I followed the Cambridge University Librarians 23 Things programme last year from the sidelines, and found the benefit of Twitter as a CPD tool as a result (mainly because so many local people were participating), but felt paralysed when attempting to blog.
I've since made a few faltering steps, deciding to specialise in remote training (for me and by me) but I still find it difficult to publish my thoughts. After all, why should everyone find out how really, incredibly, ASTONISHINGLY stupid I am?
So, what do I want to get out of this?
- To develop the skills of reflective practice
- To get into the habit of blogging
- To assess and apply relevant Things to my work; and
- To enjoy working through the programme with a bunch of committed, enthusiastic librarians
You sound astonishingly erudite, contemplative, and organized to me!
ReplyDeleteWhere's the finding how stupid you were? I was looking forward to reading a confession or two. NB I habitually refer to myself as "this idiot" & sometimes say things like "Making a fool of myself is making the best of a bad job." My sister bade me drop that line on the grounds that it amounted to a slight on our parents.
ReplyDeleteI will embark on my own 2nd round of cam23 in a couple of days' time. Weds is my night for CPD; tonight, Monday, is music homework.
Brilliant, well done for revealing the biggest reason that keeps people from blogging - I totally share the "astonishingly stupid" fear! You really hit the point here and it's reassuring to see that there is somebody else sharing my feelings, in a world where everyone seems to be incredibly self-confident. Also thanks to Aidan for sharing his own "self mantras" - look forward to reading your posts for Cam23 too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joy, Aidan and Maria for taking the time to read and comment and be so encouraging. Aidan - I was fearing that this blog may become too confessional, but perhaps that's what it needs!
ReplyDeleteI definitely see where you're coming from. I think we all feel that way!
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