Today I received an email from a teacher who left our district over 5 years ago and ran across our Math Rap from last year (done by our math team in 1 period of PreCalc). It was nice because he took the time to drop me note about it. That really shows the power of youtube and other things, it is a great way to tie people together across schools, across real geography (he is now states away). I had not heard from him in the time previously so it really was a professional connection.
Now the video/the idea is planted somewhere else to see and be considered. Whether you think it is good or bad, you need to think about it (reflection is a mother isn't it!). I slowly see "my library" expanding on media and hopefully seeing some more comments and hopefully new thoughts.
It reaffirms my belief that change needs to be continous. Meaning slow progress on making each course better -- whether thru the use of technology, or taking chances and truly reflecting on what works (and doesn't) and making improvements. As each thing is recorded, created, posted or whatever we are making a log of reflection. Also it starts to make a lasting culture for the school and district....
The big programs -- NCLB, Race to the Top, etc. don't focus enough on creating the cultural change needed in the classroom for true improvement. I am now recommiting the "good" to only try and do "great."
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