tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927516423487148589.post8153646846379301439..comments2023-05-20T04:32:18.580-07:00Comments on Brain Vibe for Educators: How Do You Learn?Shawn Blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16514370689792127588noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927516423487148589.post-12908022037669397232012-01-02T11:53:20.740-08:002012-01-02T11:53:20.740-08:00Yes. Teachers should know what they are teaching, ...Yes. Teachers should know what they are teaching, and take the initiative before they devolve that knowledge to their students. Otherwise, classrooms lack the incentive, or motivation to learn the material.Xivicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509024279264949195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927516423487148589.post-71013774503841851072011-12-27T14:58:43.460-08:002011-12-27T14:58:43.460-08:00I too embraced Twitter quite recently, after takin...I too embraced Twitter quite recently, after taking on the role of ICT Co-ordinator, and found myself immersed in a myriad of new posibilities and learning opportunities. Such new dynamics helped me to begin forging a new path of leadership; developing a supportive role and leading by example. Utilising new learning opportunities and initiatives and planning a route towards, hopefully the successful embedding of ICT and Web 2.0 technologies, and helping to create exciting teaching and learning opportunities for both teachers and children. A 'learning together' approach has begun to emerge which I need to continue to capitalise upon, with a consistently renewed vigour, to maintain colleagues interest and development of our new teaching and learning culture.Elaine Shaw (The Classroom Carousel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08384725618101476388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927516423487148589.post-723126836416372702011-12-27T14:46:01.451-08:002011-12-27T14:46:01.451-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Elaine Shaw (The Classroom Carousel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08384725618101476388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927516423487148589.post-41631860216685163462011-10-30T19:49:49.329-07:002011-10-30T19:49:49.329-07:00Thanks for commenting Leslie. "Creating an e...Thanks for commenting Leslie. "Creating an environment of need without bringing people to the brink of despair is key," well said. As leaders, not just principals but as teacher leaders, we must create a curiosity for learning with both our colleagues and students. Many times it will come across as passion. As we begin to continuously rethink the way we learn, we will begin to become comfortable with uncomfortable. It's this mindset that produces lifelong learners.Shawn Blankenshiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514370689792127588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927516423487148589.post-80241563746248697502011-10-30T13:13:27.893-07:002011-10-30T13:13:27.893-07:00We tend to be creatures of habit and if something ...We tend to be creatures of habit and if something works, we don't want to change it. Unless something happens that causes us to search out the new and different, we tend to stay with what is comfortable. For me, it was a particularly difficult year topped off by a principal who was less than encouraging. I was desperate to find clarity and confirmation of what I believed in my bones was true about education and a fuel for the passion I have always had for learning. Not only did I find other professionals that resonated my educational beliefs and passion in their tweets and blogs, but I was challenged to continue to grow by adding new schema to my thinking. Creating an environment of need without bringing people to the brink of despair is key. I didn't know I needed a PLN that could only be found through Twitter. I didn't even know the term or the community existed. I think we have to show the need it has met in our professional lives, encourage participation, but be patient. I love what you said about leadership, these are important with staff, as well as students. I think setting up an environment like the one you described builds the excitement and safety needed to try new things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927516423487148589.post-33778302031298528222011-10-30T11:47:29.835-07:002011-10-30T11:47:29.835-07:00Thanks Maureen for commenting. Information is dou...Thanks Maureen for commenting. Information is doubling every two years, as a result, we must continuously rethink the way we learn. The more we learn, the more we want to know! I'm constantly reading blogs and sharing with my PLN. Thank you for being apart of my professional learning network. It's fun thinking, learning, and growing together!Shawn Blankenshiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514370689792127588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3927516423487148589.post-50356998753541431472011-10-29T21:13:44.004-07:002011-10-29T21:13:44.004-07:00Like you, I've embraced Twitter and other Inte...Like you, I've embraced Twitter and other Internet venues as efficient, thought provoking and productive learning vehicles. I like the way you frame this as a new way of learning. It's a good way to discuss PLN possibilities with both colleagues and students. Thanks.Teach Children Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445866699209731255noreply@blogger.com