The Waiting Game

I am loving being TOSA for this project!  I have always wanted to be part of a PLC, and this is what this process has felt like so far.  Being able to colaborate with teachers of like mind and interest is so rewarding for me.  In many of the educational environments I have been a part of recently, I have felt like the cheese standing alone.  This job is perfect for me at this point in my life and career!  It not only allows me to use my strengths, but also work on my weaknesses.  That is a great feeling in and of itself.

So far I met with all parties involved.  I have spent a lot of time research apps for use in the classroom, brainstorming how this year is going to play out, and beginning the first steps to setting up our model iPAD2!  Unfortunately, it is now the waiting game....

As a stay-at-home mom (and now part-time working girl), I find that I am working at all hours of the day!  When I say all hours I mean all hours!  This is perhaps the most difficult part of this job--as well as a chance to work on one of my weaknesses--patience. 

Because I am not in a classroom working full time, I am able to utilize my time throughout the day to work on my assignments.  Unfortunately, when I come across questions that I need answered they often aren't responded to as quickly as I would like so I can continue working.  This is of no fault of anyone else, just a fact that everyone else is busy at the moment and I have to learn to be patient and continue working on other assignments while waiting.  This is perhaps one area I would like to work on so that I am not spinning wheels at home.  I don't know that regular office hours or check-ins would help.  It would be nice to know that I can always get ahold of someone when I need it.  Food for thought.  Anyway, luckily, I am GREAT at multitasking and writing my own "to do lists"!  (check out the tasks on my calendar!)

Speaking of which I should get back to preping the walls for painting!  I am patiently waiting for Joe to tell me what account to use to officially download apps and create the first template for our first 12 prototypes!  Go Jimmy Neutron!

Until later....