Author: Kelly Ziegler

So, Take that Podcast Episode and Just Talk Away, ‘Cause You’ll Never Know How Bad You Wanna ‘Til You Can’t Someday…

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A Quick Update on the Ole
Major Learning Project

Update! What We’ve Done Thurs Far

Durston has absolutely been crushing the fine-tuning details of putting our podcast together. From editing the voices to adding intro and conclusion music, all the way to getting it published, securing our first two guests, and pretty much everything in between he has been killing it! He is definitely tech-savvy and has been pulling the weight for both of us in this category. So, if you’re following along on our journey, make sure you send a shout-out to him!

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I’m Through… with Doubt, There’s Nothing Left of MSN to Figure Out…

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A Reflective Walk Through My Digital Literacy Journey & Experiences

Check Stop #1—Balancing Our Plates

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After a few crazy weeks in the classroom, I can finally say that I am feeling a bit more relaxed and ready to take on my usual duties without feeling so strained, fatigued, or even burnt out. I’ve been spending my mornings a little less structured and trying to get items checked off my list. For the first time in my career I was feeling maxed out, a feeling so foreign to me. Although there were other factors in the classroom happening besides COVID that contributed to this feeling, I am really looking forward to a fresh start after the break and a renewed sense of energy and rejuvenation. So, before you get reading this week’s blog post, I hope Y’all are balancing your plates over the break and doing whatever you need to feel better. Grab a good coffee or beverage of choice, and cozy up for a lengthy read (or heck, skip to the end and leave some feedback—no judgment here… honestly.)

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And If You’re Faced with a Choice, and You Have to Choose, I Hope You Choose the Podcast that Means the Most to You…

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An Update on Our Major Learning Project

A Bump in the Road and a Dent in the Rim

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This past week was a bit tricky in my world. From dealing with tough situations at school, that had me second-guessing the teaching profession, to the ongoing saga of taking restrictions away, my head was spinning. Keeping teachers safe in the classroom was something that kept jumping to the forefront of my brain. When talking to many colleagues, and teachers near and far, many of us are feeling something that we haven’t felt before… ultimate burnout. From growing expectations to less and less support, all the way to feeling like the rug is being pulled from under us, there’s a lot that teachers are dealing with on a daily basis to try to keep our kiddos safe, engaged, and learning, often putting our own needs out of scope.

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