Good morning, all. Day four but really day one since I will finally be with kids today. Well, from a distance anyway. It’s gonna be different. It’s gonna be a challenge. But, as I said in my post last week, “It’s gonna be okay.”

But, make no mistake, it’s gonna be different.

Most notably, for me, will be how we connect. As many , connections are huge part of my approach, and using platforms like Zoom will be a challenge to this essential component in the 180 classroom. It will be a challenge for me, for them, for us. But together we will face it, and daily we will get better at it. As such, here are the expectations that I put together for my kids, for our community.

They are not terribly original in sense of the “what,” and I know that. They serve the general purpose of such interactions across the expanse of Zoomland. However, I did try to frame them in a way that fit my idea for the community I long to create. As most know, I am no fan of compliance, preferring commitment from my kids, so I tried to present them in a way that created some context and comfort for my kiddos, and from there I hope we really do achieve the 4 C’s.

Community. Communication. Commitment. Connection.

That’s no different. These have always been pillars in the 180 classroom. What’s different is how we will go about creating them as we journey forth into the land of Zoom.

Today’s Trail

Along today’s trail we will experience…

…meeting and greeting.

…framing our journey.

…sharing some of our story.

…learning the value of mistakes (I will model that well today, I am sure. Hey, it’s for the kids)>

…hearing a Sappy Sy Rhyme.

Glad you are all here. It helps to know that I will not be alone on this strange trip. Thank you.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.