How can I create better learning experiences?

How can I create a better community?

There are more. But these two “better-building” questions are the pillars of Project 180. They are my constant companions as I chase better around the bend.

I have recently, explicitly added the word “create” because I want to remind myself that I do have the power to create in my room. My mantra gives me the path and the power. Do. Reflect. Do Better. I have the power to Do. I have the power to Reflect. And I have the power to Do Better. So, I do.

It’s not a super-sophisticated approach. It doesn’t need to be. It’s a simple stride forward.

I shared these questions with my kiddos yesterday (I also shared one for our current work about which I have posted lately, “How do I create better writing experiences?”). I told them, “I wanted to share. It’s all about you, and I thought you should know.”

And I do want them to know. I want them to know it’s the buzz in my brain–this belief in better. I am not content to pass the time and complete transactions. I want to learn from them. I want to create for them. I want to build better with them. That’s the journey.

We have the power to create better. I believe this with every fiber of my being. Better is the force we wield.

Happy Thursday, all. May Better be with you today.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.