It is important to remember that the set-up of a new year is stressful but only temporary. It also is important to recognize that organization, writing, ordering is going to take longer than anticipated. Learning new educational platforms, grading systems, writing lessons or even a syllabus, among a whole host of other tasks will seem like a mountain of to-dos, but most of these first times make the next time a lot faster. Use your mentor and carve out an hour of the day you unplug.
Often my hour involves my family and making dinner. Most nights we try to eat together, share our day, and a devotion. In a household of educators and students, often there are meetings, homework, and commitments of work that have carried over into the evening. I took the time over summer to organize my classroom which has only helped the efficiency of the lessons I teach and the clean-up and art storing process that follows. I have three (there are more if counting social media) assessment/organizational programs I use and have learned Artsonia, Planbook.edu, and Jupiter. It was the third year I moved my art room/supplies so it felt like starting all over again. I use the people I know I can, because I juggle teaching in a school with the art education degree courses I am in there are plenty of mentors, from peers to professors. My co-working teachers are also very helpful in specific situations. It's learning to ask the questions and listening to the answers.
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AuthorI have a passion for the visual arts and love sharing it with others. I have enjoyed teaching all ages and love to incorporate art history and traditional disciplines as well as innovative ideas. Art is vital to who I am as a creator and educator. Archives
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