REFORM, according to the Oxford Dictionary: (…) change that is made to a social system, an organization, etc. in order to improve or correct it.
Yes! I felt “Elluminated” and the desire for a change! I noticed the sparkle of light in discussions, on chats, on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, and the like. I watched beautiful and motivational videos on YouTube. I noted how well-prepared were the slides, carefully selected: beautiful and poetic pictures in the classroom.
Unfortunately I also experienced bad connection, echos, cuts in the broadcasting. I made mistakes and got nervous over the mike (LOL).
I felt the urge to make my Personal Web Presence (PWP) even more effective.
The fire in me was ignited…
These 3 days at the Reform Symposium e-Conference #RSCON3 were awesome: I heard from my peers around the world. It is amazing to share and learn and best of all for FREE. I was touched (cried in front of the screen a couple of times), I clapped to the presenters… so many passionate educators, so many inspiring presentations, so many ideas and concepts! I made new friends… yes, I may call them friends, why not?
Even though I did not meet them physically: (This is the list of workshops and courses I’ve attended) Moderators, Shelly Terrell, CliveSir, David Dodgson, Bruno Andrade, Steve Hargadon, Brad Patterson, Faisal Ibrahim, Kelly Tenkely, Paula White, Chuck Sandy, Pam Burnard, Terie Engelbrecht, Tom Whitby...
I felt like meeting them in person and looking them in the eyes and say how much I was blessed with their words and thoughts. Thank you... all of you!!!!!
I am a better educator because I've been teased, provoked and I do CARE!
I propose to start a change within ourselves: WE CAN, WE DECIDE, WE WANT and WE CHOOSE…
RSCON3 rocks! (I heard that expression a lot. Love it!)
“First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” Napoleon Hill
I'm Luiz Reikdal. I am an English teacher and cook. I graduated in Theater at Faculdade de Artes do Paraná. This blog has been created to discuss English Language Teaching (ELT) and Learning (ELL) as well as the use of technology in the classroom. I am highly interested in Leadership, Coaching, ELT, ELL, ICT, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Study Skills, Drama, TIE (Theater in Education), Professional Development and PLN (Personal Learning Network), Cooking and Storytelling.
4 comments:
Thank you so much for this inspiring post. These words and impact is what spurs educators to collaborate and donate their time to such an incredible event. Thank you for attending. Your words have touched me. Perhaps you will present with us next time?
It is indeed comments like these which encourage people to carry on giving and sharing for nothing but a feeling of pride and satisfaction. I can assure you RSCON4 will be even much better!
Chiew
Indeed. Beautiful words here.
Was great having you in the sessions I presented/moderated. Hope to catch YOU presenting next time as Shelly says ;-)
Hi Luiz,
Wholeheartedly agree with your post and the other comments.
Thanks for the mention and thanks for your contributions to my session - you certainly made my job easier.
Hope to be in the audience for your session next time around!
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