Post Tagged with: "Career"

Building your PLN

videos September 16, 2010 at 2:59 pm Comments are Disabled

Building Your Own Personal Learning Network from Carl Anderson on Vimeo.

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Parker Palmer and “The Courage to Teach” renew teacher’s spirit

The Shift June 9, 2009 at 2:21 am Comments are Disabled

The pressures of teaching can often leave even the veterans among us feeling frazzled and confused. So it’s not surprising that newer teachers often begin to question their decision to enter the profession. Yael Grauer, a second year teacher in Tucson Arizona, recently overcame her own feelings of doubt during a recent Courage to Teach retreat, developed by educational activist Parker Palmer. The insights she gained through professional reflection left her refreshed, renewed, and ready for a new beginning.

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Daniel H. Pink

Quote of the Day May 17, 2009 at 12:38 am 2 comments

“The 6 career secrets no one ever told you: 1) There is no plan. 2) Think strengths, not weaknesses. 3) It’s not about you. 4) Persistence trumps talent. 5) Make excellent mistakes. 6) Leave an imprint.”

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