Tag Archives: Maha Bali

Why I listen – your voice is compelling

I listen because your words compel me. I listen because your voice enriches my life. As you share your voice, through text, words, images, voice recordings or videos you add depth and meaning to what it means to be human. I … Continue reading

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Connections – Just Open the Box!

Just as Forrest sits to talk to someone he has never met before, connecting in digital spaces opens up new conversations and ideas. Connecting digitally through Twitter or other social media is like a box of chocolates! You never know who … Continue reading

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Catalysts

Teachers activate learning. They are catalysts for ideas and concepts. With a thoughtful question or timely prompt, they set thinking into motion. This spurs action from their students – actions in thought or physical tasks. In the truest scientific sense, … Continue reading

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You are Welcome

Welcome! As the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games are set to start today in Toronto, it brings to mind the notion of hospitality and how people are made to feel welcomed into a physical or digital space. Are there commonalities … Continue reading

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ME in MEdia

I’m still new at this. My adventures after I ‘Awaken the Dragon‘ now leave me very visible and present in social media spaces.  I need to carefully examine where that leaves ME. I’m not sure how my media creations look … Continue reading

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Teachers are Humans too!

What does it mean to be human? Why do teachers or educational leaders feel excluded from this category when public perspectives and dialogues reference teaching? In a very human struggle, my thoughts strive to resolve a multitude of issues and perspectives … Continue reading

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It’s a Matter of Perspective

alternate title – Things I Know For Sure I know that seeing things from both sides of an argument can help change your own views on things. Just take that whole dress discussion! First of all, why? Secondly, WHY? As … Continue reading

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Agency – Give or Take?

Alternate title: Sit long, listen hard, talk lots! The ownership and authorship of agency was a challenge for me this past week. It has caused me to read and reflect, reread and revisit readings.  I lurked and listened in digital … Continue reading

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