ABSTRACT

How does a teacher know whether he or she is benefitting learners? What do educators do when they have questions about the best way to integrate new technologies into their classrooms? What should a teacher do to avoid burnout? Who will mentor the teacher who takes on these questions?

The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers takes you on a personal journey to accomplish manageable goals, reflect on your experiences, and regain your spark and confidence in teaching. This innovative approach will help you reconnect to your students, improve your classroom practice, and help you transform as an educator. To ensure your success and growth, you will find:

  • 30 short-term goals to complete at your own pace
  • 30 long-term goals that relate to the short-term goals
  • Exercises throughout to help you consider each goal
  • Examples of how the goal has been accomplished in different teaching contexts
  • Tips for the successful completion of the goals
  • Reflection areas to document the result of accomplishing the goal
  • A resource list with free web tools and apps related to the goal’s task

chapter 1|6 pages

GOAL 1 Envision Your Greatness

chapter 2|6 pages

GOAL 2 Create Your Teaching Manifesto

chapter 3|7 pages

GOAL 3 Cultivate Relationships

chapter 4|6 pages

GOAL 4 Partner with Parents

chapter 5|8 pages

GOAL 5 Integrate Technology Effectively

chapter 8|6 pages

GOAL 8 Reflect Through a Blog

chapter 9|6 pages

GOAL 9 Build a Teacher Survival Kit

chapter 10|7 pages

GOAL 10 Send Them on Learning Missions

chapter 11|5 pages

GOAL 11 Establish a Web Presence

chapter 12|6 pages

GOAL 12 Give Students Rein

chapter 14|6 pages

GOAL 14 Avoid Burnout

chapter 15|6 pages

GOAL 15 Send a Future Message

chapter 16|5 pages

GOAL 16 Dare Them

chapter 17|6 pages

GOAL 17 Re-evaluate Value

chapter 18|5 pages

GOAL 18 Invite Them In

chapter 20|7 pages

GOAL 20 Spread Your Message

chapter 21|6 pages

GOAL 21 Make It Fun

chapter 22|7 pages

GOAL 22 Make a Global Connection

chapter 23|6 pages

GOAL 23 Plant a Seed of Belief

chapter 24|6 pages

GOAL 24 Change Your Environment

chapter 25|6 pages

GOAL 25 Collaborate with Colleagues

chapter 26|7 pages

GOAL 26 Encourage Play

chapter 27|7 pages

GOAL 27 Shake Things Up

chapter 28|6 pages

GOAL 28 Show Your Appreciation

chapter 29|6 pages

GOAL 29 Manifest an Idea

chapter 30|5 pages

GOAL 30 Celebrate Your Achievements