My Year as an Intern

           Some of the my ups and downs at my field site have been learning to have patience with these middle schoolers, though the ups outweigh the downs! Being in class with such an awesome mentor and all of these silly kids everyday was definitely a big plus!
        This year my nausea was probably learning to deal with middle school kids. Of course, I ended up loving all of the kids, but it was difficult because they are at this age.
        This year my elation was realizing this is truly what I want to do with my life and thanks to Mrs. Rowe, I have figured that out.
        When the author refers to being "forever committed" that really hits home, because this year has made me see that this is truly what I want to do with my life. This year, being in a 7th grade on-level reading class, I learned that these kids truly do want to have a great education and go somewhere in life, and that this class could be the point that they all realize that. As a teacher, I could be the thing that helps them want to have a successful future. Mrs. Rowe has been such an awesome mentor teacher and all of her advice has been such a big part of my decision.
        If I could change anything about my participation in my field site classroom, I would have taken charge a lot more. I would have done more one on one with the kids for sure.

                                Mrs. Rowe's Awesome Website!       

                                         

High School Teacher Creates New Educational App

The eNotebook could be useful in several different ways. In an elementary school, the kids could learn early on, useful note taking skills. For middle and high school, I know using this app during a lecture, or even just studying would help immensely.  I know using the app during my classes would help me take notes and help me remember important things.

I have never really considered making an app, but I think if I ever did one, I would make it useful for high school students. It would probably be an app that allows students to study in class and have reminders to help with classes.

eNotebook App

Beyond the Blackboard

The two biggest problems Stacey Bess encountered as a teacher at the homeless shelter were:

• She had no administration to help her with the school or the students.
• The school had nothing for her to work with for her students at her very first job ever.

The obstacles I may face one day are not near as bad as what Stacey had to deal with. I don't think I would have to deal with these things at least. I'm sure that the struggles I may face would be things like not having cooperative parents as a coach in high school, or even having trouble with student's behavior. Besides that, I do not think my problems would be half as bad as Stacey's were. 

Stacey Bess' Website

The Advantages of Technology in the Classroom

5 ways technology is used in the classroom:

• Accessing information
• Editing of written works
• Providing supplementary information
• Communicating
• Motivating students

Ways that have been most helpful in preparing you for life after high school:

• "Make the task of learning easier and allow for the creation of products that would once have been impossible"
• Teachers can also teach students to efficiently communicate with others across the globe.
• Technology grasps their attention and motivates them to be better.

Another advantage of using technology in the classroom 

• An advantage of technology in the classroom in my opinion, is the fact that the students have control of what the future holds with technology. With the kids learning about technology and bettering themselves for the future, they could one day be the next inventors or creators of the technology we now have.

         

      Advantages of Technology in the Classroom

My Involvement in TAFE

This year at region, I participated in the ELF test at UNT. At state I participated in the "Are You Pinterested in Teaching" breakout session. If I could have done anything different this year, it would have been to go for the Student of the Year award at state. I have learned so much this year and have loved working with this group.

TAFE Website

Who is Stacey Bess

Stacey Bess is a well-known author and educator who is most commonly known for her book-turned movie, "Beyond the Blackboard." This story based on the book Nobody Don't Love Nobody was about Stacey's first teaching job where she taught k-12th, when she told she'd only teach k-6th. The story is of the trials and hard times that Stacey went through at this school. Her service as a teacher has been much rewarded with the number of honors she has received. Stacey is now a public speaker, fighting for the rights of impoverished children. I think that if my passion was to do what she did, then I would most definitely be able to last in the circumstances.

Stacey Bess' Webpage

Bullying in School

          In my opinion, BISD does not necessarily have any problems with bullying that I know of. It is not of my knowledge to know about any other high schools,  middle or elementary schools that I do not attend though. From where I see it at Birdville High School, there is not much bullying. The only bullying I have witnessed was cyber-bullying. A student at Birdville created a twitter page to tell all about the problems at Birdville and about the students that were problems in their opinion. In my opinion, the bully should be punished severely because if you say the wrong thing to the wrong person, it could take a life. In my classroom, I will make the environment like that of a family so that no matter what, the bullying is minimal.

Bullying in Fort Worth Schools

Reflections of My Fall Semester Internship

This fall's field site experience was great! I liked it so much that I am staying for the spring semester :) I love the kids and their personalities that already show so much. I haven't even been with them for a full year and I have seen the kids grow so much. I have enjoyed being with the class and observing the way Mrs. Rowe runs her classroom. The things I could change that are in my control would be taking more initiative with the class and getting to know them better. By doing this, I will create a much better relationship with them and it will make a difference in the classroom. 

The Ideal Classroom

I think that this classroom in Lewisville is really great and I love the way the kids are all involved and working together! I would love for my classroom to have this kind of room, but I don't imagine that every kid would want to so I would give them an option. Half of the room could have desks and the other half have couches and bean bags. This could give the kids a choice and even if they want, it could become a prize for them doing something right. The classrooms that I have had with couches or something of comfort, I have gotten a lot out of. I think that kids would love that kind of room (Lewisville Classroom) because I know I would!