Great post! I like your dad's advice.
May we move on now... :-)
Fred
A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Dear ISED Colleagues,
>
>Thank you all for exploring the blog topic so avidly and so thoroughly. A
>more thoughtful and detailed reply is coming -- this time from Curt's
>e-mail. As usual, people have lots to say.
>
> I wish I had been more timely about raising this issue with the list, but
>like all of you I have lots to do at school... and that takes precedent.
>Though we wish Peter had shared his initial idea with the moderators, it
>is not a bad idea. He was innovating -- exactly what people do in the
>flat world.
>
>While we all have passionate opinions about virtual information issues,
>there is no blame. It's something to figure out -- so we asked for your
>help -- ensuring that everyone knows and understands in what direction the
>list is moving. All of us have been reminded, once again, that our words
>are everywhere. My 85 year old father, a retired minister and college
>professor, regularly repeats a four-word answer for me whenever we discuss
>the issue of privacy and information -- "Think and write well."
>
>Finally, there are a lot of dedicated subscribers on the list, responding
>regularly and sharing top-notch opinions, however keep in mind that many,
>many others read everything, but lurk, sending only the occasional
>posting. Sometimes their opinions are sent to the managers because they
>are shy about expressing views and doubly shy about it when so many
>extremely competent and knowledgeable teachers are participating and
>responding so enthusiastically. It's critical that this latter group
>understand exactly how things are changing.
>
>... so many wonderful opportunities to expand in so many virtual
>directions -- the NING being only one great example. We are pleased that
>people have good ideas, express varied opinions, and share them here,
>helping each of us grow a bit.
>
>Best,
>Marti
>Co-Manager, Independent School Educator's Listserv (ISED-L)
>For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L
>
>LMS Technology Coordinator, Georgetown Day School
>mweston@gds.org 202-295-6180 FAX 202-295-6181
>http://www.gds.org
>
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