I think that is why it is important for all of us as a collective to keep on keepin’ on. I know I have seen a number of teachers in my district make a change toward more engaging activities once they have seen what is out there for them and the students. While I would like to take credit for that, it is more the fact that they have just started looking into ways to make their classes more exciting and have found some great tools to utilize. That, as much as anything, has re-energized them into another gear in their educational careers. It is almost like starting over again with the original enthusiasm.

As long as I have great folks that are working toward the same high expectations that I can learn from, I can continue to share with my staff. Thanks for being one of those.

I, for one, am glad to be a part of your PLN. I’ve learned a lot from you as you’ve shared your views as well.

It sure is interesting how hesitant so many teachers are to acquiring new techniques. In considering our situation, I wonder why they are so skeptical. For some I think it is fear. For others, lack of confidence (and often with just cause for such insecurity). And even some – likely fewer than I want to suppose – I guess it boils down to fatigue.

We can’t force teachers to do anything they don’t want to, which leads us to the real trick: motivating teachers toward more effective practice.