A few days ago, I made the decision to take part in a Blogging Challenge that was posted by a member of my ISTE Ed Tech Coaches PLN (#ETCoaches). While I am not entirely new to blogging (I used blogs with my students as a classroom teacher), I thought that this challenge was the perfect opportunity (and excuse!) to get JEN-ERATION ed up and running. I initially started this site last year as a way to share resources and best practices relating to tech, but in all honesty, I just couldn’t find the time to blog! I went into this with the best intentions, but as with a lot of things that I start, I just couldn’t close. (Sounds a lot like the Yankees this season, huh?) I am hoping that this challenge will ignite my passion for writing, and provide me with the parameters and guidelines that I need to help me stay focused and on track.
While I cannot officially define myself as a blogger, I can say that I am a full-time instructional coach and a part-time technology nerd. I work in a large public school district as a staff development trainer, and I love using my enthusiasm, creativity, and knowledge of educational technology to help teachers transform their instruction. While my seven year old describes me as being a "teacher of teachers," my ultimate goal is to help create meaningful and engaging learning opportunities for all students . Before becoming a teacher trainer, I spent my first sixteen-plus years in the classroom as a middle school English teacher, and I can honestly say that my passion for teaching and literacy instruction has carried over into my new role. This summer, I was named a Google for Education Certified Trainer, and I am excited to start this journey and share what I learn through this blog. I look forward to expanding my reach through the power of technology and helping next jen-eration educators work smarter, not harder in the best interest of the students we teach. Thanks for reading and please be sure to connect with me on Twitter at @JenFischer18.
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AuthorJennifer Fischer is a former middle school English teacher, full-time instructional coach, and part-time edtech nerd, who strives to help next JENeration educators transform learning for all students.
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