I left ULearn 15 on Friday afternoon challenging myself to succinctly summarise an intense week of learning and connecting.
How do you do that and where do you start?
Flamingos are clearly the key starting point.
A flamboyance of flamingos may number in their thousands. Despite the large numbers, they are more often than not observed to be engaged in the same behaviours at the same time. Patterns of behaviour and movement can be established that clearly indicate a synchronicity of thought and the desire to work towards a common goal.
A flamboyance of teachers may also number in their thousands. Despite their large numbers, they too are often seen engaging in the same behaviours at the same time. Patterns of behaviour indicate a synchronicity of thought and a sharing of ideas to work towards a common goal.
Primarily social animals, both flamingos and teachers spend most of their day involved in group tasks. Supporting the herd, leading the parade or proudly sharing the brightness of their feathers.
The strongest groups share responsibility, work to their strengths and allow all members to grow and flourish in a rich and loving community. The goal of these social groupings is to provide manaakitanga for all members and to ensure strength for the future.
In the words of the MAGICAL Anne Kenneally;
Pouwhirinaki creates clarity from chaos, guides reflection and helps the collective to flourish.
How do you do that and where do you start?
Flamingos are clearly the key starting point.
A flamboyance of flamingos may number in their thousands. Despite the large numbers, they are more often than not observed to be engaged in the same behaviours at the same time. Patterns of behaviour and movement can be established that clearly indicate a synchronicity of thought and the desire to work towards a common goal.
A flamboyance of teachers may also number in their thousands. Despite their large numbers, they too are often seen engaging in the same behaviours at the same time. Patterns of behaviour indicate a synchronicity of thought and a sharing of ideas to work towards a common goal.
Primarily social animals, both flamingos and teachers spend most of their day involved in group tasks. Supporting the herd, leading the parade or proudly sharing the brightness of their feathers.
The strongest groups share responsibility, work to their strengths and allow all members to grow and flourish in a rich and loving community. The goal of these social groupings is to provide manaakitanga for all members and to ensure strength for the future.
In the words of the MAGICAL Anne Kenneally;
Pouwhirinaki creates clarity from chaos, guides reflection and helps the collective to flourish.
I like it when you share the brightness of your feathers! Saw the resource you and Karen shared at ULearn this year. Great site for teachers staring out with Explain Everything.
ReplyDeleteHey Miss King
ReplyDeleteI like the fluffy warm feathers tucked underneath the bold, pretty ones :)
AND... What if we fed them beetroot?
I wondered how ULearn went x