Category Archives: reflection
Over-Scaffolding
“The idea of scaffolding has historical roots in psychology and social-learning theory, which describe scaffolding as structures, tools, and assistance from more knowledgeable others that allow learners to engage in practices beyond their independent capacity.” While I’m … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 14
I miss taking time on a Friday to share the things I’m currently loving as a learner and a leader. Since October is Connected Educator’s Month, here are a few social media-related items I’m loving. Please share what you are loving … Continue reading
Currently
I love reading surveys on other blogs and recently enjoyed this one on Tina’s blog. Feel free to share your answers in the comments! Current Celebration: A Saturday morning writing date with friends! And my 40th birthday this week! Current … Continue reading
Writing as Stress Relief
How could I forget? Writing is one of my favorite forms of stress relief. I LOVE writing! Whether I share it or not, whether anyone reads it or not, writing soothes me. Yet over and over again, I find myself … Continue reading
Mindfulness Routines
During August I tried something new. Instead of setting the alarm for 5:00 AM and jumping on the treadmill right away, I set the alarm for 5:30 and eased my way into a new morning routine. I spent my first … Continue reading
Updated Book List
I thank #read15in15 for inspiring me to keep track of the books I read throughout this year. Since my last update, I have read 10 more books. I keep updating this list for my own future reference, but I’d love new … Continue reading
August Break 2015
For the last three years I have participated in the August Break, created by Susannah Conway. Each year Susannah creates a list of daily photo prompts and encourages people to share their daily pictures in the hashtag (#augustbreak2015). I post … Continue reading
2015 Reading List Update 2
When 2015 began, I knew I would read more than 15 books in the year. As my doctoral program wrapped up, I found myself with a lot more free time in which to read for fun! I have enjoyed keeping … Continue reading
3 Words Per Picture
I was inspired to emulate this blog style by this healthy living blogger, who often shares photos to tell a story of her day or weekend. Here goes my first three words per picture post with some recent summer photos! … Continue reading
Happy 3rd Birthday!
Some days I don’t even think about this blog. Other days I have 55 blog post ideas running through my mind and I can’t reach pen and paper or phone and app quick enough to record them all! I started … Continue reading
Reflections on Leadership and Learning 