As
with many opportunities, the excitement and learning began well before the main
event. The five of us counted down to
our Master Class and re-invigorated and enthused and inspired each other. Meeting at Christchurch Airport on Thursday
morning was magical and our learning discussions f2f ramped up. We excitedly chatted our way through the
first morning sharing our learning journeys and inspiring each other all over
again. The real MAGIC of sharing across
the sectors, levels, curriculum areas, and inquiries is in the power of the
discussion – how could I use that to empower my learners… We shared our current
learning journeys in our classes, our experiences with conferences and educamps
and much, much more.
We toured the South Learning Centre where I was inspired anew by the innovation and openness of shared learning spaces within Christchurch. The learning space welcomes all and is a true communal space, hosting meetings, browsings, readings, learnings, teachings, and more…
We toured the South Learning Centre where I was inspired anew by the innovation and openness of shared learning spaces within Christchurch. The learning space welcomes all and is a true communal space, hosting meetings, browsings, readings, learnings, teachings, and more…
Back
at CORE office we met with Eric Woods from Imaginality and my enthusiasm for
augmented reality was again ignited. I
really must follow up on the potential of this with some of my very
enthusiastic learners…
A
night eluminate session with current and past e-fellows was a great change to
gather online. We were able to hear and
feel Dorothy Burt’s passion for the Manaiakalani project. It was also surreal to link with past
e-fellows.
Back
at our accommodation the five of us talked, inspired, shared, and chatted into
the night. The connection and power of
sharing is tangible.
Day
two started with a fabulous shared breakfast and a wonderful session with Susie
Vesper. I love that no matter how much
we think we know, or use, we are only scratching the surface of the wealth of resources
and support available. The key is to see
a need or purpose and grab any tool or opportunity to enable more for our
learners.
A
real highlight of our Master Classes is the ‘Soul Session’. DK introduced us to it last time and we were
privileged to enjoy another session.
http://rachelboyd.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/soul-session-ignite-inspire-amuse.html
http://rachelboyd.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/soul-session-ignite-inspire-amuse.html
After
lunch we were treated to a great session with Emma and Janet around the
e-fellowship follwed by a skype with Jane Nicholls on the power of edtalks.
At
2.46pm the ground howled, the table shook and the earth rumbled and hissed and
spat… In a nano second I left the table, leapt a heater and cowered in the
corner of the room. This was a very
defining moment. I realised in that
moment that I was petrified! I was
shocked at my reaction… I was shocked to realise that all of those who have
remained in Christchurch live with this as a part of daily life…
Today
as I fly home I am struggling with the turbulence on the flight. Definitely too bumpy for drinks on the
flight… AGHAGH the pilot has just announced that the current cross wind at
Dunedin Airport is above the allowable for landing and if we are not successful
we are diverting back to Christchurch… my fear is reignited…………………………………….. We have one chance to drop in before we
return… Time to shut down the laptop!
Well,
here I am, and yes we made it in. I was
petrified, and my stomach was looping the loop.
But constantly, over and over in my mind was this image…
There
is only room for one… so I chose faith – faith in the pilot, faith in the
plane, faith in everyone involved! I
have been challenged twice in the last few days by Mother Nature. I am shocked at my lack of resilience. I am continually learning so much about
myself. I am working to get the balance
right..
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