tweetmeme_url = 'http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com/2011/08/important-milestone-rscon3.html'; tweetmeme_hashtags = '#edchat#ukedchat'; The third Reform Symposium e-Conference has broadened my horizons and expanded my PLN. It is hard to describe the Reform Symposium e-Conference, but the words ‘inspiring’, ‘informative’, and ...

Well, it’s nearly here! This Friday, or Saturday (depending on your timezone), we kick off the third Reform Symposium eConference (#RSCON3)! As I’ve announced earlier, I’ll presenting late on Day 1 – on my ‘favourite’ topic: “What the heck is a PLN?”. If you’re wondering ‘what the heck’ I’m talking about, check out my new video promo! I’ll see ...

I’m a young teacher with a passion for ICT and modest technical skills; and I’m starting to question how my ideas are influencing my classroom teaching practice.    cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by austinevan: http://flickr.com/photos/austinevan/2296270551/ I’m a teacher. ICT and Web 2.0 tools are part of what I do I use technology to ...

A Relief Teacher’s Journey was established a year ago today. It grew out of a desire to share my experiences and learning as a new teacher. I wasn’t sure if blogging was for me, but 65 posts, and nearly 5000 hits (from 108 countries) later, I’ve found my voice … and an audience. It’s time to celebrate a very special blogging birthday.  ...

tweetmeme_url = 'http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com/2011/06/looking-forward-to-rscon3.html'; tweetmeme_hashtags = '#edchat#ukedchat'; Six months ago, I’d never heard of the Reform Symposium Virtual Conference; the fantastic, FREE, online global education conference presented by teachers for teachers. That all changed when I attended ...

tweetmeme_url = 'http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com/2011/06/class-that-never-was.html'; tweetmeme_hashtags = '#edchat#ukedchat'; On the first day of my school year, I was appointed to my ‘first class’; yet, as I explored in A Teacher’s Story, this position was destined to last a mere six days. In this post, I share my memories of Room ...

tweetmeme_url = 'http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com/2011/06/well-its-my-story.html'; tweetmeme_hashtags = '#edchat#ukedchat'; A few weeks ago, I was invited by Edna Sackson (@whatedsaid) to share my story about why I became (and remain) a teacher. Overcoming my reservations, and with Edna’s support, I wrote A Teacher’s Story, which ...

tweetmeme_url = 'http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com/2011/05/today-i-lost-bet.html'; tweetmeme_hashtags = '#edchat#ukedchat'; Today, I had a reason to smile. I’ve spent the last four weeks teaching a Year 6 class at my old school. I’m a relief teacher, but I’m part of the furniture. In these few weeks, I’ve helped run a global project, ...

tweetmeme_url = 'http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com/2011/05/why-i-connect.html'; tweetmeme_hashtags = '#edchat#ukedchat'; I’M A TEACHER I was once an idealist. Now I’m more of a realist. I once believed that our political leaders could positively change the face of education in my country. No longer. I have dreams. They’ve been ...

tweetmeme_url = 'http://areliefteachersjourney.blogspot.com/2011/05/guest-post-classroom-management-donald.html'; tweetmeme_hashtags = '#edchat#ukedchat'; In today’s guest post, Sam Rangel (@samrangelSITC) from SuccessintheClassroom.com explores some of the key elements of an effective classroom management approach, sharing the benefits of ...