The Power-Reflection on Chapter 1, 2 and Bonus DIY Literacy

Week of July 3rd: Ch 1&2 Bonus 

I'm celebrating and reflecting after reading the Foreword by Franki Sibberson, Acknowledgements (Leigh Anne Eck), Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and the Bonus of the professional text, DIY Literacy by Kate Roberts and Maggie Beattie Roberts.  I've learned so many things just from the beginning section of the book.  The biggest take-away I'm thinking over repeatedly is that I feel empowered.  I connected with the idea of keeping the Good Witch's mantra in my head.  I realize that every teacher has the power to mine their own strategies-we just have to believe in it.  We are the magic that makes the difference for each and every student we touch.

You've always had the power, my dear.  You had to learn it for yourself.

I look forward to trying the suggestions authors Kate and Maggie have shared.  I appreciate how they have explained the step by step processes for how to use all four of the tools shared within the text:  

• the charts (repertoire and process)

• the demo notebooks

• the micro-progression of skills

• and the bookmarks 

I look forward to trying all of them but I am most interested in trying the demo notebook and the bookmarks right now.  Maybe I'll change my thinking after reading more from the next few chapters of the book...

As I reflect on my learning, one of the other things I am trying is to Sketchnote each of the chapters in my own notebook.  I felt very excited to share my first attempt via twitter and the google+ cyberpd community.

#cyberpd 1st try @ sketch-noting-still needs color 🎨 Chapter 1 DIY Literacy by @MaggieBRoberts & @teachkate pic.twitter.com/cUILUUZp22

— Amy Rudd (@AmyJoRudd) July 4, 2016

While reading about the Bookmark Tool, I connected with this quote:  "...research shows the physical act of writing activates the part of our brains that brings desired information to the forefront, triggering us to focus and set intention." (pg. 19).  I think the sketchnoting is helping me to better remember what I'm learning and connecting with as I read.  Consequently, I'm as excited as ever to also share the concept with other teachers too.  I'd also like to have students give it a go!

Samples from the other chapters

I am looking forward to reading the rest of the book.  I'm also hoping to learn with others in the #cyberpd community during the tweet chats.  If you haven't picked up this book to read yet, please do.  You'll read the text feeling empowered and inspired by the way the authors share their thinking.  Thank you to Kate Roberts and Maggie Beattie Roberts for writing DIY Literacy.

Jumping In...with DIY Literacy

I'm so excited about learning this summer.  I look forward to feeding my professional development brain during the summer months as I call on this learning throughout the year to fan the flames that spark and ignite future coaching conversations.  During July, I'll be participating the #cyberpd book study for the book, DIY Literacy.

Michelle Nero, one of the #cyberpd hostesses (also Cathy Mere and Laura Komos) shared this tweet about the learning opportunity:

Let's get #cyberPD going! Introduce yourself in our Google Community! https://t.co/2CZwnJyHnd… pic.twitter.com/39YkQ7VQof

— Michelle Nero (@litlearningzone) July 1, 2016

I am looking forward to participating in this event.  I ordered my book from Amazon but it has not yet arrived (feeling nervous about this).  I am excited to jump in and get reading.

The #cyberpd team also shared some additional web links that contain further resources connected with the book.  They added a Weebly, a Pinterest Board, and a Twitter account to follow if you're interested in learning more.  You can also join the Google+ Community as well.

Cheers to Amazing professional learning opportunities and teacher leaders who organize them-let's jump in!