{"id":142426,"date":"2020-08-23T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2020-08-23T16:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truthforteachers.com\/?post_type=podcasts&#038;p=142426"},"modified":"2024-08-12T01:04:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T06:04:00","slug":"feeling-like-a-first-year-teacher-again","status":"publish","type":"podcasts","link":"https:\/\/truthforteachers.com\/truth-for-teachers-podcast\/feeling-like-a-first-year-teacher-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling like a first year teacher again? Remember these 5 things."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast:<\/strong>\u00a0Feeling overwhelmed by all the new things you think you have to learn before school starts? Feeling stressed because of all the constant changes in the upcoming school year? You\u2019re not alone! The majority of teachers right now feel like they\u2019re teaching for the first time ever. Here are 5 practical teaching tips for the overwhelmed teacher.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So we\u2019re kicking off a school year in which most teachers feel like they have TONS of new things to learn. You might be trying to figure out how to teach kids without having them share materials, or using a classroom library, or without having kids come within a few feet of each other. You might be trying to learn a bunch of new tech tools, or figure out how to turn a crisis, remote-learning situation last spring into something more sustainable.<\/p>\n<p>All of these things require will require you to let go of many best practices you were trained in and used to, and develop a <strong>flexible, resilient pedagogy<\/strong> instead. (<a href=\"https:\/\/truthforteachers.com\/truth-for-teachers-podcast\/resilient-pedagogy-hybrid-instruction-remote-learning-activities\/\">Listen to the last episode \u2014 EP202 \u2014 for more on that<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>And while these changes can ultimately bring us to a more student-centered way of doing school, there\u2019s no question that the learning curve for many teachers is beyond overwhelming at the moment. Learning the new LMS software or parent communication app or student communication device can feel like one more thing you\u2019re expected to master and just can\u2019t prioritize.<\/p>\n<p>If it makes you feel better, I was an instructional technology coach for several years and I always felt constantly behind. It was literally my full-time job to stay on top of ed-tech developments and help teachers integrate technology, yet I\u2019d talk to other technologists working for the company and we\u2019d each learn new things every time. I hadn\u2019t heard of at least a third of the programs and apps they were using, and vice versa, even though we were doing the same job in the same school system.<\/p>\n<p>Seriously \u2014 it\u2019s not just YOU who feels like there\u2019s constantly something new to learn in order to stay up to date.<\/p>\n<p>There are thousands of new apps launched daily. There are countless programs you can try and hundreds of thousands of educational websites. There is simply no way one person can learn all of them or even a significant percentage of them.<\/p>\n<p>And the good news is: you don\u2019t have to try because that\u2019s not the goal.<\/p>\n<p>If you lived a thousand years, you wouldn\u2019t have time to learn about every amazing app, program, and website that is out there right now.<\/p>\n<p>But the only resources you need to learn are the ones you need in your life. That might only be a handful for right now. A few more over the next few months. A few more after that. Stop telling yourself you need to learn to be proficient in all technology. It\u2019s not going to happen, and it doesn\u2019t need to.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142441\" src=\"https:\/\/truthforteachers.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/first-year-again-tall-1-333x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/truthforteachers.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/first-year-again-tall-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/truthforteachers.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/first-year-again-tall-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/truthforteachers.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/first-year-again-tall-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/truthforteachers.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/first-year-again-tall-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/truthforteachers.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/first-year-again-tall-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Listen to episode 203 below,<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>or subscribe in your podcast app<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/15681137\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/672c5b\/\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/myviewboard.com\/distance-learning\/\">ViewSonic<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/MarianUniversity.edu\/arae\">Marian University<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><b>Here are 5 guidelines I want you to keep in mind when you feel like you\u2019re learning to teach for the first time and overwhelmed with all the tools and ideas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1) Start with the outcome you want to achieve, and choose the best tool accordingly (rather than vice versa).