In terms of design thinking the term "less is more" is tossed around frequently. This was mentioned at our Visionary Leaders Retreat in reference to education & lesson planning. It made me stop & think how much I value this concept in all aspects of my life.
Less is More Design Principles: 1. Choose high-quality and beautiful material, then let it stand on its own. 2. Choose a single stand-out piece and then let it ... well ... stand out. 3. Choose objects that are simple and pure in design. 4. Give things plenty of space. 5. A little accent goes a long way. I would not describe my style as minimalist by any means however walking through minimalist design gives a sense of peace I'd certainly admire embracing. I'd love to jump on the "Tiny House, Big Living" bandwagon when we are empty nesters...but I'm afraid I'll have to keep selling that concept to my husband. Less is more works because it replaces quantity with quality. As educators we have many demands on our day and the tasks aren't necessarily getting smaller. If we make efforts to strategically abandon the clutter & replace (or only keep) the high quality pieces we may find the peace that minimalist design provides.
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Personalized learning is a customized approach to give students experiences that will help shape them & their learning. We worked as a group during our retreat to really nail down a definition but it sounded slightly different for everyone in the room. Funny that a definition regarding something "personalized" couldn't be standardized.
As I begin to wake my brain back from it's summer mode I can reflect on my first 6 months as a Facilitator of Learning & Innovation. The day I found out this role would open up was the day my mind started spinning wildly in what felt like a million different directions.
This role seemed to be designed for me. I was giddy to describe it to previous coworkers from around the state who knew me well...who knew me better than even my current colleagues. The role seemed to include all the things I was passionate about wrapped up into one neat little package. It's part creativity, part STEAM, part literature, & part curriculum design. The chance to be openly creative & share with others was enough for me. I began to prepare for my interview & was consumed with the endless possibilities of this role. |
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