MAC WK 3 Blog 3 - Responce

What a great concept, to go BTFI! (Zander, 2000) This rings true to me when thinking about all of the teachers who have been recently laid-off this year. I, having had experience from last year being laid-off have come to know and embrace the BTFI concept that Zander speaks about. Instead of giving up and cursing the world I decided to use my time pursuing a Master's Degree in Education Media Design and Technology. I went to a meeting for the laid-off teachers last Friday. There were some who could only think about the obstacles and how terrible the situation is. Then there were a few that stated that they were going to use that time doing something they enjoyed. One of the teachers, who is expecting in May declared she would enjoy her time off being a stay-at-home mom with her new born child. No matter what obstacles, set backs, rejections, or disappointments life decides to throw at us, the important thing to do it to look for the possibilities in life and participate in that life rather than just giving up.

Zander, B., Stone Zander, R. (2000) The art of possibility. Penguin Books. New York.

Piturachsatit said...

I just saw our local theater groups rendition of Annie last night. After reading your blog a song came to mind. "The sun will come out tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar there will be sun..." What a great attitude to keep. We teach our students all the time to make good choice and that they have the power to make something good out of something bad by the choice they make. Adults need to listen to the advice we give.
March 21, 2010 3:48 PM