We never really know when a detour may pop up. Most certainly, there is a momentary groan when you see that sign pop up. You wonder how long it may take you out of your way, what obstacles you may encounter, and whether it will truly get you to your destination. You are one in … Continue reading Detours -#BLOG365 Day 180
Month: April 2017
Stepping Forward-#BLOG365 Day 179 #IMMOOC
Risk-taking Audacity Leaps of Faith Risk-taking Stepping Forward These are all words I have been considering lately. Last night I got a Voxer message from a friend. In it he said he was proud of me for taking a risk. He said "It's one thing to talk about taking a risk and another to … Continue reading Stepping Forward-#BLOG365 Day 179 #IMMOOC
Am I Leading Like a Tree?-#BLOG365 Day 178
Today I was talking about what got me started on the #BLOG365 journey. I talked about the Lead Like a Tree activity that I wrote about here so when I got home I pulled this image up to see how I was doing on the goals I set for myself back in July. Goal 1: Get … Continue reading Am I Leading Like a Tree?-#BLOG365 Day 178
Don’t Force It-#BLOG365 Day 177
. I'm still behind about 25 days on #BLOG365. Although I have been doing my best to catch up with blog posts, life gets in the way. I visit my #BLOG365 buddies blogs and occasionally I feel the disappointment of not being on the same page as them. Some days those blog visits are enough for … Continue reading Don’t Force It-#BLOG365 Day 177
UbD It Out – #BLOG365 Day 176 #ubdchat
When I first learned about Understanding by Design in 2010 I could have never guessed how deep it would infiltrate my working life. At its core it is such a simple idea, really. Work backwards. Start with the end in mind. Align your work under enduring understandings and assess with authentic tasks. Strive for transfer. But, … Continue reading UbD It Out – #BLOG365 Day 176 #ubdchat
5 Reasons I’m Glad to Be a Member of @ASCD – #BLOG365 Day 176 #empower17 @ascdempower
Last weekend I had the opportunity to join in the fun at the #Empower17 video booth. I had no idea what to expect. When I sat down to be interviewed one of the first questions I was asked was "what do you think of when you hear ASCD?" A few thoughts came to my mind. … Continue reading 5 Reasons I’m Glad to Be a Member of @ASCD – #BLOG365 Day 176 #empower17 @ascdempower
Jill Cross 