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"The Case for Formal Training"

A very clear explaination of the benefits of (especially oonline) training.

stress

Stress at work is terrible so I always try to reduces  stress usually by walk! Excersing is an excitig way to walk away the stress!

great

great

Needed

It s good to reanalize and get ourselves to evaluation

 

Action Plan

After taking this tutorial, I have learned that the majority of my stress comes from factors outside of work, but they affect my performance AT work. I intend to implement stress reducing stratagies at home, including waking up earlier and going for walks in order to start my days with a de-stresser and then provide myself with more time to get my domestic responsibilities accomplished so that my stress level does not carry over from my home into my job.

lesson

great lesson

stress

 This actually gave me some new ideas of things to try.  I have been feeling burn out in one of my jobs, but I think I just need to change my attitude, and focus when I am there.  I need to compartmentalize my jobs, and not let them cross paths with each other.  Keep them separated so they don't overwhemlm me, and continue to set time aside for myself and my family.  I would like to pick up a new interest or hobby as well.

Handling Stress & Preventing Burnout

This really helped me understand that we have two kinds of stress, we have positive stress and negative stress. Without possitive stress we would not be able to continue and have motivation. If you feel like you are about to burn out try new things, change careers or try something new. Like take up a new sport or activity. Great things learned from the tutorial.

Getting Along With Your Boss

This had a lot of great reminders for me about the stresses that a boss has and to be mindful of those stresses. When problems arise do what you can to help minimize the situation before going to the boss. Bosses appreciate creative problem solvers! I learned that it is just as importnant to be a good follower as it is to be a good leader. know when to step up and take the lead and then be willing to step back down.

Formal Training is a MUST

Most of us dread formal training because it can seem like a waste of time, it can be boring, or because we simply don't like change. What I loved about this tutorial is that it addressed all those things. The biggest thing was learning how to motivate the trainee to want to change. We need to give positive reinforcement and make sure the trainee knows there will be a payoff!

Formal Training is a MUST

Most of us dread formal training because it can seem like a waste of time, it can be boring, or because we simply don't like change. What I loved about this tutorial is that it addressed all those things. The biggest thing was learning how to motivate the trainee to want to change. We need to give positive reinforcement and make sure the trainee knows there will be a payoff!

Positive and Negative Stress

I liked this tutorial becase it reminds me that I need to step back and not let the things that I can not control control me, which I think that I tend to do from time to time.  I was at the high end of the scale on the self stress test, which tells me that I still need to work on bringing my stress level down.

Self Assessment

I liked this tutorial because it is a good reminder that I need to periodically stop and give myself a self assessment to make sure that I am doing everything to the best of my ability and that I can translate those practices on to my students.  

Communication

I need to effectvely communicate my goals.

More than I thought.

I need to take a closer look at my stress management techniques. Also need to learn to say No sometimes.

Sometimes training is just training

This actually felt beneficial.  It included concepts with citations for further research, and I found it quite interesting.

 

I found it short enough to not feel like just another training session we have to complete, and interesting enough to keep me actually reading.

action plans

take control of your class get them to understand whats going on with the lesson plans

my wisdom

stay positive think clean, stop take time and breath while planning ahead

Good reminders!

I took this course becasue I wanted to start at the beginning and found it to be a good reminder of principles that are practiced in my workplace.  While I don't think I learned anything specifically new, I did appreciated the questions around what to do when I am unsure if a decision is ethical or not.  Sometimes it feels very grey and can be hard to judge.  The questions offered will be helpful to bring clarity.  So, I guess I did learn something!  Thanks!!

Don't Panic!

Famous words by Douglas Adams.

Yes I scored high on this assessment, but for good reasons.  And I know its only temporary. 

Optimism and resiliance are keys to adapting and dealing with stress.

Tada!

dwc