tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post4729137292157339981..comments2024-03-28T04:13:42.906-04:00Comments on A Principal's Reflections: The Limitations of Being a Disconnected NomadEric Sheningerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-24768187828104317052014-12-27T07:26:16.537-05:002014-12-27T07:26:16.537-05:00Thank you for an insightful reflection. I enjoy re...Thank you for an insightful reflection. I enjoy reading your posts. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153489373234031065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-52924585456036987372014-09-03T11:21:41.140-04:002014-09-03T11:21:41.140-04:00Thank you Eric! You have just walked the talk. T...Thank you Eric! You have just walked the talk. This was my first attempt at connecting in this manner, and your simple reply to my off-topic question (because I couldn't find a better place to ask you) has given me insight and encouragement in understanding the power of being connected. I am just beginning to develop my PLN, and I will continue to follow, grow, connect and learn. Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-88608322420314565032014-09-03T10:53:49.324-04:002014-09-03T10:53:49.324-04:00I am a fan of higher standards that are embraced b...I am a fan of higher standards that are embraced by all. CCSS are just standards, not curriculum. This allows all teachers great flexibility on how they can address these, especially when it comes to integrating technology. CCSS never stopped my teachers from innovating. The major hurdle is the alignment of CCSS to standardized tests and the fact that educators did not help develop them. Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-64074038074776689052014-09-03T00:39:58.440-04:002014-09-03T00:39:58.440-04:00Great post - I really enjoyed this on so many fron...Great post - I really enjoyed this on so many fronts. First was the comment that "social media, and technology for that matter, is not and will never transform education." but that transformation comes from "powerful conversations that lead to changes in practice and the building of priceless relationships." Both of these are possible without technology and/or social media - but as you mentioned, in a much more limited way. Even in the world 'outside' education, the nomad uses connections made possible via technology to augment and TRANSFORM the experience of being a nomad. After more than a year of giving up my apartment/house to become a nomad, I can tell you that as nomads we are very dependent on being connected via social media and other technologies, both to inform our journey and learn about 'best practices' and getting the most out of the journey but also of collaborating and staying connected with education. The metaphor really worked for me ;) http://blog.livinglearningmobile.com/p/about-us.html<br />Lucie deLaBruerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747344575602658972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-83433152928088876612014-09-02T14:13:46.643-04:002014-09-02T14:13:46.643-04:00Enjoyed your personal story. Your journey. As a pr...Enjoyed your personal story. Your journey. As a principal veteran now doing work in classrooms and other programs, I observe so much of mid 20th century teaching techniques that are crashing with the opportunities of technology. I wonder sometimes about how the professional development that I know has gone on has not been effective in moving teachers from the way they were taught to what research and practice has shown to be much more effective ways to teach and learn. KMSOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669739444403842400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-78346871853503667412014-09-02T14:01:38.410-04:002014-09-02T14:01:38.410-04:00Miguel. Your article is so well done. I enjoyed th...Miguel. Your article is so well done. I enjoyed the way you turned the concept of nomad on its head. I have always had personal and professional educator wanderlust. You article has helped me to identify as an excited nomad. KMSOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669739444403842400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-62129889786972404282014-09-01T20:33:22.120-04:002014-09-01T20:33:22.120-04:00Great article Eric, thank you! We are a first yea...Great article Eric, thank you! We are a first year 1 to 1 school, and Common Core simultaneously. I understand that you are not a huge fan of CCSS, but you are of supporting teachers to do their best. What do you see as the highlights and hurdles for Common Core? Thanks again. - StevenBluesboss2https://www.blogger.com/profile/14039022296293573702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-87431993335987063092014-09-01T08:05:28.385-04:002014-09-01T08:05:28.385-04:00Robert - all we can do is continue to evangelize, ...Robert - all we can do is continue to evangelize, model, and educator the non-connected. Words and opinions will never sway the masses, but actions will. I believe that once non-connected nomads can see/hear the impactful changes that have been implemented and sustained in schools that they will make the time, dip their toe in the water, and eventually experience the value for themselves. We can never grow complacent in moving the disconnected nomads into this space. It begins and ends with each of us.Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-26354616685191225312014-09-01T08:02:19.654-04:002014-09-01T08:02:19.654-04:00I just read your post Miguel. Well done!I just read your post Miguel. Well done!Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-82500878184707160172014-09-01T08:01:48.559-04:002014-09-01T08:01:48.559-04:00Dennis - embracing the digital world for professio...Dennis - embracing the digital world for professional learning is half the battle. The key for all of us now is how to we make connected learners and leaders the majority as opposed to the minority. Thank you so much for reading my book by the way!Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-66406468178714908712014-08-31T23:24:04.149-04:002014-08-31T23:24:04.149-04:00Well said Eric. Like you, I have experienced a per...Well said Eric. Like you, I have experienced a personal renaissance through socially networked learning. In fact, your blog was one of the first that I subscribed to when I took initial steps towards becoming a connected lurker. I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of the untapped potential of the "unconnected". What are the strategies, or advice, that you would share with disconnected nomads to get them to stick their toes in the pool of connected learning? Thanks again for the knowledge and inspiration.Robert T. Schuetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019650320469352669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-11806073604785163082014-08-31T20:58:05.914-04:002014-08-31T20:58:05.914-04:00Eric, thanks for the inspiration for this blog pos...Eric, thanks for the inspiration for this blog post, Embrace the Torrent: 9 Ways to Becoming A #DigitalNomad. Read it here - http://www.mguhlin.org/2014/08/embrace-torrent-9-ways-to-becoming.html<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />Miguel GuhlinMiguel Guhlin (@mGuhlin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13515062893694709221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-61052280780080692572014-08-31T18:14:01.990-04:002014-08-31T18:14:01.990-04:00Eric, like the book, this post resonated deeply wi...Eric, like the book, this post resonated deeply with me. The reason? Beyond the visionary concepts you've made a reality is the idea that you were once someone who was reluctant to engage in using social media to maximize your leadership potential. While I am on the front end of my own personal/professional journey with this (roughly one year into Twitter) and we have only started building capacity among our school community, my mind continues to be blown by the brilliance among us. And I know, for certain, that the influence of others has made me a more reflective, courageous, and assertive learning leader. Your story drives me forward in this thinking. While I read Digital Leadership at the beginning of the summer, I am ready to pick it up again, and with others who are willing to take the brave next step into creating a culture that empowers our future leaders - our students. Thank you for being willing to share your story as much as anything else - it's inspiring positive change for former disconnected nomads just like me. <br /><br />- Dennis Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03421602885343623493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-21110431978027697132014-08-31T15:13:50.457-04:002014-08-31T15:13:50.457-04:00Well said my friend and thank you for taking that ...Well said my friend and thank you for taking that first step of leading the way and helping those disconnected nomads feel less apprehensive about the use of social media and the power it can have in a classroom!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08660812503426434418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-37808181328783335812014-08-31T10:42:58.157-04:002014-08-31T10:42:58.157-04:00Lisa/Jon - What constantly amazes me is that "...Lisa/Jon - What constantly amazes me is that "we" would never even be engaging on conversations like this if we were disconnected nomads. We can all point to example after example of how connecting with social media has helped improve our professional practice. Imagine if all educators could experience the value of connected learning firsthand?Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-49565995484023063752014-08-31T10:33:19.528-04:002014-08-31T10:33:19.528-04:00Eric I love how you wrote about where you "we...Eric I love how you wrote about where you "were" and where you are. These are such exciting times and I truly believe that it is our job to show others the power of being connected. As you so honestly wrote, we were all once disconnected at some point. I am excited about the coming year. Already staff are joining Twitter, using Remind and one staff member is talking about attending an Edcamp. This is awesome and I feel a Tipping Point is near. Thanks as always for leading the charge. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-49503133332771453022014-08-31T10:20:43.174-04:002014-08-31T10:20:43.174-04:00Eric, I really appreciate the honesty of this post...Eric, I really appreciate the honesty of this post. Your current work (and even the evolution of your practice) significantly impacts the work many of us are trying to do in school despite the roadblocks (excuses, excuses, excuses and stupid twitter jokes). I'm all in for this call to action. It's not about me or my school experience. It's about the experience of our students. Working hard to move "one step closer to providing students with learning experiences they need and deserve." Well said. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595104927382579131noreply@blogger.com