tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179740565267828546.post6636152497669431875..comments2024-02-04T02:13:50.444-08:00Comments on The Learning Nation: The Biggest Watercooler on Earthbirklearnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368990673349142540noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179740565267828546.post-62652840217643764192011-02-13T09:57:12.203-08:002011-02-13T09:57:12.203-08:00Totally agree, John. I get just as fired up to sha...Totally agree, John. I get just as fired up to share an idea out as I do to get good ideas from our big water cooler. More and more, I feel like when I share an idea that might be good, I am going to get feedback to make it better. When someone shares a great idea, I know that we all can contribute to make it even more positive. <br /><br />The life part--well, I like an abundance of golf...birklearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07368990673349142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179740565267828546.post-1622385449980203372011-02-13T09:07:06.851-08:002011-02-13T09:07:06.851-08:00Thanks, once again, for a thoughtful post Cale! P...Thanks, once again, for a thoughtful post Cale! Personally, joining twitter, creating a blog and sharing ideas, thoughts and questions has allowed me witness the power of the "abundance mentality". My very first post on my blog was titled "Posting, tweeting, blogging - who cares what I have to say?" http://bit.ly/b49KGW. That post was, on some levels, a symptom of a "scarcity mentality". Today I proudly admit that I have seen power of an "abundance mentality" through social media. The hope now is have this abundance mentality spill over into all aspects of my life - but I digressJ Bevacqua @jvbevacquahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310639769232238058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179740565267828546.post-52282711095704456182011-02-12T20:06:50.724-08:002011-02-12T20:06:50.724-08:00I agree with all three of you. I tend to giggle wh...I agree with all three of you. I tend to giggle when people comment on our water cooler. I truly feel like I have seen the light, and it is my job to let that light shine for as many people as I can! Eye rolls and snide comments aside, I know that people will get on board, but it will be at a pace that is comfortable. However, persistence is the key, and let's collectively agree that we won't let down when making our great big water cooler even bigger.<br /><br />All are welcome! <br /><br />Thanks for your comments.birklearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07368990673349142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179740565267828546.post-11529881789886767212011-02-12T14:17:12.304-08:002011-02-12T14:17:12.304-08:00I receive comments like that all the time. And ad...I receive comments like that all the time. And added to what my colleagues believe is an insult created for my benefit, is the sound of complete ignorance (that i think only I can hear). It's unfortunate that colleagues can push forward with their subtle (or not so subtle) mockery - I work in a high school, but this reminds me of being in high school (where kids feel the need to be mean for a variety of reasons). Sometimes people are threatened by what they don't understand. And, opposed to high school where this made me insecure, now I just feel really sad for them. They are missing out! The amazing "water cooler" conversation that I get to be a part of every day through my PLN is enriching in ways I couldn't imagine. I don't understand why anyone wouldn't want to be a part of it! But I agree with what Errin said, that it is there problem, not mine. We can't force them to see the world through our lens, as much as we'd like to sometimes. Meanwhile, I'm going to continue to appreciate what I have and feel blessed to be a part of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661832194699178327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179740565267828546.post-70242921088319299232011-02-12T13:18:03.998-08:002011-02-12T13:18:03.998-08:00I'll come chat by your watercooler! I can empa...I'll come chat by your watercooler! I can empathize. I moved schools last year. For seven years I was part of a staff that liked my tech corner tips at staff meetings and accepted my passion for integrating tech into education. This year, I'm new on staff and the response is different. I'm guessing there's been eye-rolling and I watched as a few tuned out completely last week when I did a prezi...it's tough.<br /><br />A colleague reminded me, however, that it's their problem, not mine. It's their lens, their script, their assumptions, or lack of, that are getting in the way.Errinhttp://justathought.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179740565267828546.post-20932809393201277702011-02-12T13:01:10.617-08:002011-02-12T13:01:10.617-08:00Hi Cale! I admit I have rec'd comments like t...Hi Cale! I admit I have rec'd comments like that from people also. I'm not personally bothered by these types of comments because I have experienced first hand how valuable it is to interact, share and collaborate with my PLN. What I do find unfortunate however, is some people's hesitancy or unwillingness to experiment with social media. results in their losing out on some potentially great learning opportunities.<br />Interestingly enough, what I am finding out is that many people are accessing Twitter regularly and reading but not participating in discussion (yet). For this reason, it is important that we continue to post to our blogs and pass on information by 'retweeting' to our PLN. More people consume information than we think! In many respects, it is just like a gathering around a water cooler. Someone initiates a conversation, a few others respond and an occasional passer-by listens, nods and smiles and then moves on. At some point the passers-by usually jump into a conversation when they're ready. All we can do is hope many of our colleagues do the same thing!<br /><br />Once again, thanks for your post!<br /><br />AaronAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329754143774919281noreply@blogger.com