Designed EDU

So what would it mean to bet on myself?

Create a separate channel for my own content. Deeply integrate the channel, my blog content, and my social media pages. Use all of this to “try out” content that would eventually become part of one of the few book ideas I’ve got in the works. Spend a little more time each week on my own content and development. Spend a little less time “outside of work” on work and be content with what that means for the regular gig.

What are the dots?

The answer to many of the questions you would suspect someone might ask who is thinking of transitioning out of their district: connect the dots. Over the years, I amassed a lot of dots- each dot representing little activities, decisions, relationships, projects, and actions– that I was able to connect in many different ways to help lead me down a successful path and through multiple successful transitions.

So what can you do TODAY to start driving change?

Prioritize: Of the changes you seek, know which one will have the most positive impact for the business. This should be your lead dog and main focus to start out. Once you get there, you will have some credits in the bank that you can cash in for other, more personal or targeted change.Clarify: Make sure that your vision for change is clear, concise, and easily digested.

1. DOES THE CONTENT REQUIRE A STUDENT TO BE ACTIVE OR ANCHORED?

This question is all about the physical aspect of the experience you’re trying to build. As you’re planning your lesson and thinking about learning objectives, consider whether it would make the most sense to have a motion-packed or stationery activity.

2. DOES THE CONTENT PROMOTE CREATION OR CONSUMPTION?

Think about the different ways a tool might encourage students to create something from scratch or passively absorb knowledge. There are plenty of educational tools that are flexible enough for students to do both. For instance, Nearpod is a great online tool that enables teachers to present information to students in an engaging way.