\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t fall into the trap of thinking, \u201cEveryone says Evernote is fantastic so I should probably start using it.\u201d If you already have an efficient system for organizing your notes and lists, you don\u2019t need Evernote! If you have no system at all, Evernote might have too steep of a learning curve and feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome you want should guide your selection of the tool. Ask yourself, \u201cWhat is it that I\u2019m trying to achieve, and what is the best tool to help me meet that goal?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure, use what is required or provided by your school. It\u2019s worthwhile to learn all the ins and outs of mandated tools before rushing to find more. You might find that Google Classrooms or some other tool you\u2019re already familiar with has simple extensions and adds-ons for the functionality you need, so you don\u2019t have to learn something brand new.<\/p>\n<h3><b>2) Approach technology as a tool to support learning, not the focus of the learning itself.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWe haven\u2019t used XYZ in awhile, let\u2019s do that again\u201d is an approach that will probably not have a transformative effect on student learning. This is because the learning outcome matters more than the tool.<\/p>\n<p>So rather than thinking of your lesson procedure as \u201cToday, we will use BrainPOP,\u201d think, \u201cToday we will learn about photosynthesis and use a BrainPOP movie and game to build background knowledge.\u201d We want to draw kids\u2019 focus to the skills they\u2019re practicing, not the tech tools.<\/p>\n<p>This can be a very comforting reminder, because it shifts your focus away from the overwhelming array of options and things you DON\u2019T know how to do, and recenters on what you DO know: which is how to teach content and skills to children.<\/p>\n<h3><b>3) Use tech to enhance, not dominate, what you\u2019re already doing.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to throw out all your paper and pencil activities and replace them with apps. You don\u2019t need to use Chromebooks for every single lesson just because you were given a set of devices.<\/p>\n<p>And this is true even if you\u2019re teaching remotely: kids can still read physical books, and do activities on paper, and spend time learning without staring at a screen. In fact, it\u2019s going to be healthier for them if they\u2019re getting a nice mix of online and offline activities. Not everything kids do needs to be formally assessed or graded, and you can\u2019t try to do that in order to \u201chold them accountable\u201d for 6 full hours of work every day. Build trust, engagement, and relationships. Find meaningful, student-directed projects and activities, and let kids do some work offline and on paper.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the best tool for learning is something low tech or no tech at all, and that\u2019s fine! Integrating technology for technology\u2019s sake creates unnecessary stress.<\/p>\n<h3><b>4) Use what you love and don\u2019t abandon what works for the next shiny new thing.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to save time and energy, resist the urge to build an ever-growing collection of cool apps and fun websites, and don\u2019t get drawn in by the promises of every new tool that\u2019s out there.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s incredibly inefficient to keep learning new tools (and introducing them to students) when what you\u2019re already using is meeting your needs.<\/p>\n<p>There will always be something newer and better, so don\u2019t worry about what you\u2019re missing. If and when you feel like the tool you\u2019re using is no longer meeting your needs, THAT\u2019s a good time to switch.<\/p>\n<h3><b>5) Be willing to learn through experimentation rather than formal training.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Most resources today are designed to be user-friendly and their basic functionality will become apparent as soon as you start exploring. So, jump in there and experiment \u2014 that really is the best way to learn!<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re comfortable with the basics of a tool, you can let the kids take over and become experts on all the little nuances of the program. A handful of students are likely to take to the app or program right away, and they can be your problem-solvers and tech advisers when needed.<\/p>\n<p>Before I wrap up, I want to speak more to folks who feel like learning through experimentation is frustrating. I don\u2019t want to discount the fact that huge learning platforms are often rolled out in schools with minimal relevant training for teachers. Some things you <i>do<\/i> need PD on, and you need ongoing support.<\/p>\n<p>But I want you to know that Google is your very best friend. If you wait until your school district provides training on everything you need to know about technology, you\u2019re going to be stuck in the dark ages.<\/p>\n<p>When you get stuck, Google it. <i>How to copy and paste. How to create an email list. <\/i>No matter where you are on the tech proficiency spectrum, I guarantee that three million other people have already searched for the same thing and there will be dozens if not hundreds or thousands of websites with your exact phrase that will explain, step by step, exactly what to do, as well as video tutorials and screencasts.