Life has been very busy of late. Graduations, Mother's Day, an upcoming Father's Day, meetings, workshops, birthdays, and the like. Not to mention I'm in the final stretch of school. Despite my recent absence (with my last post being in April), I would not let today go by without acknowledging that it has been exactly one year since I started this blog.
I like to read my old posts, and the first one of course is the most poignant. I created this site as a way to connect to other teachers and my former students. I'd like to think that I have accomplished what I set out to do. By just looking at what posts got the most views, I can see that what I write has reached both audiences.
Here's a list of my most popular blog posts:
1. ACTFL's OPIc Exam
2. La Cocina Colombiana
3. My big fat Irish-Colombian Wedding
4. Advocacy: Spanish Clubs
5. Colombian Christmas: Ano Nuevo
One thing I did not expect is to see that I also have an international audience. Today, when I looked, these were the following countries that had recently viewed my blog.
1. US
2. Germany
3. France
4. Brazil
5. Argentina
6. United Kingdom
7. Japan
8. Philippines
These are my hopes my blog's sophomore year.
1. Give reviews of books and movies I've read
2. Describe some of my best practices from the past year
3. Continue to share what I've learned about Colombia (since it's seems to be pretty popular) and any other country I've gone to
I plan to just work on school stuff this summer so hopefully I can make up for the lack of blog posts from the past few months.
Finally, thanks for your support! Mil gracias!
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Monday, June 11, 2012
Why I am I doing this blog?
So, I have been following different blogs for the past few years now. Recently, I came to the decision that it was a good time to create my own blog.
Why?
1. It's a place for my students to keep in touch with me long after final exams. I have had some amazing students over the past four years, and it's very hard to say goodbye to them (or "adios" in our case) at the end of the year. Sometimes, I never had the chance to do so. {Insert sad face - RIP LGK} This blog is a way for me to keep opening their eyes to the wonderful world of Spanish through thoughts, pictures, and videos of the places I go and the things I do. (I hope this explains the "trips" part of the title.) "Adios" now becomes "hasta pronto".
No matter where my students end up going in the future (or me for that matter), they always know where to find their "Srta". It's the best job in the world, and I thank them for that. {Insert smiley face} I look forward to the day when my students make it big, travel the world, and do things I've always dreamed about. Then, all of this work (both on the blog and in the classroom) will all be worth it.
2. The next reason I chose to do this blog is for the other Spanish teachers who have shared so much with me. I have learned so much from them, and I hope to be able to share my many "tips" with them. Collaborating with other teachers near and far online is such an amazing experience, and I am excited to contribute more to my PLN (professional learning network).
3. Finally, this blog is for me. It is a place for me to archive my journey as a Spanish teacher. I've always wanted to journal my experience as a teacher, and this seems the easiest way to do that.
Although I am not Sra. Toro just yet, I will be soon. I think blogging will help me make the transition from Srta. Berry to Sra. Toro easier. It might appear as if a lot is changing, but in reality, nothing is. I'm still here.
Why?
1. It's a place for my students to keep in touch with me long after final exams. I have had some amazing students over the past four years, and it's very hard to say goodbye to them (or "adios" in our case) at the end of the year. Sometimes, I never had the chance to do so. {Insert sad face - RIP LGK} This blog is a way for me to keep opening their eyes to the wonderful world of Spanish through thoughts, pictures, and videos of the places I go and the things I do. (I hope this explains the "trips" part of the title.) "Adios" now becomes "hasta pronto".
No matter where my students end up going in the future (or me for that matter), they always know where to find their "Srta". It's the best job in the world, and I thank them for that. {Insert smiley face} I look forward to the day when my students make it big, travel the world, and do things I've always dreamed about. Then, all of this work (both on the blog and in the classroom) will all be worth it.
2. The next reason I chose to do this blog is for the other Spanish teachers who have shared so much with me. I have learned so much from them, and I hope to be able to share my many "tips" with them. Collaborating with other teachers near and far online is such an amazing experience, and I am excited to contribute more to my PLN (professional learning network).
3. Finally, this blog is for me. It is a place for me to archive my journey as a Spanish teacher. I've always wanted to journal my experience as a teacher, and this seems the easiest way to do that.
Although I am not Sra. Toro just yet, I will be soon. I think blogging will help me make the transition from Srta. Berry to Sra. Toro easier. It might appear as if a lot is changing, but in reality, nothing is. I'm still here.
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