So, it’s been way more than a week since I posted a weekly review. I’ve been working lots and lots of hours over the past weeks. This left very little time. Unfortunately, it left very little time for much of anything. With a pandemic going on, and education trying to make some adjustments, my job has become overwhelming.
Work
I’m working on a state committee that is trying to address Keeping Michigan Learning.
Meanwhile, I’m also working with teachers and principals to help them understand what technology can and can’t do. This is something that I’ve working on for the past 10 years. I’ve had a really tough time getting people to take action.
Seriously, here is part of the issue for me. Technology isn’t just “good for now”. These are skills and strategies that could have been assisting lots of kids. These are things that could’ve led to greater learning in students. We could have benefitted many, many kids.
But, I’m really not cranky about this.
There is an old adage.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time to plant a tree is today.
So let’s plant some trees (metaphorically). Let’s not look at how we are going to survive the next four months. Let’s look at the next five years. How can we help kids learn? How can we help them become empowered learners?
Personal
On a personal level, I wrote a mailed a couple of good old fashioned letters today. These letters were sent off to my kids. It is kind of funny to call them “kids”, they are both mature, responsible, admirable adults.
I’m really trying to get back to some semblance of balance. I’m trying to do more around the house. I’m trying to take care of things that need to be taken care of.
I heard something about how some people are constantly just living day to day in this environment. I understand that. I’m really trying to live for today while planning for tomorrow.
