Frustration 101
By nature, I am a rule follower. I believe that rules are important and I try to follow each one, even if I disagree with the rule.
When a teacher participates in a pilot program, they agree to follow the publisher's program exactly and then give feedback. Sounds easy enough, right?! Well, I am participating in a science pilot. I am giving it my all to follow the "rules of the publisher." I am reading at night and finding programs, however---things are not going my way!
There are things beyond my control and causes issues when presenting and locating materials. I have that when the wifi is slow- I am unable to locate materials. Most of the materials are online and digital. This creates issues when this happens. Most materials are online---ugh!
I love using technology and anticipate issues, which I try to solve myself. The issue is when it is out of my control. I want my students to love science as much as I do. The frustration comes when I am having issues daily. I just want to give up and try something new- but this is not what I agreed to do!
Can you see the issue--it is a vicious cycle! Hopefully, today, I will be able to go home and regroup and not feel that I always have to have a plan D, E or F.
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