Off and Running

I haven't written for awhile, but it's September, and I'm enthused and energized about the new school year! I guess I feel that way most years, but this year even more so. Friends School of Baltimore is in the midst of a great deal of change, and it's exciting to be part of it.


Everyone has been asked to try one innovation in their class this year. I talked to a small group who wanted to learn more about Twitter and build a learning network, another teacher wants to work on a 2nd grade wiki for a social studies unit, someone else is spearheading a collaborative story based on our school theme of "Reflection, Resilience, and Renewal" using Storybird. This will involve students in pre-primary through 5th grade. The ideas just kept coming. It was amazing to see so many teachers willing to move out of their comfort zone and take risks.


Then someone asked me what I was planning, and I had to admit that I hadn't even thought about me. I was thinking of ideas for other people and thinking about how the tech team can support the Lower School faculty. Then I remembered that I'm participating in Powerful Learning Practice (PLP) which provides virtual professional development throughout the school year. I'm not sure how much time this will take, but I'm enthused, anxious, and a bit nervous. I need to stay sane and balanced! (Fat chance)


So I'm off and running for another year! I'm committed to write about where the PLP takes me, the innovation at Friends, and any other new things I learn this year.