Journal Blog #1: What is your greatest source of inspiration?

Welcome to the first ERS journal blog entry for Trimester 3, 2013. For this term of ERS, the theme for us will be Innovation/Inspiration. In my view, before we are able to innovate, first we need to be inspired to do it. We draw our inspirations from many sources, whether it be family or someone we admire. We may be moved by art or nature. There might be something from within us that motivates us and gives us the energy and will to pursue a particular idea or dream.

As a teacher-for-life, I can easily say that I draw inspiration from my students. My students can be my inspiration, my frustration, my joy, and my sadness all at the same time. When thinking about my day in class, I can either go to bed happy, annoyed, energized, disappointed, or inspired. This is what keeps me in this profession and motivates me to do better and understand more about what we do everyday in that classroom.

For this first blog journal, the topic is wide open. You may be involved in a club or sport. You may enjoy spending time in a park with your thoughts or in your room with your music... there are so many things that bring inspiration. Please share your own ideas about what inspires you.

Make sure you include your student ID# in your post. I look forward to reading your thoughts. Aj. M