George writes about the power of keeping a blog by mentioning the article, Why Even the Worst Bloggers Make Us Smarter, by Clive Thompson. George and Thompson believe that though our writing may not measure up to that of Shakespeare, the power of writing has changed the way we process information. Our understanding of topics can be accelerated by reflecting, creating, and sharing our thinking with an audience. If we want students and teachers to actively participate and share ideas with the world, it needs to be modeled by the leader first. This is an idea I definitely believe! For the students and teachers that feel as if their work is not good enough to share, George asks, "Well then, how are you meeting the needs of your students?" Don't sell yourself short! The work you do and the ideas you share have the capacity to impact not only your students, but learners around the world. Derek Siver's short video, Obvious to You, Amazing to Others, is highlighted in George's book. It has a great message!
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George Couros
3/23/2016 07:57:30 pm
Really great to see you sharing and love that video. The time you spend blogging is truly an investment in yourself and your learning. Keep it up! Hope you enjoyed the book :)
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Dr. Rena Hawkins
I am the Principal of Maple Elementary School in Smithville, MO, and co-host of the #ShareMOEdu podcast. I am passionate about teaching and learning while supporting a school environment that promotes a positive climate. #ShareMOEdu airs every Thursday on iTunes and PodOmatic, highlighting an educator who has a positive message to share. Archives
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