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get overwhelmed by the results: pick one with a description that sounds like a good match, and check it out. If you don\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for, pick again. You can do this.<\/p>\n<p>When you find a good resource that explains how to do something, bookmark it\/save it to your favorites. (Google that if you don\u2019t know how!) Don\u2019t beat yourself up by saying, \u201cI read it but I don\u2019t remember how! Someone showed me how to do it but I forgot! I\u2019m so bad with technology!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>No, you\u2019re not. And you don\u2019t HAVE to remember how. Who could possibly memorize all of this?? Go back to the site you bookmarked and re-read how to do it. Or search again.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re fortunate enough to be offered technology PD, you don\u2019t have to memorize how to do everything or keep copious notes about every little detail. Pull up the site or program you want to use, and do what the kids do: play around with it. The only way to really learn something is to explore it yourself. Trial and error is your friend &#8230; and Google is, too. You can always search for something later on when you forget how to do it.<\/p>\n<p>I think the sheer amount of tech tools that are available to teachers is only going to increase with time, so if you\u2019re waiting for that feeling of being overwhelmed to go away, you\u2019re just going to get more and more frustrated. Now is the time to jump in there.\u00a0 This is the year that more teachers are in that \u201cfirst-year feeling\u201d and trying to overhaul their practices, so you\u2019ll be in great company.<\/p>\n<p>You might not ever be an \u201cexpert\u201d on things you\u2019re trying to explore, but you can be a determined, lifelong learner who is willing to put yourself out there and keep trying. Have a great week you can do this and remember it&#8217;s not going to be easy, it&#8217;s going to be worth it.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Recap<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Here are 5 things to remember to stop feeling overwhelmed by the learning curve right now:<\/p>\n<p><b>Start with the outcome you want to achieve. Then choose the best tool for that. <\/b>Ask yourself, \u201cWhat is it that I\u2019m trying to achieve, and what is the best tool to help me meet that goal?\u201d Do you want to keep your students engaged during online classes? Are you trying to create more buffer time for yourself when moving from one activity to the other? Are you trying to maximize class time? Answering these kinds of questions is a good way to figure out which tools to focus on learning.<\/p>\n<p><b>Technology is a tool to support learning \u2014 not the focus of learning itself. <\/b>The learning outcome matters more than the tool. Draw kids\u2019 focus on the skills the kids are practicing, not the tech tools.<\/p>\n<p><b>Use tech to enhance, not dominate, what you\u2019re already doing. <\/b>You don\u2019t need to replace every activity with an app! Sometimes the best tool for learning is something low tech or no tech at all.<\/p>\n<p><b>Use what you love and don\u2019t abandon what works for the next shiny new thing. <\/b>Don\u2019t waste your time and energy chasing every app out there that\u2019s supposed to be fun and cool.<\/p>\n<p><b>Be willing to learn through experimentation rather than formal training. <\/b>You don\u2019t need formal training to jump in and explore what\u2019s out there. Plenty of the resources available to teachers today are intuitive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #111111;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #213673;\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/angela-watsons-truth-for-teachers\/id954139712#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18483 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/truthforteachers.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TFT-Podcast-Icon-500x500.png\" alt=\"Truth for Teachers podcast: a weekly 10 minute talk radio show you can download and take with you wherever you go! A new episode is released each Sunday to get you energized and motivated for the week ahead.\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #111111;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #213673;\" href=\"https:\/\/truthforteachers.com\/category\/truth-for-teachers-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See blog posts\/transcripts for all episodes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #111111;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #213673;\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/angela-watsons-truth-for-teachers\/id954139712#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1KICZW01ohDN9jlkclrQew\"><strong>Subscribe to the podcast in Spotify<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #111111;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #213673;\" href=\"https:\/\/playmusic.app.goo.gl\/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https:\/\/play.google.com\/music\/m\/Ibzn2is6hrmbguhlj5ovfsxe7ea?t%3DAngela_Watson%27s_Truth_for_Teachers%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe to the podcast in Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast:\u00a0Feeling overwhelmed by all the new things you think you have to learn before school starts? 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