Week 3 Prompt:

Professional Learning Network

       Coming from a small community school sharing is not something that is natural to me. Being a college forces me to share and I must admit, I like it! Watching the video "The Moral Imperative by Dean Shareski" really opened by eyes to the world of sharing.

        Teachers and leaders should share their work in a professional manor. It is critical for professionals to communicate to their students professionally. Communicating in this manor opens up a world of professionalism to both students and other educators. Teachers should also communicate their work openly, in a form that is view able to everyone. This ensures that the teacher is protected and cannot be accused of saying something inappropriate. Lastly, teachers should communicate their work truthfully and reference any sources that they are including in their work. Along with using professional speech, this will teach the students to always reference their sources.

          I absolutely love the thought of the glass classroom! Having transparency in the classroom is such a crucial thing to have. While having transparency it is important to be mindful and safe with your words. Everything you share must be helpful to others. Hurtful words last forever, especially on the internet so it is important that you watch what you say. It is also OK to share entertaining things. But most importantly, make sure what you say is something that you would say to your mother. I good rule of thumb is; if you wouldn't say it to your mom, don't say it online. 

        Sharing face to face is also very effective. Some students learn best through face to face interaction. For me it is a challenge to have an online class because i do not have something in front of me on a weekly basis telling me what i should be doing. Helping students is your number one priority so it is important to share both face to face and electronically. 

       There is HUGE value in sharing! As Dean said in the video a lot of teachers didn't know exactly what you were teaching in the classroom. But by sharing that you can help other teachers and students. Those teachers and students can view your work, which can help  them learn from you. Also if others are sharing their knowledge and resources online it can help you to improve your teaching. 

       As a teacher I will cultivate the community I need for helpful and constructive criticism by communicating and sharing with knowledgeable and reputable teachers. This can help me to recieve that criticism but also to grow as a teacher. I believe that criticism, both good and bad is extremely helpful in all aspects of life. 

      I believe that public writing should not be error free and should be formal. This is crucial for helping teach other students to learn how to share in that manor. If we as teachers or educators set the example then students will want to replicate our work. 

      We can create a culture that encourage transparency by encouraging it ourselves. The more educators make their work and lives transparent, the more others will. It is a very effective way to reach out to others. Transparency is also important for other people that may not have resources such as great teachers. By making our work transparent, other students are able to learn from it.