I was talking with a principal of a local school the other day. She had a whinge about how much paper and copied materials are printed and WASTED every day. She saw me and asked why I was smiling (and I was grinning like the Cheshire Cat!). Photocopying (especially colour copying) costs schools thousands upon thousands of dollars each term. I replied that I haven't printed one sheet in the 4 days I have worked for them already this year.
She looked at me funny and asked what I used in the classroom. It is not uncommon for non-CRTs to think CRTs rely on photocopying and blackline worksheets to teach.
I simply replied "everything but photocopied worksheets", made my goodbyes and headed home with that smile still on my face. I know I am supporting schools in this hard time of financial struggle but even better? I know the students that I had in my first four days of teaching were engaged, learning, investigating and best of all, having fun!
One day I might let her in on my secret. Until then, I hope she comes for a visit in the classroom I am in, the next time I am in her school.
Mel
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