Tim Holt asks Mar 25, 2010 01:03AM how do u answer teachers who constantly say "my plate is full" when you try to introduce something new or want 2 do staff development?
Gima says Mar 25, 2010 01:08AM suggest they replace the "junkfood" on their plates with things that are better.
GFK says Mar 25, 2010 01:23AM if what they are doing now isn't working then maybe its time for a change?
d♥barah says Mar 25, 2010 01:26AM investing the time at the beginning saves time later. I wish I could get my tools before the summer hits...so I have the summer to learn
Merry says Mar 25, 2010 01:44AM sometimes new technology makes things more efficient so their plate will not be as full?
digiblonde says Mar 25, 2010 01:50AM I am amazed at staff development resistance too! We should all be learners.
digiblonde says Mar 25, 2010 01:52AM We had an incredible multi district technology staff development and I could not believe how many teachers were sick or at the doctor that
digiblonde says Mar 25, 2010 01:52AM day. Is it that technology is still intimidating? Or that they do not want to be around other teachers from other schools?
digiblonde says Mar 25, 2010 01:53AM Either way, I think it is sad! When you are done learning......you are DONE!
Merry says Mar 25, 2010 02:03AM jkemble: we have that same apathy so much of the time - it is really sad
GFK says Mar 25, 2010 02:36AM jkemble: so what if choice is offered? There are so many webinars and conferences that are done online any more, why can't there be
dmantz7 says Mar 25, 2010 02:45AM jkemble: IMHO that they are intimidated by the technology but probably by being seen in by other districts as not knowing the technology
thinkingtom Oct 14, 2012 12:16AM hard part os to stop doing something worthless. this may be a formally IMPORTANT or REQUIRED thing... mmm
