Summer Workshops
Posted by Sharon M. Tresino on 19 Jun 2009 | Posted in: Inspiration and Motivation, Professional Development, Teachers and Teaching
I still remember the day in June when my principal asked me to attend a special science workshop. I was so excited…until I learned it was a two-week workshop in JULY! Because I was a newer teacher at the time, I thought it would be in my best interest to attend. Needless to say, though, I was not happy about giving up a good chunk of my vacation. All through June I dreaded the workshop. And when my alarm went off on the first morning of the workshop, I hit the snooze button at least five times. But believe it or not, once I got there, it was like I was in another land. I completely forgot about summer vacation. The presenter was awesome, the content was great, and the other teachers I met were so friendly! It turned out to be a wonderful experience! (Okay, I have to admit…the workshop was only half days, so I was by the pool by 1:00!)
What about you? Are you attending a workshop or conference this summer? Please share. I’d love to know what you’re learning about!
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I love most workshops because they are great places to meet some very fun and interesting people! I give workshops as well as attend workshops throughout the year.
My absolute favorite workshop in recent years was a book making workshop. The presenter was awesome! And the other participants were so fun! We took home 6 or 7 different types of homemade books and tons of ideas for how to use them with children of all ages. I now do mini bookmaking workshops with children and adults using these ideas and creating a few of my own. Very fun!
I don’t like giving up time during my summer to attend workshops. Luckily this is optional in my school district. We do have to attend professional development training but this is customized for our individual school and grade level. Nothing is scheduled for the month of July but PD starts in early August. This gives us time to get in any needed training before school starts in mid-August. I enjoy the much needed break in June/July, and am refreshed and ready to go when August arrives.
I have attended a one day educational course. It was a lot of fun. The class was on hands on science. I had a lot of fun doing experiments and brought home a lot of ideas to do with my class. Easy and cheap experiments! Have more training coming up in July.
If we attend training during the summer, we get a day off during the winter. I always do my best to make the time when I have the time. During the winter, I usually need that day off!
No one likes giving up the summer break to participate in workshops. However, there are alternatives webinars offered online. The best part about many webinars is that you can watch them at your leisure-and get some fabulous ideas.
Oh, I am right with you on this…I hate to have anything like that scheduled for summer. I love how we can do so many classes online now. That way we can do it when it rains or when it is not “pool time”.
Luckily a lot of the classes end up being a lot of fun!
I have already attended one required educational course and have another scheduled in July. Lucky for me they are both one day events. I just look at it as improving my skills, however an early wakeup call is not fun!