Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. Ryunosuke Satoro
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However, after three years I've learned something else; it isn't about the blog at all, but instead about the learning community I've become a part of over the last three years. Honestly, it isn't writing the posts that helps me to rethink learning, but the reading of posts written by other bloggers. It isn't the time I put into posts that causes me to pause, but the thoughts of readers who take the time to comment. It is the conversation that carries across blogs that really pushes my thinking.
It's not just a blog, it's a community. A couple of days ago I was reminded of this when Tracy at Thinking Stems wrote a post reflecting on a comment I made on her blog nearly six months ago. Like Tracy, I often find that the comments made by each of you stay with me for a long time. Your thoughtful reflections bring me pause and give me energy. On this, my third blog birthday, I'm reminded of how significant it is to be able to learn with other educators from around the world. I'm reminded of how much I appreciate all of you who stop by to chat with me.
So, in celebration of 3:
3 Favorite Post from the Past Year
- Do You Reply to Comments
- My Bag Has Been Replaced with an iPad
- Six Ways to Use Evernote to Capture Learning
3 Collaborative Events I Enjoyed
- #cyberPD: Changing My Frame
- #pb10for10: 3rd Annual Picture Book Event
- Slice of Life Challenge: The Habit of Writing (Note: I participated in this event from my other blog: Merely Day by Day)
3 Resolutions for the Next Year
- Return to my goal of posting AT LEAST once a week. (Yes, I've been struggling a bit.)
- Respond to all comments as I appreciate all of you that stop by.
- Return to reading and commenting on at least 3 other blogs each day.
