Comments on: The Perfect Storm

By: Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech » Blog Archive » How it’s going

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:33:22 +0000

[...] small districts into 1. Building culture, unity and morale has been challenging but in many ways is going really well. The big challenge I have is that I’m the only person really focusing on technology, outside [...]

By: Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech » Blog Archive » My IT staff is better than yours

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:33 +0000

[...] for me. I’ve touched on this before and am currently working with our IT manager on a presentation at Tlt in a few weeks that deals [...]

By: eve

eve — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:12:20 +0000

sounds like you have whole team of learners who are enjoying the journey, full of optimism and empathy, brilliant.

By: Brittany Ward

Brittany Ward — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:30:30 +0000

I really enjoyed reading about all the different areas of a school division that need to come together to make technology work in the classroom. One of my biggest concerns when I go into a school is whether I will have the staff support to try the things we are learning in class. I have mainly thought just about the work I would need to do with other teachers in my school, the school administration and the student’s parents. I never thought about the tech people at the division office I would have to rely on as well. Your school division sounds very enlightened and open minded, a good place to work.
Brittany

By: Tammy Sillers

Tammy Sillers — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:14:54 +0000

Well said, Dean. It’s neat to see when you put the pieces together, as you have, that we really are doing some great things here. I think teamwork is essential – which you’ve captured pretty well. We’re all focused on our students’ best interests – from our teachers up to the board. I’m feeling more and more, that despite our geography, a sense of community is really taking hold. That is something to be proud of.

I’d agree – we still have alot of work ahead of us, but to see the positives really helps keep us on the path, even when we’d like to run off it!!

By: Cathy Nelson

Cathy Nelson — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:49:08 +0000

No-Just wish I had more positive things to say that’s all. I realize crying and criticizing will get me no where. But I can celebrate a couple of things, like my blog and blog platform is not blocked, and I have a login/password to bypass the filter. That is not true everywhere. So I am luckier than most. But we all know the grass seems greener on the other side.

By: Dean Shareski

Dean Shareski — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:01:52 +0000

Cathy,

As I said, we don’t have it all together and what I often do is write in generalities about failures rather than find specific fault because those faults are seen in many other places.

I certainly wouldn’t write a post singling out my workplaces’ faults. I’m not sure that accomplishes anything other than what you’ve suggested.

By: Cathy Nelson

Cathy Nelson — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:20:53 +0000

Seriously WHERE DO I APPLY? If I blogged about where my school district or state falls down, I’d probably lose my job. Coveting your points here.

By: Jeff Mason

Jeff Mason — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:55:50 +0000

I hope your storm left a wake in the stagnant waters of FL while you were at FETC.

By: Kathy Cassidy

Kathy Cassidy — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:57:42 +0000

You’re right, Dean, we are fortunate to work in the school division that we do. I am constantly being made aware, through the contact I have with other teachers both on and off line, that not everyone has the support that I do. I am also very cognizant of the fact that I would not have been able to do any of the interesting things that intrigue and inspire my students without our division’s, leadership’s and in particular your support.