Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Web Conferences
Talk about your experience with the web conferences. Describe how you were feeling before the conference. What did you do to prepare? Describe how you felt during the conference. Did you feel stressed? Confident? Comfortable? Like this is what you were meant to do with your life :)? After reflecting on the experience, how would you evaluate it? What went well? What went not so well? What did you learn about yourself through this experience? What did you learn about high school students? What did you learn about teaching?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
I must say that the hours before I did my web conference, I was very nervous. Not only would I be conferencing with students I didn't know very well, but one of my students did not turn in an essay on their blog space. We weren't sure if I would be conferencing with the girl anyway or if she just wouldn't talk to me, so that left me a little on edge.
As the conferences actually happened, I began to feel more comfortable. The girl that didn't post a paper had questions to ask me, so that helped the conference right along. And I felt useful even though I didn't have her paper in front of me. :) I think the rest of the confrences went alright, no major bumps or obsticals. I did find that I need to be more familiar with MLA formatting. But I think I got past that pretty well and still was helpful.
I've found that I need to gain confidence in myself. I have been taught this material and I am completely capable of affectively teaching students. I think the confidence will come with time and practice. And it helped that all of my students were very willing to listen and ask questions. They all had great ideas and really were interested in their topics too, which is great to see!
As for what I've learned about teaching, I know that I'm meant to be a teacher. I was really doubting myself and my abilities (I think we all get a little nervous about life decisions sometimes), but I've realized that I can do it if I continue to work hard. And as if by some act of fate, I read something that made a lot of sense...you have to believe in yourself, because sometimes that's the only person who will believe. (Sorry to get deep on y'all.) The point is, as a teacher, you'll have good days and bad days...as a teacher starting out probably more bad than good. But it's all part of the learning process, and if we keep trying, we'll be amazing teachers!
Alright, that's all I got.
I have to agree with Jamie! The web conferences made me extremely nervous before I actually went and did it. I was so concerned about giving the student's the wrong information and not having all the right answers.
When the web conferences began, I was extremely nervous- but I quickly found myself realaxed and excited about it. All of the students asked good questions- which really helped to pass the time.
I never really thought that I would enjoy this activity. I often question my ability as a writer and have always been worried about discussing someone elses essay with them. But, after this activity I feel much more confident and comfortable. Thank you Missy!
Post a Comment