school memories and what they mean to me!

Today I have participated in Ed Tech Talk/ Conversation. The topic was on school memories. Everyone was talking about memories they remembered when they were in school. Some could remember little pieces of their teachers while others can’t remember any specifics. This really makes you think about the relationship between student and teacher and there really isn’t one. This saddens me. This conversation really brought up some interesting thoughts for me. By listening to these stories it made me realize that teaching isn’t all about academics, but it is also about real-life experiences that you want children to remember. By remembering what it was about your teachers you had growing up and thinking about what it is you liked or disliked about them can really help you find what it is you want to represent about yourself as a teacher.

After listening to everyone’s memories the one that inspired me the most was one called “Read Under the Stars.” It is where parents, kids, and teachers all brought blankets, snacks, and flashlights and read together while sitting on their blankets. Then the students studied the stars with a huge telescope. Not only does this sound like fun, but it’s a great way to bring parents, teachers, and students together and build relationships which is very important for the student’s success.

The one thing that everyone in the chat room agreed upon was that connections are the most remembered for students as well as teachers.