Comments on teachwatts: Learner or Leader?

At the end of the day, maybe that is the definitio...

2011-09-12T02:34:36.626+05:30

At the end of the day, maybe that is the definition of all of our crazy job titles: Technology Facilitator; Technology Coordinator; Technology Coach; Educational Technology Leader. I have heard at least 20 different titles this week. Whatever we have been "labeled", our basic job description could simply say "learner and leader".

Dana, Like everything in life, it is about strikin...

2011-09-11T22:01:07.084+05:30

Dana,
Like everything in life, it is about striking that balance. This is not a decision about what you should do all the time. It is about choosing the right thing at the moment, which it sounds like you were able to do. (same idea inside any one session too... when to ask questions, when to share and when to just make way for others contribute...)

I know exactly what you are talking about, as I fe...

2011-09-11T19:21:10.015+05:30

I know exactly what you are talking about, as I felt the same way last year. I think as our roles shift more towards coaches and facilitators, the more we want to help, guide, and work with teachers.

Sounds to me like you are ready to be a cohort leader next year, and believe me I learned a lot this year from this end. Just socializing and planning and talking with people like Alec and Darren, and...well all those guys was an amazing experience, but more importantly just getting that leadership experience and really trying to guide teachers instead of feeling like the "know-it-all" in the session was priceless.

It was great to see you again, maybe again in Hong Kong. We will see.