Today I spent the day working on one of my other jobs. Each month during the school year, I write a short E-Tools newsletter for C.L.A.S.S. (Connected Learning Assures Successful Students). I’ve had the honor to work with this group for the past several years (both presenting and writing) and have learned so much that has effected my teaching and practice. I know I’ve written about this group before, but it has been a big part of my journey as an educator. You can see some of the past issues of the E-Tools here.
The September issue will focus on the country of China. There is a school in Hangzhou, China that has adopted the C.L.A.S.S. philosophy, and next summer C.L.A.S.S. is leading a tour to visit the school (and see the sites) of China. You can click here to read about the trip. I decided this was one of those opportunities I couldn’t pass up, so I signed up for the trip. I think it is going to be an amazing trip. Today for the E-Tools I was researching many of the places we are going to visit and see up close and in person. It was interesting reading about the history and the culture and to think that in a few months we’ll get to experience that first hand. For those that know me, it might even stretch my eating habits a bit (maybe).
I’m really looking forward to the adventure ahead!