In this episode, I would like to explore how we can build CONNECTIONS and who we make them with.

From our teaching perspective, we connect with a variety of different stakeholders. 

Other educators, 

students,

parents & school community 

and someone we may overlook…

connecting with ourselves.

I am going to break this into a 4-part series with this episode focusing on connecting with other educators and keep the discussion about students, parents & ourselves for the coming episodes.

A connection is a relationship.  

I feel one of the biggest transformations in my teaching was when I began to broaden my connections to include other educators beyond my immediate work environment. 

From being in a connected community, all year we were adding to the list of new learning & opportunities being incorporated in our class, so many new things I had never done before. My teaching world had been opened up.

Some of the greatest learning opportunities for our class were the connections we created with other classes and teachers here in Australia and in several countries. Real audiences & authentic sharing.

Making connections with other teachers is about building relationships. 

Find what works for you,

Find ways to build your connections.

Teaching is challenging

Even more challenging on your own. 

So, let’s be here for each other.

Together we are stronger.