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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Try really hard not to think of your summer as a time that is so short & quick to pass by. Everyday is so special & shouldn’t be dreaded or wasted. But it is hard when the days with no school work seem so numbered.
Every day can feel like summer with the right attitude and atmosphere. Just surround yourself w/ good people, good books, positive thoughts & a positive environment.
One way I do this is by having my classroom and my home smell delightful! I have found these plug-in lights that look beautiful and provide a fragrance of your choice to float throughout the room and down the hall. They give off the look of candlelight, but are safe enough to leave on all the time.
As people walk into my classroom they comment on the wonderful smell. I can smell my scents clear down the hall. It helps put everyone in a better mood and spread the positive vibes throughout the building!
I am going to a few in-district workshops the end of July on new software we received this year and signing up for a workshop in August using cooperative learning to support differentiated instruction. I love workshops, any time of year. I don’t mind at all going over the summer!
My favorite part about summer workshops is that I don’t have to worry about making sub plans or wonder if my students are behaving. In the summer, I can engross myself in learning new strategies and become energized for the new year.
I would like to know if there are any workshops that any teachers would know of in the suffolk area of Long Island. The teachers at our school would love to go to them. We would be willing to go during the school day as we have done that before.
Thank You,
Miss Celeste
I get bored about 2 weeks after school gets out. So I would love to have the chance to go to some summer seminars. A friend of mine who teaches in Florida went on a cruise that was for teachers and she learned how to play chess and how to use it in the classroom. No a bad way to spend a week!
I am one of those teachers who actually likes most inservices. This summer I have attended a photo-story workshop, and am also going for a few other technology workshops. I look forward to learning during the summer, when I have less pressure on me. I think that learning new ideas, activities, and ways of doing things makes us better teachers for the coming year!
I don’t like giving up my summer days but this is the best time to learn new information, before the pressure of preparing lessons is on. I have enjoyed the ones that I have attended so far and have many exciting ideas for next school year.
I’m attending workshops this summer. I attended a couple 1 hour workshops last week (June) as well as a 3 day workshop through my district next month (July). I leave most of the workshops with many new ideas for my classrooms, so I don’t mind going. The workshops are good for recertification hours, so I make sure to get a certificate at the end. It’s a two-for-one deal!
I have to admit that I love to go to workshops in the summer. I get a lot of good ideas and it makes me look forward to starting the next year so that I can use the ideas in my classroom. This might change when my kiddo gets a little older, but for right now I really enjoy it. Plus, we always get a TON of free stuff for our rooms!
I have been teaching almost 30 years and I still try to attend at least one workshop in the summer. I love new ideas. I too love my Active Board and this summer will attend a Technology Workshop that will have special sessions on the Active Board and Smart Board. As teachers we owe a lot to our students and their parents.
I am lucky enough to take a few tecnology workshops this summer! I have to admit that I AM A SMARTBOARD-AHOLIC and can’t wait to learn a few new ideas to use with my students and to share with my fellow first grade teachers.
Colleen
I’ll be a first year teacher next year and signed up for several workshops in our district. I’m looking forward to learning ideas to bring to the classroom.