So hard to believe that there are less an 8 weeks left to the school year. Last year at this time I was still working on IEP's and trying to think about how we were going to be a 1 to 1 school. This year it seems to different.
All of my IEP's and ETR's have been done since the end of March. I had my 2nd OTES evaluation today. I originally completed my first OTES evaluation early in the year. In my mind it went well overall. I was fortunate enough to have data about my kiddos since I looped with them since 6th grade. It was a safe bet as it was also my reading class. We had been doing amazing things in reading and I wanted to showcase them.
This time around I went outside of my comfort zone and had my principal observe me in a general education setting. I haven't been observed in a general education classroom since my 2nd year of teaching. To complicate things even more, I wanted to showcase the use of technology within the school and most of the class had OAA scored above 430 (talk about the other end of the spectrum.) Being 1 to 1 this year has caused a great deal of headaches, we learned a great deal and I wanted to showcase. So my students app smashed and made them into iMovie trailers. I was proud of the kids who presented today, they only had a few days to complete the assignment and had to present to the entire class and the school principal. Aside from some little blips (not enough space and Apple TV not allowing us on) I think it went well. The kids have already asked "What are we going to do next?"
About this time of year, I start thinking about the next school year. I know I shouldn't rush it but I use my summers to front load my plans. I might not have everything written out but I have an idea of what I want to do. It makes my life more enjoyable. Today I started a quest to find new tables for my classroom. I'm thinking round ones and a little birdy told me there might be some in storage. Now to just convince the powers that be to allow me to use them in my room.
I guess I should focus on my upcoming presentation at BGSU Mobile Learning Symposium first...
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