I am currently participating in class #2 of the Innovative Leadership certification program through Winona State University. This class is titled Connected Educator, Connected Classroom. During this short time I have found myself as an active participant in Twitter chats. Myself and two of my classmates will be facilitating a Twitter chat through #WSUCohort1. I am very nervous because this is something I have never done before. I struggle with not having enough characters so I can fully express myself. Although I am nervous about this, I am excited!
With that being said, that is not the only way I am stretching myself. During this class, we have the assignment involving playing BINGO. There is an option for points for a blackout. I felt confident that I could do this until I noticed that one of the options was to "go off the grid for a day". This has me assessing my dependance on my phone and social media. I check my Facebook page and Twitter feeds more frequently than I should. Pinterest has great ideas for lesson plans, travel plans or meal planning. I'm forced to think for myself in those areas for a 24 hour period. I guess you could say that I am addicted to my technology and social media. Although I am an addict, I refuse to fail. I can disconnect for a 24 hour period and still survive. I will have to watch the news on tv and read the newspaper. It may not be the most up to date information or immediate but it is news. I also want to mention I intentionally chose Sunday because that is going to be my biggest challenge. The workweek would be less "painful".
So, with that being said. Come midnight tonight you will not hear from me. I am anxious to see how much work around the house I get done. And I may even get caught up on my paperwork. Tune in Monday to hear the results.
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