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I didn’t tweet out a topic for DigiLit this week because I’m in an end-of-the-year funk. In some ways I’m ready for this school year to close. I’m tired. I want to have time to relax, read, write, visit my parents, etc.
However, this time of year sends me into a sadness that I don’t really understand. The classrooms around me are loud. The teachers are out in the halls talking. Announcements over the intercom are warnings about the things we teachers need to turn in. Learning, questioning, quiet reading have all stopped. This week brings award ceremonies, splash days, and early dismissals. It’s time to pack up and put everything away for the yearly floor waxing.
“The classroom is so empty!”
While I was packing up, I filled a bag with books to take home. Some are middle grade books I haven’t read, a few poetry books to inspire my writing, and professional books I haven’t gotten around to reading yet.
Cathy Mere and Michelle Nero lead a Cyber PD each summer. I didn’t join in last summer because I was traveling a lot. But this summer I’m ready. They are asking teacher bloggers to share their professional book stacks on the Google+ #cyberpd page.
Michelle’s post here explains how to participate. They will announce the chosen book on June 3. The reading and posting will happen in July.
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Margaret, we would love and so enjoy your voice in the #cyberPD community! Thanks for sharing this post and your book stack. All great titles. I’ve tasted WHO’S DOING THE WORK, but need to go back to it. We have many of the same titles titles in our book stacks. I’ve also seen Vicki’s new book mentioned several times. So many choices! I look forward to learning with you!
I wanted to do a DigiLit book study, but I don’t want to cross purposes. Maybe we can combine purposes. Is anyone in cyberpd planning a Twitter chat?
Yes! Last year we added weekly Twitter chats and we always end with a final chat the last week in July, usually with the author!
I’m thinking about cyberpd. I’m not sure though. I don’t always follow through, but those books look amazing! Finally linked up. Thank you for always including me and being patient with me. End of the year is a strange and tough time, isn’t it? Wishing you a smooth finish!
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All amazing books to read.. all of them are on my shelf as well!
It’s hard to close up our classroom communities. End of year is always bittersweet. Thankfully we have our learning community to keep us afloat!
Yah….I’m at the end of school too….but not quite as close as you. I’m still in the state testing days and the hurry up and wait of remediation, nominations for awards etc. There is a sadness to it. Every year I think year round school is a good idea. This big break just doesn’t suit our society anymore. Good luck with your cyberPD. I’ve offered to lead one for my school. Not sure if they will take me up on it. If they do, I’ll share.
Good luck with the closing days Margaret! I like the image you shared!