WEEK 4 COMMENT 2

Week 4: Reading Post: Creating Frameworks of Possibility

As I read this chapter in the Art of Possibility one paragraph nicely represented my belief on leadership.

The "leader of possibility" invigorates the lines of affiliation and compassion from person to person in the face of the tyranny of fear. This leader is a relentless architect of the possibility that human beings can be.

I believe that human potential is endless and that as a leader my role is to help others release their potential. When I teach leadership classes I work hard to create an atmosphere where new leaders can explore and learn about themselves without fear...to become their own unique leader. I also discuss their role in developing staff members...remembering that they have the potential to create a working environment where employees grow and thrive.Posted by Coleen

WEEK 4 COMMENT 1

This week's reading hit home on so many fronts. The hardest part to read, and the section I re-read several times was the part about the "Revenge Monster" That is the monster I have struggled with many times over my adult life. Currently I think I am winning. I recognized early in my adult relationships, both at work and at home, that I had a clear choice to make between revenge and relationship. When I planned revenge and looked across time, I could see that there would be inevitable, permanent damage to the relationship. I have taught this concept in leadership development classes as well. Even though I totally get it, I still have to constantly be on the alert for the monster to reappear.

WEEK 4 PUBLISH PROJECT 3

After researching my lit review, I found that many sources in my field had come from a past Educause conference. I am planning to submit my presentation for one of their upcoming events. I hope to be able to meet some of the people who's work I tirelessly scoured!! Wish me luck!

WEEK 4 DB2

BEN WALTHER

I think the things that are standing between me and my dream position are a fundamental difference in thinking about education and what needs to change to accommodate the 21st century learner. My dream job entails the widespread use of technology and a change in assessment from passive to active learning. This change can only happen if people like us continue to let our voices be heard, and show the public the strides we can make. If I can be a part of this change, then I can say that I would have succeeded.

WEEK 4 DB1

BEN WALTHER

Dream teaching environment..... As everyone would say, the tech toys would be very prevalent. I would have many sites unblocked, including facebook, youtube, and many blogs. This environment would not be based on test scores, but rather an assessment of knowledge that is useful in todays world. This environment woudl have parent involvement at every step, and students would be held accountable by their caretakers. The building would be unlike the normal schools we see today, but rather a gathering place for students to share knowledge.