Change Analysis Reflection Journal

I have to admit to getting a little overwhelmed by each theorists numbered lists of things: 4 characteristics, 8 steps to Change, 10 qualities of Leadership - Just because something is numbered doesn't make it easier to remember. In fact, what I have noticed is that many of these theorists are saying the same thing, just in different ways. Frankly, the clearest IMO is Heath &Heath, 2020. The Rider, Elephant and Path are very easy to conceptualize.  This course, and many of the readings in it were created before massive change was FORCED upon us. This really sort of skips over the whole, "How to Convince People that Change is Necessary" part of their arguments. Change is here, and we probably better just focus on the change we have to do. Introducing another innovation by "Creating a sense of urgency," is really not what people need right now. There's too much urgency as it is. I did really enjoy the: iLRN 2020: 6th International Conference of the Immersi

I did a lot of thinking about Transformational Leadership this week. Clearly! It is the kind of leader that I would hope to be, but sometimes it's hard to sustain that level of passion and energy. When I received the Klein Award this year, I was filled with gratitude, but also some level of satisfaction.  Is this an indication that I am becoming a Transformational Leader? Transforming into one, perhaps? I've been spending a great deal of time in Virtual worlds, interacting with other educators there and really enjoying the vibrant, collaborative community. This is so much fun, and so invigorating. There's nothing like sharing ideas to excite and inspire. I've been invited to apply for a space to continue my project at the Non-Profit Commons, and I absolutely will.  Change.... This catclysm has forced a huge change on us all.  It's allowed parts of me to grow and shine.  I'm letting the path lead me, it seems to know what it's doing. Digital Climate Crisis Ta

I decided to add this to the blog that I created last semester, and the one that I am using for my Directed Field Study. First - it will be nice to have an artifact of my progress through this journey. Second - I don't think that I will be able to separate the learning in my two current classes. There are so many overlaps, so many theories that are related or connected. At the end of the semester, I don't believe that reading these reflections will make as much sense without the other posts that I'm creating.   I suppose that, functionally, what I will do is keep these entries private until they are due. This week, we were focused on the idea of disruptive technologies. This is something that I know a little about, it's related to my PoP. However, I had so much on my plate that I really couldn't respond adequately in the discussion thread. I've got an entry written, but it will require cleaning up and citation, and that, as everyone knows, is the most time consu

NOTES ON WEEK 3:   Change in self-identity - winning the Klein Award Highest Teaching Honors Two faculty members received the highest teaching honors conferred by Harcum College during the Virtual Commencement ceremony premiering on May 29. Julian Crooks , associate professor and assistant director of the fashion programs, won the  Philip Klein Memorial Award  in 2020. Chairman of the Board Alex Klein bestowed the award on Crooks, which was established in memory of his grandfather. The award recognizes demonstrated inspiration and creativity in his/her efforts; a faculty member who provides outstanding service to Harcum students, and someone who through thought, vision, and action, is dedicated to Harcum College. Julian Crooks joined Harcum College in 2013. She volunteered in the planning and implementation of several Centennial elements including the crowd-sourced art show Bears & Squares and organizing and curating a museum-caliber gallery show called “WHAT WE WORE: 100 Years of