How+Do+I+Keep+Up?


 * So, you ask, how do I keep up with all of this? I can't even get all of my paperwork done, let alone plan lessons (the most important part of a teacher's job), grade papers, call parents, etc.

I feel your pain. After 23 years of being a classroom teacher, I understand what you mean. The answer is, "the best you can". Think of all the things we've added/incorporated into our daily routine. (Unfortunately, very little has been eliminated!) Some things will become part of your repertoire. Some of them you'll have to get to later. I think the line between work/home is getting blurrier all the time. The fact is, as educators, we are probably "on the job" 24/7, because we are always learning. I have realized that my work is what I do for fun, and I feel really fortunate.

A key part to this is finding some way to organize your resources. I'm STILL trying. Perhaps when we get blackboard and you can create your own pages you will be able to use that as a starting point. With all the different choices out there, just pick a few things you like and go with them.**