Archive for June 2015
Innovation demands more than just than stepping outside of your comfort zone – SCN Encourager
Dang. I knew it! The current hype about achieving great heights by stepping outside of “your comfort zone” doesn’t tell the whole story. You’ve probably seen some of the hype yourself. It’s still trending. And it’s still mostly true. But take it from me. It’s difficult to achieve much of anything when staying within a personal three-pronged comfort zone which…
Read MoreHere’s something creepy for preschoolers that’ll make you smile – SCN Encourager
This “Kickstarter” pitch is nearly perfect. But that’s only my opinion. I’d be curious to know what you think after viewing this “Kickstarter” sales pitch. No doubt you’ve heard of Kickstarter. It’s a popular online gathering place where small start-ups and good causes can post their appeals for financial backing. Raising funds in this manner is called “crowdsourcing” and Kickstarter is a leader in…
Read More19 tech tools recommended by in-the-trenches communicators
Identifying best practices and new trends are reasons enough to network with others in your field. Networking generates ideas for fresh new ways of doing things, which can result in a competitive edge, as well as a more vibrant and valuable social circle. Because of the nice response to the recent summer reading suggestions sent in by a…
Read MoreWhatcha’ think? It’s good to be a “bucket filler,” right? – SCN Encourager
As a former 2nd grade teacher, I say “yes!” Would any classroom teacher actually think otherwise? Our world is a better place when all of us are aware of the needs of others and reach out with kindness and caring. That’s what the best badge-earning bucket fillers do day-in and day-out. We should appreciate all of the “bucket fill-osophizing” programs and activities in our schools. This…
Read MoreHow I cured the hiccups in GoAnimate.
Okay, I should’ve watched the help tutorial first! That would’ve given me the cure I was looking for. GoAnimate is a nifty online tool for creating animated videos, a product first shown here by SCN’s Holly McCaw. I recently jumped into GoAnimate with both feet to create three animated cartoon lessons in school communications. I…
Read MoreThere are messes and then there are “messes” – SCN Encourager
And school communicators know the difference. Today I’m talking about the first kind of mess. The messes that are “all ours;” those evident in our personal spaces – home, office, and desktops, for example. We control these areas. Somewhat. But whatever mess we create in our own space, we can leave them, and come back to them…
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