I admitted before that sometimes I tend to take too long to think about things. Well Mr. Couros, I spent a lot of time thinking about what you said in your session, "Leading Innovative Change"at ISTE13. I already agreed with you about the smartest person in the room being the room. Focusing on relationships wasn't something you had to convince me to do. I experience too much "mind your own business learning" around me so I was still with you. We are on the same page with learning being the focus over technology.
I was with you through that presentation. Then, you pushed me out of my comfort zone. You asked us to raise our hands if we thought we could teach you something. I must admit I did not raise my hand. You managed to hit on one of my insecurities. I have no problem teaching those around me because they are not very tech savvy. When I come to large conventions though, I don't feel like I am able to teach others because I see so many people who know so much more than me. Then, you pushed me further when you asked us where we share. At that point, I shared in my face to face community and was just beginning to become an active Twitter user.
I wrestled with what you said for quite a while. I spent time reflecting on where and how I share. Then, I took your challenge. I have become an active participant with people all over the world this school year. I co-founded two professional development groups. I am learning new things and sharing them with the wider world in a way I never did before. It took time to find my footing before I put myself out there. I am applying for new, competitive opportunities that I might not have done before. So, Thank You! What you said has changed me. I hope you will continue to challenge educators. The most growth does occur when we are out of our comfort zone so thank you for pushing me out of mine!
I was with you through that presentation. Then, you pushed me out of my comfort zone. You asked us to raise our hands if we thought we could teach you something. I must admit I did not raise my hand. You managed to hit on one of my insecurities. I have no problem teaching those around me because they are not very tech savvy. When I come to large conventions though, I don't feel like I am able to teach others because I see so many people who know so much more than me. Then, you pushed me further when you asked us where we share. At that point, I shared in my face to face community and was just beginning to become an active Twitter user.
I wrestled with what you said for quite a while. I spent time reflecting on where and how I share. Then, I took your challenge. I have become an active participant with people all over the world this school year. I co-founded two professional development groups. I am learning new things and sharing them with the wider world in a way I never did before. It took time to find my footing before I put myself out there. I am applying for new, competitive opportunities that I might not have done before. So, Thank You! What you said has changed me. I hope you will continue to challenge educators. The most growth does occur when we are out of our comfort zone so thank you for pushing me out of mine!
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Awesome! Glad I could help and by the way, you know you could teach me something ;)