I have been running the set up through my mind almost all summer and I am trying to get things fine tuned and set the way I want them. I am getting a lot support from my PLN and get wonderful new ideas from them as well. I just found out that a teacher in other high school in my district will be flipping, so we are going to collaborate as the year goes. This will be a great support.
I am excited about what this year can be with the new changes in my class. It will be a learning experience and I want the students to know that I am trying this and it may or may not work, but I ultimately want the students to learn that not knowing if you are going to be successful is not a reason for not trying something new. I want my students to realize that anything is possible and not be worried if the idea works. This idea works multiple facets in Spanish and with my use of technology.
The beginning of the school year has many unknowns. This year will be no different. One large unknown for me, but exciting and interesting, will be the addition of two new administrators. My principal and assistant principal are both new this year. This will be an exciting, and I cannot wait to share with them my plans for flipping and incorporating technology with some PBL and SBG. Add to that four Spanish 1 classes and there will be plenty of unknowns.
To me, unknowns are clean slates that we are able to create what we want to make them. Everything I do will shape how these unknowns pan out. Having an open mind and being willing to be flexible, will allow these unknowns to be positive ones. LIke all journeys in life, you start somewhere with a clean slate and the start of this school year no exception.
Have a Great Year Everyone!
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