Showing posts with label carlaarena. Show all posts
Showing posts with label carlaarena. Show all posts

Thursday, January 30, 2014

A New Move to Carlaarena.com




Dear readers,

I have some roots, those things that are hard to let go. Even if some might think I'm brave enough, there are certain strings to what is known and comfortable that are hard to get rid of. It's been some months now that I've been organizing and tweaking a new space for the conversations and connections with educators.

I've always blogged in English, never in my mother tongue Portuguese, but I always felt the urge to amplify and share what I've learned not only with my English teachers' community, but also with the educators in general, and mainly Brazilians, some of whom might be missing interesting approaches to education because they don't know English or don't have the time to look for interesting resources and ideas for their classrooms. So, why not hone in on my English skills and passion for Ed tech to include my fellow Brazilian teachers in the equation?

So, amplification, personalization and new challenges were my drive to move on to an even better place, especially prepared to blend and intersect in areas that are part of my life, Ed Tech, English and Portuguese. I hope my roots are substituted by a more dandelion-carefree-style. It is not just changing places, it is really about creating a new vision, a new approach to sharing and connecting to others. So, please, join me there at http://carlaarena.com 

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Monday, January 19, 2009

Moving Back to Brazil

Benihana_Japanese Restaurant (12)

Today is my last day in the US. After two years living in paradisaical Key West, I'll be heading back to Brasilia, my hometown, on Tuesday (Inauguration Day!).

I leave my photographic memory here, my shots of Key West, and island that I called home for two years. Very unique, nothing like the rest of the US. I leave with a feeling of mission accomplished, my kids fluent in English, and I having had the chance and time to connect as never before to people around the world, and learn new e-tricks.Connecting,sharing and learning. I now move forward with a better understanding what it means to be a lifelong learner.


Images of Key West
- http://flickr.com/photos/carlaarena/sets/72157603783535072/

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Edublog Awards - Best Teacher Blog?!


edublogging
Originally uploaded by carlaarena

This is just so awkward. I've been checking the edublog awards because I think there are many gems worth checking. some blogs I am already subscribed to, others are new. I don't think an award is always fair, for it excludes tons and tons of wonderful blogs out there who are making a difference to a group of people.

What a shock to realize just today that I was nominated for Best teacher blog. This is totally insane as I feel so small when I read so many great ideas and posts. On the other hand, it means that there's somebody listening to me and I might touch an educational-driven soul in very unpredictable ways with my ideas and thoughts .

I guess this is just a time to thank for the wonderful group of educators I interact with. Let's look ahead, keep looking forward and blogging away.

A BIG thank you for whoever thought I, along with my ideas and resources, was worth to be there. Crazy, crazy...

The Journey

The funny thing? I just decided to make a move to this Collablogatorium space in an attempt to make life more simple. However, it doesn't matter where you are, does it? It matters what you stand for, your self-expression, meaningful conversations. Tha's what edublogging is made of, plus a big dose of enthusiasm and optimism.