The last thing I did yesterday before heading home was to decorate Lab 2 with some photos. Each one has a thought provoking quote about learning, leading, and change. I used the one above to help students tune in to the idea that when they want to get something done — collaborate with a team, create a multimedia poster, explain their reasoning to others, etc. — that they need to choose the right tool for the job. I said, “Don’t be a stork with a fork.” I hope the overall message was clear — that it’s not about the tool, it’s about getting the job done. Another photo on the door to Lab 1 says,
“The technology is easy. It’s the information and communication that are difficult.”
Stop by and read the photos. I hope they generate some questions and conversations. If you have an extra minute, I stuck one up on the whiteboard in my office. Above it I ask, “What are your thought?” I would love to see what you think.
Download some photos for your walls at Great Quotes about Learning and Change.
Cheers!
I loved the photos – I even displayed a few on PYP Threads
and on the ning I created for my school community.
I am trying to figure out a way to send the message across to 1st graders – will perhaps work on editing or use a slightly different photo.
Thanks for sharing, Tod
This Flickr group focuses on learning and change. Many of the messages target educators. Another Flickr group altogether might be the best way to generate work like this that gets the message across to 1st graders. I’m looking for just the right photo to go with my new inspirational motto, “In command and out of control.” Got any suggestions?
Oh well, if the pic is focused on kids I have the right one – a kiddo that is surrounded by water colors and makes a mess and happily so. It reminds me of choices, mixture, learning passion, trial etc. I love it and I could send it to you.
If the motto refers to teachers, I am thinking an outdoor activity photo – kids exploring bugs, leaves, digging, discussing – each in a different part of the garden while the teacher is having a conversation with another student somewhere in the same area. He is “in control” yet out of it to some extent – everyone is busy learning, discovering, sharing, wow-ing etc.
I am not sure if this helped but gave it a try
Cheers!
“In command and out of control” is my interpretation of inquiry-based teaching. I’m in command because I facilitate inquiry. I’m out of control because the learning activities are not prescribed but rather chosen or driven by the risk-taking students.
I think your photo of the teacher in the garden would work. Can you send it to me?
Thanks.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a good one – I was inspired by another one (and imagined using that as a start) but it’s not visually nor conceptually that powerful. Regardless, how can I send it? I don’t see here a way to attach it.
You can send it to todbaker at gmail.com. Or if it’s online just point me in the right direction. I’ll give it a try