Would you change the way you do things?
If you believed that a moment wasted is a moment you can never get back — would you change the way you teach?
If you believed that every student has value and words can build or crush — would you stop and think before speaking to a student?
If you believed that you could brighten someone’s day — would you send a card or a note to say “I am proud of you and wish you the best?”
If you believed that the tools we have now available can change our students todays and tomorrows — would you take the time to read a tutorial and play with options?
If you believed that you cannot be an island but need support from colleagues and peers — would you join a Personal learning network (such as a ning or twitter)?
If you believed that you are the best teacher your students will EVER have — would you enter your classroom Monday with a new vision and hope for your classroom?
If you believed that what you know is worth sharing — would you start to blog and comment on blogs or present a session?
If you believed that you do not know it all — would you read information that you both agree and disagree with?
If you believed that what you did TODAY would have a positive IMPACT — what would you do?
Jen
You ask some very important questions. I do believe that even the smallest kind gestures made by any individual can affect people in ways they may never know.
Sharing my experiences (and benefits) of ed tech to teachers, one-by-one, or in big groups, is something I feel compelled to do these days.
Ouch! Were you in my classroom Friday? I was trying something new that definitely did not work out the way I had planned and envisioned and I was a little frustrated with the situation. Thank you for a quick reality check.
These are all excellent questions. How we choose to use our time and talents is so important.
Good questions. Ones I’m not sure I’m ready to answer truthfully.