As the school website was updated this year, each teacher who was deemed more 'IT literate' was buddied with someone who needed more support. I am proficient at using IT and as a staff PD we were taken through the ins and outs of a class blog on the new website 4. We were shown how to update the class blog and I picked it up first go. I have enjoyed using this blog to show my class learning over the year, and I have extended it to my class being able to write the blog from their perspective and I have then uploaded it.
I have worked 4 times with my IT buddy, each time working on her creating a blog for her classroom and slowly going through the steps providing support and encouragement. One session was on the transfer of photos and videos from the teacher iPad over to her laptop. This was something we will spend another session on if need be. 1, 5
A couple of colleagues have made it known that they are struggling with their own personal blog for their RTC. I have offered to show them the basics this afternoon to get them started on their journey. There are still things I do not know on here but it is about exploration and trial and error.
I feel like I have approached my colleagues who need support with an open and non-judgemental attitude which I know they have appreciated. I have ensured that they do not feel embarrassed about needing assistance as I am sure many a time they have helped me out without a second thought. 5
In development of my CV, I have added my class blog address so prospective employers can see a glimpse of what happens in my classroom. I feel this shows not only my teaching practice but also my IT skills to a small degree. As of Feb 2015 I have removed this link from my CV as I am no longer at Central School so the blog address has been wiped.
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