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This morning I started facilitating a PD around cocreating communities and building relationships in virtual, blended, and in person spaces.
I was so nervous because this is something I think deeply about and work hard at, but wasn't sure if I could convey or facilitate it well
I was so nervous because this is something I think deeply about and work hard at, but wasn't sure if I could convey or facilitate it well
It's also an 8 week PD so I knew I didn't have to do it all at once.
I have been thinking about this, brainstorming, drawing, culling resources.
I barely slept at all last night thinking about it.
I have been thinking about this, brainstorming, drawing, culling resources.
I barely slept at all last night thinking about it.
When I get like that, I know I have to lean into the discomfort and the nervousness because of how important it is for kids and adults. When I lean in, I listen to my incredible friends for their stellar advice and experiences. So this morning I had a greatest hits to ease nerves
This was how I started, listening to @MisterMinor remind me of my commitment to love. https://blog.heinemann.com/heinemann-podcast-cornelius-4
Then I listened to @DingleTeach talk about culture of mathematics. So so important when talking about community. https://blog.heinemann.com/podcast-heinemann-fellow-marian-dingle-dr-cathery-yeh-culture-of-mathematics
I then listened to @sheathescholar talk about being a better ally and what that means for me as a facilitator https://blog.heinemann.com/being-a-stronger-ally-shea-martin
I listened to this yesterday with @Jess5th which reminded me of how important identity is when thinking about communities. So often teachers don't think about their own identities we bring in. https://blog.heinemann.com/beyond-the-letters-s2-normalizing-language-with-jess-lifshitz
I'm no longer nervous about this work and excited about the next 7 weeks to work with these teachers as we embark on a summer when we have no idea what is to come in the schoolyear.
Also.. why do I get nervous? Many reasons: perfectionism is the biggest one and one that I am actively working on releasing it's grip on me.
The other main reason.. I don't want to ever cause harm for teachers or model something that can cause harm for students.
The other main reason.. I don't want to ever cause harm for teachers or model something that can cause harm for students.
