Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of my favorite authors. His writing is truly
timeless. He tells us, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where
there is no path and leave a trail.” I firmly believe what he is telling us. It
is our duty and responsibility as educators to blaze a new trail for our
students and adult learners.
Captain Kirk, of the Starship Enterprise told us, “…to boldly go where
no man has gone before.”
Albert Einstein notes, “The only source of knowledge is experience.”
Alan Key explains, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
So as you plan your summer for rest,
relaxation and renewal (learning from your PLN) take the time to figure out what
you can to take your “game” to the next level this fall. Here are a few ideas…
Book Discussion: Join a book study/discussion. Learn alongside
your colleagues this summer. I am fortunate enough to be working alongside @DJrschug,
@JoyWright91, and @AnthonyDeblasio as we plan a July Book Study for Danah Boyd’s
It’s Complicated. The summer is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy a
good book, and take some time to discuss it with your PLN.
Coordinate/Participate: in a combo chat. Join up with another
chat this summer. Several states, groups, and organizations have already
started this trend in PLN collaboration. Check it out. Several chats are being
set up as you are reading this blog post. One example: #Moedchat and #Txed are working
to host a July combo chat!
Learn a new social media skill: Take a look at Augmented
Reality. Try your hand at LiveBinders or Evernote. Or simply see what you can
do with flipagram and Tellagami. They are all powerful tools that can enhance
the work you do with students and colleagues.
Write a Blog Post: This is the best way to share out what you
are doing, learning, and accomplishing. We learn from each other and a blog
post is the best way for us to learn from each other. I know I enjoy seeing
what my PLN is doing in the way of blogging!
Become the Lewis and Clark of the 21st century as you blaze
a new trail this summer. I look forward to “reading” all about your journey!
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