The end of the 2nd month of 2016 is fast approaching (plus I was struggling to think of something to write ) so I thought it was a good opportunity to once again touch base with progress towards meeting my new years resolutions.
1) To blog at least twice per month
I am doing very well with this one. Twice per month equates to 24 posts across the whole year however as part of #29daysofwriting, this represents my 25th post in Feb alone, thereby achieving my target after only 2 months. I will however continue to try and achieve a minimum of 2 posts per month.
2) 1.9 tweets per day over the year
Point 5, and buffer in particular is helping here. At this point I have tweeted 427 times in 2016 so far. This equates to nearer to 7.6 tweets per day, or enough tweets for over 200 days, however after only 56 days. Again, like point 1, I need keep up the momentum.
3) To achieve Google certified educator level 2 status
Haven’t done anything on this target lately mainly due to focusing on #29daysofwriting and #teacher5adaysketch. I would like to think I will address this is March or April rather than leaving it too late in the year.
4) Read at least 1 book per month
Again, like point 3, have put this on hold in Feb. Will start reading once more as soon as March begins.
5) To use tools like evernote and buffer to work smarter
Buffer has been key lately in maintaining a twitter presence while blogging, sketching and working. Have sort of let Evernote use slip a little so need to get back into the habit of using it to keep my notes.
6) To get involved in twitter chats
Have been active in #sltchat and #mltchat is particular. I do need to try and build on this.
7) To get involved in events and conferences
Attended BETT however can see plenty of chances in March for attending different events.
8) To experiment with video and youtube
Again, a point I haven’t progressed this month.
I also added a new target at the end of January:
9) To get fitter by increasing levels of exercise
Jan saw me managing 33 mins of exercise (and I only meaning wlaking) per day but sadly Feb has seen this drop to 30min. I suppose I still have a few days to push this up a little if I try!
I would also now in Feb like to add a new item:
10) To sketch at least twice per month.
As part of #teacher5aday sketch I did 5 drawings in Feb. I want to ensure that I continue doing the odd sketch. Hopefully I can maintain the effort in March.
I would say Feb has seen some massive effort in some areas at the expense of others. So March needs to see me even this out.
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