In this 8-week online course, participants will read Heart!: Fully Forming Your Professional Life as a Teacher and Leader by Timothy D. Kanold. This “book presents the idea of your heartprint: the distinct impression an educator's heart makes on students and colleagues during his or her career. For teachers, understand how teacher motivation, teacher-student relationships, and collaborative teaching all affect your career and professional development. For school leaders, discover your impact on staff, students, and culture as you progress in your career. Kanold writes in a conversational manner, offering his own anecdotes and reflections on being a professional teacher, invites the reader to pen their personal reflections and voice, and helps readers uncover their impact on student learning to foster heart-centered classrooms and schools.”
The class works in eight one-week cycles. There is a tab at the top of the blog for each week of the class. Your facilitator will send you reminder emails throughout the course with links to the appropriate page, but you are welcome to visit these pages ahead of time and work ahead if you'd like.
How do I earn clock hours?
Participants interested in 12 clock hours must:
- Read the text(s) as assigned.
- Participate fully as outlined in each week or two-week cycle.
- Read and reply to cohort member’s posts (at least one reply each week or two-week cycle).
Do I have to meet all the deadlines?
Yes. However we understand that things happen. If you miss a deadline, please contact your facilitator.
What is the time period of this class?
April 1 - June 3, 2021
Note: Clock hour credit will only be given for those who complete the course as outlined. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Posts and replies must be completed according to scheduled due dates.
Facilitators will keep an attendance/participation list.How do I post?
1. Type in your comment to the space provided. See example below.
2. Include your first and last name (or at least your last initial) followed by your district name or initials in parentheses in the Name box (see below) so we’ll know who you are and give you clock hour credit for that week.
3. In addition, provide your email address and select one of the options in the Subscribe to drop down list IF you’d like to be notified via email when someone comments on the post or replies to your comment.
4. Press Submit Comment.
Watch this little demonstration to see how it’s done.
Commenting Review from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Can I still participate if I don’t want clock hours?
Why, yes, of course you can! Even if you aren't completing the class for clock hours, we hope you will participate by reading and commenting on posts and/or someone else’s comment any time you’d like.
What if I need help with the blog?
Contact one of your district's technology TOSAs or coaches.
What if I need help with the course?
Contact your facilitator.
