1st Blog of 565 - How I lead at my school or job

Quite a few of my colleagues come to me for help when encountering new technologies. Whether the problem that they are having relates to navigating, trouble-shooting, or just plain what it's used for, many times I find myself answering questions.

Knowing that I worked for a while in the private sector, some of my colleagues will also ask me about applications of which I know. Like me, they also often hear the question "When am I ever gonna use this?".

I have also been on several committees to select new text books for math classes in my district.

When I see an application that can help save others time and energy I will create and share it.

(Example - See Google Spreadsheet to tally the responses in the Leadership and Virtues questionnaire from session 1 work that I shared with everyone).

Furthermore, to the new teachers, I have always offered help before being asked and suggestions after.

Ohhh! How could I have forgotten to add this? I have taken the position for the coming school year as the "Online" Algebra 2 content teacher - the first one in our district. And, in fact, I have 2 online students right now who were approved to take the class early. On that note, I did agree to teach them on my own time, because I figured it will help me get the class set up before the regular school year starts.

3rd Post 555

In light of what you've experienced in creating your portfolio, how might you use portfolios professionally or personally in the future?

There is no doubt that one of the uses for my portfolio will be showcasing my abilities when applying for a new or different job. Another use will be to reflect on what I now know and where I wish to go with this knowledge. It will be shared with some of my colleagues who wish to see it. And, as it was mentioned in class, I will use it to show the furthering of my education for PDP's.