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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The past 14 months have brought us to this point! Tonight is a small celebration in what feels like a L..O..N..G journey. My classmates and I have completed our last class in our coursework towards earning an educational doctorate. The Liberty 018 Cohort from William Woods University has met almost every Thursday night at Liberty North High School to discuss leadership styles, redesign school districts, and evaluate educational programs. (Don't forget the qualitative and quantitative analysis that was in the mix!) Tomorrow we will begin preparing for the next phase of the program. Our day long comprehensive final will be here in 5 short weeks. This is followed by the independent writing of dissertations. This group has definitely taught me to persevere. Over the last 14 months, we have bonded as classmates, colleagues, and friends. We have seen each other through life's milestones and heartaches. Through it all we remember to just keep going and laugh...a lot!
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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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