Visual Resume of the Learning Instigator
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This visual resume summarizes Michelle King's background and skills. She has experience adapting to new environments due to frequently moving as a child. Her educational background includes studying to become a Cold War warrior or diplomat, but the Cold War ended causing her to rethink her purpose. She has taught history for 14 years and believes education needs to change to remain relevant in a digital world. Her skills include problem solving, collaboration, and inspiring others to learn.
Visual Resume of the Learning Instigator
- 3. aka THE LEARNING INSTIGATOR
- 5. I was born an...
- 7. On average, I moved every three to four years.
- 8. I LEARNED HOW TO ADAPT TO
- 10. I RETURNED TO
- 11. TO START UNIVERSITY HERE
- 14. TO STUDY
- 15. TO BECOME A COLD WAR WARRIOR
- 16. OR A DIPLOMAT
- 17. THEN
- 19. However, my life experiences have taught me that I excel at...
- 20. problem solving
- 21. using
- 23. a variety of resources... http://flavors.me/learninginstigator
- 25. collaborating
- 26. using creativity
- 29. because I can...
- 30. learn quickly
- 32. Currently
- 33. AC H I T E O R Y H I ST U. S. RS ... AD E G R 8T H TO
- 34. R E E H
- 35. R E E H for the past 14 years
- 36. All roads have led me to rethink the purpose of education.
- 37. SO
- 38. Several months ago I wrote a letter to my superintendent and colleagues entitled: Is Rome Burning...? e illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read an
- 39. Is Rome Burning...? “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Alvin Toffler The first round of testing for the state of Pennsylvania began and ran for three Day 2s last week, and I felt like Bill Murray in Ground Hog’s Day. I don’t know what the ambiance of the rest of the schools in the district was like, but Jefferson’s joyful spirit was erased by stress and ennui. How does a place filled with children, beings to who are naturally curious, creative, and excited, devolve into anxiety-ridden nervous wrecks? From test ripping to snacks to placate the unwilling, I have been in a spiritual crisis. I have been crafting this letter in my head since we were invited to discuss the direction of our district, but I’m speaking from my heart today. try Simply, we are headed in the wrong direction. to I have no vested interest in blaming, criticizing for the sake of criticizing, or taking the position of a powerless victim. In fact, I’m motivated to engage you, my colleagues, our students, our parents, and our community in conversations about learning and teaching, relevancy, collaboration, innovation, and vision. start At the center of this conversation should be our students. a We are in the midst of revolutionary changes in all facets of life from the way: we govern; conversation we consume media; we create content; we organize politically and socially; we work; and how and when and where we learn. Every major sector in society has experienced a decentralization of authority and power. From the decline of newspapers to cable TV to the music industry to bookstores. We as schools will not be immune to fundamental changes. I wonder how we are adapting as an institution? How will we remain relevant? These are the types of questions that keep me up at night. As a teacher, I feel my role has shifted significantly since the advent of Google, Youtube, Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, TED, a whole host of Web 2.0 tools, and a new generation of portable devices that have emerged. We teachers are in the midst of a revolution in the way the creation of knowledge and its transmittal are evolving. What is the role of the teacher, if knowledge is ubiquitous and can be accessible from anywhere and anytime? The way of the sage of the stage is out the door. Is this our Egypt? This is a wake-up call for teachers to empower ourselves as the architects of innovation. We will need to
- 40. Which is my I’m working on this plan for the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project.
- 42. as well as connecting with organizations
- 43. with a clear vision on the purpose of education
- 44. to work with committed and passionate people and
- 45. to innovate and create
- 46. You can find
- 47. learninginstigator@gmail.com @lrninginstigatr
- 48. Born to learn
- 49. Born to share
- 50. MICHELLE KING AKA THE LEARNING INSTIGATOR
- 52. THANK YOU
- 53. SPECIAL THANKS TO... KARLA WILES, JESSE DEE, CARL PULLEIN AND ABI JONES FOR LAYING A FOUNDATION FOR REIMAGINING RESUMES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION. MIKE HLADIO AND SUE CARRIS FOR HELPING ME EDIT AND SUPPORTING MY PASSIONS.
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