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Teacher Life
Today:
Ran late, had to get a cheap bagel (don't make enough for a real meal). Then I walk in the door and the IT person is already rude to me. Then I spend the next 35 minutes in a meeting with my department about data of our students. Things like drop out rate, enrollment, changes from first quarter to second quarter.
I didn't have a first class of the day today. Today was the day the IT person was to come to my room and take my computer away because now we have teacher devices. She set up my old monitor and elmo (projector) to work with my new teacher device (laptop that is also a tablet thing). I realized I need my big desk to move to the front of my room for this new set up. Plus for 5 years my classroom phone has been at the front of my room and I am tired of running to answer in time. I emailed custodial to move it for me. They said maybe tonight if they have time I am really hoping they do! Then I had to call the help desk because the phone previously mentioned has a screen with date, time and who is calling that now has lines breaking it up making it unreadable. So I am also getting a new phone. Then I had to make copies and lesson plan for tomorrow. The grade some geography quizzes.
Then my conference ended and about 20 students are in my room for a study hour. Immediately I have students wanting me to sign passes so they can go see another teacher for help or go the lab to work on a project. Then the students I am left with study for an hour.
After that my American Government class comes in. They sit and I take attendance while they do my differentiated bell-work (bell-work based on choices). Then we watch some news and discuss. Then I lecture about the different types of colonies. They they do a foldable I designed on the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, and the Declaration of Independence. Then I spend the next 30 minutes helping some get started (lazy). I did have a student ask me to proof read something for a debate assignment which was fun. I like when they value me as a teacher. Two of my students asked if the mayflower had a flower on the ship...no. Then we have a 30 minute lunch where I watch netflix alone in my room eating peanut butter on saltines because I ran late. The bell rings so the return for another 30 minutes to finish their assignment. Bell Rings...
Next class is World History where they will learn nothing from me today because a counselor has come to talk to them about scheduling classes for next year. But I digress, because about 10 minutes into class we have a storm drill (very loud), followed by a fire drill (very very loud). Then we come back then the counselor is there. They talk. Then the day is over for students. I have to make copies and check my mailbox to sign attendance verification sheets. Then I can go home.
But I cant I have to go to fedex to mail a defective mouse. Then pick up the pizza for dinner because this Tuesday feels like a real Monday.
Ran late, had to get a cheap bagel (don't make enough for a real meal). Then I walk in the door and the IT person is already rude to me. Then I spend the next 35 minutes in a meeting with my department about data of our students. Things like drop out rate, enrollment, changes from first quarter to second quarter.
I didn't have a first class of the day today. Today was the day the IT person was to come to my room and take my computer away because now we have teacher devices. She set up my old monitor and elmo (projector) to work with my new teacher device (laptop that is also a tablet thing). I realized I need my big desk to move to the front of my room for this new set up. Plus for 5 years my classroom phone has been at the front of my room and I am tired of running to answer in time. I emailed custodial to move it for me. They said maybe tonight if they have time I am really hoping they do! Then I had to call the help desk because the phone previously mentioned has a screen with date, time and who is calling that now has lines breaking it up making it unreadable. So I am also getting a new phone. Then I had to make copies and lesson plan for tomorrow. The grade some geography quizzes.
Then my conference ended and about 20 students are in my room for a study hour. Immediately I have students wanting me to sign passes so they can go see another teacher for help or go the lab to work on a project. Then the students I am left with study for an hour.
After that my American Government class comes in. They sit and I take attendance while they do my differentiated bell-work (bell-work based on choices). Then we watch some news and discuss. Then I lecture about the different types of colonies. They they do a foldable I designed on the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, and the Declaration of Independence. Then I spend the next 30 minutes helping some get started (lazy). I did have a student ask me to proof read something for a debate assignment which was fun. I like when they value me as a teacher. Two of my students asked if the mayflower had a flower on the ship...no. Then we have a 30 minute lunch where I watch netflix alone in my room eating peanut butter on saltines because I ran late. The bell rings so the return for another 30 minutes to finish their assignment. Bell Rings...
Next class is World History where they will learn nothing from me today because a counselor has come to talk to them about scheduling classes for next year. But I digress, because about 10 minutes into class we have a storm drill (very loud), followed by a fire drill (very very loud). Then we come back then the counselor is there. They talk. Then the day is over for students. I have to make copies and check my mailbox to sign attendance verification sheets. Then I can go home.
But I cant I have to go to fedex to mail a defective mouse. Then pick up the pizza for dinner because this Tuesday feels like a real Monday.
Monday, January 23, 2017
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Let's talk about Etsy
So in March I will be celebrating two years of my etsy shop. I am not a big shop and don't plan to be since I have a full time job and a family. I was showing my students channelone news the other day and it featured an etsy seller who makes wire jewelry. They were saying how she couldn't find a job and now she makes enough on etsy to pay for college. I think that is amazing! I think etsy is great because its your store. You get to set your hours, what you want to sell, and what your store policies are. I think there are a ton of shops that make it that big, but I also see people from my etsy community fail. I think it takes a lot more effort that just being discovered. As a shop owner you can pay for ads on etsy/google. I have tried that and not much success. I mostly advertise for myself on social media. I think for an online store to be successful you need to have a presence on social media. I love that people can tag me when they use my product on Instagram. People will do a lot of advertising for you! I know there are also etsy feature accounts on IG that make you pay to advertise. I have never gone that route but wanted to mention it as an option. I think one of the most important things in having a social media presence is to make sure every platform has the same name, logo, or photo. And on IG and Twitter hashtags are super important. If you are not using them you should. Simple on of just what your product is. Then make a hashtag for your business in case people search for you. Its great for networking too with people that sell complimenting products or just sell like you. The other part of promoting your self on social media is a lot of time commenting and liking others because then they do the same. I also find that giveaways draw attention as well and get your product out there. Usually have the people share your giveaway photo which is a product you sell so then everyone who enters is advertising for you for however long you giveaway lasts! You can have them tag people but I think the reposting is less annoying. Some people hate when people tag them in giveaways. I could have a whole other blog post about doing giveaways haha! What I am trying to say is that most shops don't get automatic success. It is an empire that you have to work to build!
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