CUE 2018: Taking Risks and Unchartered Paths

Another great year at CUE. While the keynotes have not radically changed or inspired new thinking, I realized they have a common message for us to bring back to our students; follow your passion, push through difficult times and embrace the creativity and uniqueness you offer. When you do these three things you will be forced to take risks and walk a path that is not yet chartered. And at first glance this message resonates for our students, but it is even more powerful for ourselves. Are we taking enough risks and going down unchartered paths or are we just giving students OUR comfort zone?

For the first time after CUE I will be heading right back into the classroom. How will I take risks to allow and encourage my students to take risks? How will I give my students opportunities to explore themselves and their own creativity in relation to this 21st Century world?

One of the keynotes yesterday shared something along the lines of, “Let’s make the schools that we imagine, REALLY happen.” I hope each educator can figure out their next step in making their imagination be their reality, by following their passion, pushing through difficult times and embracing their own creativity and uniqueness. I’m ready and can’t wait to try “Student Sandbox Tech Time” to tap into THEIR knowledge and creativity. That is my first step, what is yours?