540 - Back To School? My September Attitudes
August 27, 2008 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - August 27, 2008.
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Back to School - Buying School Supplies and Making Plans!
Note from Elliott Masie
September is a special time for me! It is Back to School vibes — I still consider the year as starting in September. Here are a few of my Back to School traditions:
* Off to Staples for School Supplies: I will head over to my local office supply store on Saturday and buy some supplies. I’ll pick up a new notebook, some new pens and more. A few years ago, I would buy a 3 ring binder and put “reinforcements” on 3-hole-punched paper.
* A School Year Calendar: The “academic” year is my reference point. So, I’ll pick up a calendar that starts in September and goes through August 09.
* Plans and Goals: This is the time of the year that I plan my projects and focus on new goals.
* What I Did Last Summer: There are a great set of conversations with people to hear what their summer was all about. Our staff meeting will probably resemble my 3rd grade “What Did You Do On Your Summer Vacation” activity next week.
* Countdown to Learning 2008: I wait until Labor Day to launch the social networking aspects of Learning 2008. With over 1,100 people registered, it gives us an 8-week timeframe for building a collaborative community and shared content.
I’d love to hear about others that have a Back to School attitude as the calendar turns to September. Send me an email!
Elliott
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