Beyond the Classroom

  I work in an enviroment that offers Linkedin Learning to everyone. You can use it anything but it cannot interfere with your work. I consider Linkedin Learning to be a fantastic resource. I use to gave a subscription before I was told by my sister the library offer sit for free if you have a library card. So whether at work or on my own time, I spend time on the website. I mostly use it to learn about Instructional Design and  Video and Audio Editing. 

  My vision of leadership does not include managing others or being the leader of the pack. I believe there are many other ways to be a leader than being the one who tells others what to do. What is important to me is that I am innovative and lead by example.  While I've never officially held a leadership position in a professional or educational setting, I often wonder how such an experience might shape my skills and confidence. The conventional leadership role sparks a bit of apprehension in me. The idea of telling others what to do or managing a team doesn't naturally align with my inclinations or strengths. This has led me to steer clear of traditional leadership opportunities because it isn't my strength.  I've realized that leadership doesn't always have to be about following a strict hierarchy. It's not necessarily about overseeing a team but about being innovative, working well with others, and guiding learners and educators towards achieving their full ...

  (Image was generated by Adobe Firefly) I have never liked being in the limelight. I am not someone who can begin dancing strangely in an open field of a concert by myself in the hopes that someone join me so I look less ridiculous. I am also not the first follower, the second, or the third... I'm not even the person who decided to wait until the very last second and now has missed their chance. I am the person who sits through the entire crazy scene watching everyone and explaining what happened to people who just arrived confused by the commotion. That person who first dances has the guts to try and do something different for whatever reason that they have. However, by themselves, they just look crazy. When they get followers, especially the first follower, that's when they are no longer crazy (well not THAT crazy) and innovators.  That person is not me.  I am not interested in creating anything new or trying to find someone to follow. I truly believe the answers to pr...