If we look back 20 years ago…
Nobody will believe that camera, video, and even a calculator would be available on a cell phone!Ā
Here is my 2050 story…Ā
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Day: 30 March 2022
OR MAYBE JUST WHELMED
Photo by Elisa Ventur on Unsplash
This week, I have been feeling very stressed about everything. All of the assignments are due soon, and I just found out that I have to prepare a science unit on the topic of electromagnetism. I am not familiar with this unit at all and of course, I started to feel very anxious and stressed about what to do š
Now what?
I tried my best to stay positive and turned this struggle into a learning opportunity!! I asked my colleagues from this PDP program about what they would do in this situation and how they would cope with stress.
Here are some of the responses I have received. (And yes, I have consent from my colleagues!)
“I also procrastinate and avoid thinking about things which hides the stress from my brain” -Sean
“I sign off from all my devices and read a book or go for a walk” -Filippa
“Quick calls to friends/family” -Mel
“Just remind myself that I chose this program and I am in a very privileged position. I think of what Ukrainians and other people are going through in conflict zones and refugee camps, and my problems are instantly put into perspective and seem quite manageable in comparison” -Lynda
I think all of these responses are meaningful and valuable. Teachers usually get burned out easier and therefore, it is extremely important for us, the future teachers, to really know how to take care of ourselves…
This also reminds me of something Joanna Lake said that it’s good to remember for life and practicum:
āI am enoughā
You donāt always have to be awesome, but you are always enough…
Thanks for having me today #edci336 @mpaskevi @richmccue I can't wait to see these future educators in our schools!
— Joanna Lake (@JoannaTeaches) March 25, 2022
How to get more than 24 hrs?
I just don’t have enough time!!
This is probably one of the most common things people say… Yes, the most common one for teachers as well…
Time Management Strategies…
I asked 20 people from my class about their time management strategies
Here are the responses I receivedĀ
Google Tasks
- keep track of all the things I need to do
- categorize by subject, date
- calendar that is colour coded to keep track of activities
Physical agenda and ChecklistsĀ Ā ā
- cross things off my list
“I love physically crossing things off. It feels more real to me” -Mel
Time blocksĀ
- divide your day into blocks of time
- each block is dedicated to accomplishing a specific task
I try to write down what I need to do and create “time blocks” for the things I need the finish -Sean
I also block off chunks of time for each thing, but donāt beat myself up if something takes longer than I anticipated -Vanessa
Timer
- setting a timer for a certain time and focusing on one thing for that amount of time.
Other Tips
- do more boring tasks first so you have the exciting ones to look forward to
- start with the easiest things that will take the least amount of time
- prioritizing your list of things
- compare what is urgent vs. what you can get done quickly vs. what you can put on the back burner.
BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY
BE KIND TO YOURSELF!
- include some things that are easy, so that you still feel like youāve accomplished something even if you donāt get through the entire list
If Iām having a bad day, Iāll put a few easy things on there then Iām like oh look I am doing things! I really like that trick. Writing down the small things really helps me notice that I did do things, even if it was just taking care of myself -Vanessa
I also heard an amazing motto which is who I want to be as a teacher and as a person really. āDo your best and nothing lessā. You can only do what you can do! If you put your best effort in, You should be proud and it should be celebrated! -Stephanie
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