http://www.johnconnell.co.uk/blog/?p=537 The point is not to interpret the world but to change it. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:58:42 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.johnconnell.co.uk/blog/?p=537&cpage=1#comment-857 gail dyer Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:01:23 +0000 http://www.johnconnell.co.uk/blog/?p=537#comment-857 Liked the idea you mentioned today of being "collectively autonomous" is that like developing a critical mass and taking your own "brave" path? Actions need to echo radical words; however, there seems to be a fear that if you act then you may be caught doing something wrong. I wonder how long it will take for educators to realise there is a lot of baggage of which they have to "let go". First and foremost of things to let go are the control they wish to exercise over the students and the needless content in the curriculum. Heidi's notions that we keep the stuff of timeless learning and utilise the timely is so appropriate. The message from Senge is think and act, and from Heidi Jacobs talk, talk and if all else fails talk. Kids just love meaningful conversations with adults and they are so profound in their observations. We need to listen. Our mantra is "Do It! Talk it! Write it! Read it! very powerful and digital technologies can be used to promote it. You are right Web 2.0 and all its paraphernalia has changed the relationship between teachers and students. Now we have the chance to develop truly meaningful relationships as the boundaries between us are becoming so blurry. Who teaches? What is to be taught? John the school visit is ok if you would like, we'd be proud to show you and your wife around, contact Kim or me. Liked the idea you mentioned today of being “collectively autonomous” is that like developing a critical mass and taking your own “brave” path? Actions need to echo radical words; however, there seems to be a fear that if you act then you may be caught doing something wrong. I wonder how long it will take for educators to realise there is a lot of baggage of which they have to “let go”. First and foremost of things to let go are the control they wish to exercise over the students and the needless content in the curriculum. Heidi’s notions that we keep the stuff of timeless learning and utilise the timely is so appropriate. The message from Senge is think and act, and from Heidi Jacobs talk, talk and if all else fails talk. Kids just love meaningful conversations with adults and they are so profound in their observations. We need to listen. Our mantra is “Do It! Talk it! Write it! Read it! very powerful and digital technologies can be used to promote it.
You are right Web 2.0 and all its paraphernalia has changed the relationship between teachers and students. Now we have the chance to develop truly meaningful relationships as the boundaries between us are becoming so blurry. Who teaches? What is to be taught?
John the school visit is ok if you would like, we’d be proud to show you and your wife around, contact Kim or me.

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