Week 9 - Revision and the end of a 9 Week Journey

It is sad coming to the end of this nine week journey. It has been nine weeks of reflection, new learning, revisiting old learning and reminding myself of why I do what I do! Today's focus was predominately on the google Certified Educator exam. It was interesting the level of stress and nerves I felt, and that others felt too. It makes you realise how much stress our students must feel when faced with exams and assessments, even when you know the content! Passing was a great relief!

Participating in this DFI has been an opportunity for me to have time to focus on my own professional development. Since going digital at OC, I have often been one of the ones running PD and workshops for others, meaning I have often missed out on being able to participate as a learner. I have spent countless late nights teaching myself, in order to continuously up skill in areas I am interested in, so it has been fantastic to have every Thursday to focus on my own learning and recognising that I am on the right track with what I am doing in my classroom. It has also been refreshing to be in a room full of other educators who are all passionate about doing what is best for the young people in front of us!

I have also had the seed planted in terms of applying for the Innovative teacher programme. I now have to think about what I would like to focus on! So many options and thoughts...