Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Time Management

I found it very helpful to learn how to set up a blog and the wiki page this past weekend.   I'm using the blog to complete a parent evaluation of our prek program that is required for the grant and the wiki page to supply information about screenings and registrations.  I think these are valuable tools and hope to be able to influence parents to use the sites.  It does bring up the concern of time management.  As I run through my busy life, I wonder, how will I have the extra time to maintain these sites and check them regularly to respond to parents.  I also think it will take time for some of the teachers to adjust to the changes.  The program I am working in has been very stagnant for the last ten years--every time I bring up an idea--they look at me like--Oh Petrie--what now.  I still keep pushing forward and encouraging the staff to try new things, but the amount of time it takes me to support them and make it happen can sometimes hinder my effectiveness in the classroom.  I'm still deciding the best route to take. 

1 comment:

Kevin P said...

I think this is another way to bring in another great way of communication with parents. I think more parents are preferring this mode of communication with teachers.