A year ago, I sadly couldn’t even tell you how to “tweet”. That was for people a lot cooler than me. A blog? Ummm... that’s what journalists did right? An EdCamp? Do I have to sleep in a tent? EdChat groups? Aren’t chat groups what college kids participate in that aren’t really appropriate??????
That was a year ago, and I have grown leaps and bounds! I found a mentor that introduced me to all these types of communicating. I am super excited to now be part of the Compelled Blogging Tribe to grow and learn with other educators and leaders across the United States.
I have to admit that I went into all of these new types of learning and growing slowly, and that’s ok! I attended my first EdCamp last summer and just listened and watched, but I connected with people and started to follow them on Twitter. I then started participating in EdChat groups by watching at first. I then realized we all have different perspectives and the chat groups are great places to share these. I grow and learn the most through these!
I then hesitantly started a blog. “No one is going to read it” I thought, “I don’t have important/breakthrough ideas to share”. But I reframed my thinking and kept going. EVERYONE has a story. EVERYONE has something to share. We don’t have to be scholars, we just have to be willing to share and be willing to learn and grow with others.
So, here I go. I encourage my friends to do the same - it's ok to start slow, but don't be afraid to try. I may not be a tech genius (still can’t figure out Voxer), but I’m excited to share my story and learn and grow from others!
Happy Blogging!!
Jodie, I can so relate! In December of this year I embraced Twitter and blogging and it has been such an incredible learning and growing experience. I am so glad to be on this journey with you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad too! I am thankful for the connections - I'm truly inspired by others!
DeleteJodie,
ReplyDeleteI have been using Twitter and Facebook for my school and professionally for about 4 years now. I tended to just sit in the sidelines and read, listen, observe never responding. By joining the Compelled Tribe, I've decided to take that next step in my learning. My hope is that what I put out there will be reciprocated with my tribe mates in turn multiplying everyone's learning. Keep inspiring by sharing your journey... Proud to grow with you!
I think this will be a great learning experience for all of us! I'm excited!
DeleteJodie, I am excited to be apart of your tribe and learn along with you! You are so right, everyone has a story and experiences to share. I am glad we will have a Voxer group too. I love it as much as twitter. You'll get the hang of it once we start talking. It's intimidating at first because you just start talking and editing isn't an option. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a year makes. I have been to a couple of EdCamps as well. What a great day of learning. I am hoping by joining the compelled tribe, I will be a little more consistent with my blogging. You are off to a great start...
ReplyDeleteJodie,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right...EVERYONE has a story to share and I'm so glad you are sharing yours through the Compelled Tribe! You are a great model to others for how to branch out and learn new things. Looking forward to learning with you through your blog posts!
Jon
Change doesn't happen in leaps and bounds, it happens step by step. Kudos to you for taking the first step and then continuing on the journey! So glad to have you in the #compelledtribe!
ReplyDeleteJodie,
ReplyDeleteI feel the exact same way! First EdCamp this year, first blog site. I love learning new things, but haven't tackled Voxer either. We can figure it out together. Happy to join the Tribe and looking forward to hearing more from you!
Jacie