Great article for those in academia as a new school year begins.

Update, August 2012

Next week, my full time grind starts again, after a year of being on fellowship, which allowed me the time to think, read and begin the process of writing my first book. I’m grateful for the time. It has been a year of re-learning old lessons, numbers 1, 2, 4, and 5 below to be exact. This year, I have worked through a terrible case of imposter syndrome, learned over and over again to be patient with my own ideas, recognizing that good ones take time to develop, come to understand that gentleness with myself is the prerequisite for and not an impediment to productivity, and finally, when I landed in the hospital, began to prioritize self-care. I try to remind myself regularly to trust the process, to trust myself, and to trust God. (On good days, I can do all three.)

In the meanwhile, I…

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The Art of the Pitch

Refining your pitch (or elevator spiel) will serve you well. Whether you are an entrepreneur or not you should use every opportunity you can to talk about yourself and what you do. Check out this article for some advice on how to perfect your pitch http://www.forbes.com/sites/soniakapadia/2012/07/12/refine-your-pitch-over-and-over-again/ .

Teaching Adult Learners

Here’s a useful Power Point Presentation on teaching adult learners Teaching Adult Learners WPV

Prepare for a New School Year

There are many things that educators can do in preparation for a new school year. As a former high school teacher and as a graduate student who works closely with teachers. I have assembled a to do list for teachers in preparation for a new school year.

1- Clean out last year’s papers, notebooks, computer files, etc. Take a few days and go thru bins, boxes, and files, get rid of anything you haven’t used and items you will no longer use. Make a pile for trash (toss), treasure (keep), and gifts (items that are in good condition that other teachers could use).

2- Plan for professional development early- Teachers have to continue to develop their skills and knowledge. Ask yourself: What skills do I need to learn? What skills need to be sharpened? How can I better serve myself and my students? What do I want to learn?

3- Develop your relationships- 1-Catch up with old friends and colleagues. Go to lunch or coffee to get reacquainted or send a note, card, or email to say hello. 2- Take a class, volunteer, or go to the library to meet new people. Don’t just network, connect. Some of your new connections may even be interested in helping out in your classroom (serving as guest speakers, etc)

4- Rest, relax, and rejuvenate- This is the most important thing you can do in preparation for a new school year. Try not to talk about your students all the time and don’t drop by the school to work 3 times a week. It’s called summer break for a reason.

Prezi is a Great Tool for Educators!

Prezi is an awesome interactive presentation tool for educators, business professionals, and students. Check out these Prezi’s designed specifically with teachers in mind. Let me know what you think.

Prezi as an Multi-functional Instructional Tool

http://prezi.com/crjutkhxnoqr/marketing-instructional-tool-game-notes-and-class-assignment/

Using Prezi in the Classroom

http://prezi.com/grgxlppgjaje/fun-and-innovative-presentations-and-instructional-tools-using-prezi/

So You Want to be a Teacher?

http://prezi.com/dvbg68mqvpvv/so-you-want-to-be-a-teacher/

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