Whew! Has it only been a week?!? We have had so many different experiences together in such a short amount of time that I feel like it has accelerated the quality of our relationships with one another. Due to this acceleration the range of emotions that everyone is feeling is also varied by extremes. Once you’ve had time to decompress after you hit that wall of reality in getting things started for another school year, I want you to try to remember a few key points.
1) If you don’t actively plan for what you have learned, nothing will ever come of it. It is imperative that not only should you think about your actions, but you should also create an action plan as well as follow-up on it.
2) Some people will never understand the power of what you are sharing with them. Don’t let that discourage you from what you have experienced and now know to be true. Continue to provide them with opportunities and share your experiences. Practicing what you preach by modeling your knowledge and beliefs is one of the best ways to encourage others. Linda also shared a great suggestion in the blog comments about making sure to invite administrators, parents, PTO/Board members, and other community members to share in your activities as well. Those groups can be strong advocates for what you are trying to demonstrate.
3) YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We are here to help you FOREVER. All you need to do is send an e-mail and we will do whatever we can to assist. We also want to continue to be involved in your journey. Please let us know when you are doing your small group project or any videoconferencing project. I would love to come and hang out so I can continue to learn with you.
As we wind things down for the week, please consider the following and comment:
*What did you learn about curriculum videoconferencing?
*How did you grow or change any of your personal perceptions this week?
*What will you tell others about this workshop?
*Is there anything else you would like to share?