Summary: Fear of Missing out (FOMO) can rob you of reaching your potential. Educators want to be great, but when they let FOMO be the reason they make a decision, their kids suffer. Social media, conferences and the latest technology are some examples of areas where teachers rush about like moths to a flame. Tune in to hear how to still be part of what’s hot, but not lose sight of your purpose in the classroom.<br> Quotables<br> <br> Stop chasing fads instead of rooting yourself in student achievement<br> Prioritize where you put your time- does this really impact student learning?<br> Your potential is determined by how you let it grow<br> You’ll never be a top notch educator with FOMO as your commander in chief<br> Forget the new shiny objects that swirl around you and stay grounded in what has the biggest impact on kids<br> Your kids are watching- we are shaping the future and if they look to you as a model and see superficial motivations and outcomes, they’re doomed to repeat it<br> <br> <br> Connect with Gretchen<br> <br> Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com<br> Blog: Always A Lesson <br> Facebook: Always A Lesson <br> Twitter: @gschultek <br> Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers <br> Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers <br> Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College <br> <br> <br> <br> Leave a Rating and Review<br> <br> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1<br> <br> Why?<br> <br> This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future.<br> <br> How?<br> <br> Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher.<br> Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’<br> Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.”<br> Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info<br> Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)<br> Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast <br> Click ‘Send’<br> <br>
