#338 End of the week reflection using the rose, thorn and bud strategy

I appreciate the rose, thorn and bud strategy as it goes beyond the simple binary of good and bad or pros and cons, but allows for more nuance when reflecting.

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As to the ROSE (What’s something you’re grateful for, or that is positive in your life right now?), I am most appreciative of being able to #LeanInto a range of professional opportunities and engage with colleagues on topics of importance to me personally and to those within our school community.

• This past week included co-facilitating two sessions during Tuesday’s Professional Development day in which AI was the morning’s focus. Our session entitled, How to introduce AI in primary school [Toe-dipping into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)], was well received by colleagues. It was especially gratifying to see one of our colleagues not just using snorkl in a math class on Friday, but also demonstrating the #IBLearner Profile of being a #risktaker.
• I will, over these next two weeks, be facilitating two PLCs (this week’s focus is on Transitions to and from ISP and next week’s is DEIJ/B). I appreciate the breadth and depth of discussion that comes from these small groups and the way in which our ideas can be challenged.

Regarding the THORN, (What’s something challenging or stressful, that you could use some more support with right now?), …

• I am currently processing and trying to analyze a difficult situation. Once back on campus next week, I would appreciate some support — I am thinking in the form of a thought partner — to try to process mistakes made, what could have been done differently and how to resolve the situation effectively.

Regarding the BUD, (What’s something you look forward to, or that gives you hope, motivation, and inspiration right now?), …

• I am constantly inspired by Paris and motivated to take photographs demonstrating the quotidian as well the quirky.
• Professionally, I look forward to carving some time out in the next few weeks to engage in some online Professional Development (i) YALE Overcoming Dyslexia course (as mentioned previously) and (ii) Universal Design for Learning: Designing Learning Experiences That Engage and Challenge All Student.

Finally, this last week was one of those strange weeks in as far as it was both ‘long’ and ‘short’. In theory, it was short due to the Armistice Day Public Holiday on Monday followed by Tuesday’s Professional Development Day. However, by Friday, it felt like we had been in school for more than a regular five day week.

I find myself asking, was it a #LongShortWeek or a #ShortLongWeek ?