A presentation given at the Building Windmills event in September 2009 in Ayr. The purpose of the event was to encourage Head Teachers to think differently about collaboration, CfE, and social technology.
49. “ Revolution doesn’t happen when society adopts new technologies – Clay Shirky – Here Comes Everybody it happens when society adopts new behaviours”
78. 1. There is no plan. 2. Think strengths, not weaknesses. 3. It’s not about you. 4. Persistence trumps talent. 5. Make excellent mistakes. 6. Leave an imprint.
79. The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one. Elbert Hubbard
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Editor's Notes
Unfortunately, lots of people still think it’s about technology. Show a good teacher a good tool or resource, they’ll use it as they understand the benefits for their students.