Going Global

The Importance of Making Connections

Here I am, facing a great challenge, that of going global. It's a bit scary, but I believe it's worth it. There are many reasons that make it worthwhile. Starting with the possibility of learning from colleagues that teach in other parts of the globe, getting to know other realities, cultures.

The Global Read Aloud will be my second project that involves going global since the first one was Quadblogging. I wonder if the latter will take place this year, too.

I'm determined to take the plunge although it may prove to be time-consuming, above all, for the benefit of my kids, but I wonder what will happen with the rest of my colleagues. Why is it that people find it so difficult to realise that they cannot continue doing the same things they've always done? Why is it that they are reluctant to change? How about the skills that we have to teach our 21st century learners? If we don't start by setting the example, this will never happen.

So much to think about, so much to reflect upon.

In order to emulate what I'll soon expect from my kids, I'm about to start my own Personal Learning Route, or Ruta Personal de Aprendizaje, which appears to be a valuable tool for Learning to Learn.

Here I am, ready to go!