Posted by Jen Neubauer on
URL: https://nabble.aealearningonline.org/POST-2-Challenges-to-Using-Iowa-AEA-Online-Resources-tp184p349.html

I think the biggest challenge to me is being overwhelmed.  I'm overwhelmed by how many different resources are available through the AEA.  I just had no idea and I will also say that I'm very impressed!  Even just focusing in on one module of related resources like the Research Resources contains such a vast amount of information which I would love to spend more time diving into to explore but that would overwhelm me even more.  With starting a new job, at an unfamiliar school, and teaching a new grade level I'm already overwhelmed.  Being overwhelmed can be paralyzing and keep you from ever getting started.

To overcome this obstacle and prevent any paralysis, my plan right now is to focus on just one or two resources that I could immediately utilize.  I would really like to start off the new school year with excellent management strategies and a very appealing learning environment so I would like to start looking into the audio and visual resources that were reviewed in this course.  As I get settled into my new routine, I could then start exploring other resources that may be of benefit to enhancing the content of my physical education curriculum.  So, starting small and trying little things along the way as I get comfortable.