...by creating visuals, I support my own learning and understanding.
* Ideas that I am trying to articulate become clearer in my mind
* I am able to formulate and recall the connections between thoughts better
* The sequence of my train of thought becomes apparent or can be revised better
Better make people "addicted" to learning, to the process, to the autonomy of it. There are intrinsic reasons why this is pleasurable, meaningful and long lasting per se.
7) Mind the use of the word "enhance" when linked to learning. Mind the gap. Old things are just old things.
Note my comment: "This is such a good point! We do not advance from the early airplanes by sticking to using double winged biplanes or 'enhancing' the propeller engine. If a blog is used to 'enhance' the sharing of homework then the point of a blog is missed."
9) Standards are for things that fit a pattern. When educators claim that creativity is a "21st century" essential skill, we need to accept the limitations of striving for standards. Assessment and standards are cousins.
Communicating results is becoming more and more frequent.(#4) Doubting out loud doesn't seem to grant you an "expert" degree, which I notice is the aim of many educators who are blogging. Particularly those who write in Spanish.
The poster in the classroom... Interesting. I would change the phrase to "Remember your teacher also expects to learn lots from you".
Few teachers are comfortable doubting in front of their students. Perhaps, with reason ;-)
A serious look at learning spaces and how the new ways of learning demand a different perspective of learning spaces and what they look like. Very rich.