In my job as Media Specialist (AKA Librarian & Instructional Technologist), I help train new teachers on various technology programs they need to do their job. Next week is new teacher training–so I w
ill get to spend a little time getting to know them at lunch and training with them. We have 18 new teachers in our building! 18! Craziness! That’s almost half of our staff so I really want to provide support!
I love to serve. I love to help. I love to be the go-to person when they have a question. I want them to be comfortable with me so I try to be honest and eager to help (and get them in the library as often as possible). As some of them have been up at the school working in their rooms, I have tried to stop by and introduce myself so that comfort level will begin to set in right away! BUT, I am thinking about some things that I can do next Friday when I get to spend a little time with them. Of course, Pintrest has a gazillion ideas!! But I want it to be easy and practical. So, I am thinking….
- Create a folder with important info — map of the school, quick reference guide (common questions, who to call for what, etc), list of basic info about Google Apps for Education, what else???
- 1-2 books for their classroom library (thankful for my TLA ARCs that I can share).
- Some sort of school supply — pens, notebook, sharpies? I can’t decide.
- Chocolate!
What else would you include that I haven’t thought to include? I would love to hear your ideas! 🙂