One year ago, I went to my first ever educational technology conference.
One year ago, a friend asked me if I was presenting there.
One year ago, what my mind was screaming was, "NO WAY, there's no way I have enough expertise or anything to share at an ed tech conference like this!"
One year ago, what I said was, "No - I might present at a music conference sometime about how to incorporate technology into a music classroom; that's more where I see myself sharing."
This year, I am going to my second educational technology conference.
This year, I am presenting/co-presenting four sessions.
This year, I'm a bit nervous, but excited to share and learn with everyone who comes to my sessions.
This year, I am recruiting others to share & present too!
What's changed? I haven't become an expert in the past year. Sure, I've learned some things and grown, but it's not like "what I know" is drastically different.
What's changed? I see myself not just as a music teacher who is interested in tech, but as an ed tech leader.
What's changed? More than anything, it's my mindset and my willingness to share in this community of learners.
What's changed? I am growing in confidence as my #oneword of LEAD is really playing out in my life this year.
Here's to a great 2017 Colorado #edtechteam Summit!
I enjoy FINALLY meeting you and attending your session! It was wonderful :) I was all of these things last year too - it took a colleague mentally kicking and punching me over and over until I changed my mindset to "I'm an edtech leader."
ReplyDeleteIt was so great meeting you too!!! We will have to continue meeting up at all of our Colorado (or other) events :-)!
DeleteThanks for presenting....and blogging about it!
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