Mark...you can click the archive link or you can ...@Mark...you can click the archive link or you can just visit http://edchat.pbworks.com. Cheers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379925094405907573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-62693847666233722752010-03-04T08:32:59.316-05:002010-03-04T08:32:59.316-05:00OK, I want to "read the archive" in the ...OK, I want to "read the archive" in the Edchat. Could ya help a newbe tweeter and tell me how? Please?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138917080657571025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-41120074611174075442010-03-04T08:27:17.697-05:002010-03-04T08:27:17.697-05:00Steven, Great post. We are battling some morale is...Steven, Great post. We are battling some morale issues in my school this year and it has made for some pretty frustrating days. The students can absolutely feel it and understand what's going on. I've had some amazing discussions with one of my classes about what's going on in the school and they were very quick to tell me about those teachers they've had that didn't care or hated their job. They mentioned how de-motivated they became while in these teachers' classrooms. One student stated "When teachers are excited about being here, it makes us feel good and want to work hard." I think that sums it up perfectly.Jerry Swiatekhttp://twitter.com/jswiateknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052335608137625664.post-75269006456456722592010-03-04T08:25:47.023-05:002010-03-04T08:25:47.023-05:00Well said! I recognize a tweet or two of mine ther...Well said! I recognize a tweet or two of mine there :-)( @flourishingkids) I have been thinking as well about morale since edchat the other day and have committed myself to being more positive role with my peers. I work with quite a few teachers who are frustrated, angry and act helpless instead of taking an action to help themselves. I vent like everyone else, but try to come to a place where I think of what to do about the issue. When I am upset with a decision, I think about my role, explore my options, and talk with my principal behind closed doors. Others are not so brave though I hope to influence them to do so! You are so right though. We must create the daily environment we want to see. Idealistic? maybe, but we have a tough enough job without making it harder with negativity. Thanks for the reminder.Joan Young (aka Mancini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06862764260067132727noreply@blogger.com