Comments on: What do I want to do? http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/05/11/what-do-i-want-to-do/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:32:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Pursuit of Glory » Blog Archive » Reflections of Glory http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/05/11/what-do-i-want-to-do/#comment-6715 Pursuit of Glory » Blog Archive » Reflections of Glory Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:33:37 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=999#comment-6715 [...] I stumbled upon this post titled “What Do I Want to Do?” by Wes Fryer. I encourage everyone to take the time to read it for a small example of, what I believe to be, faith in the “real” world. Through Wes’s blog I am always encouraged to pursue God, even though his posts are not always about spiritual issues. Regardless of what he writes about it is obvious that he gives his job a great amount of effort. It is apparent that he believes the work he is doing will help people. I love how he serves the education community freely and faithfully, so that when he does speak of his faith he in essence becomes a reflection of glory for the Lord in his field. As Christ came into this world not to be served but to serve. Wes seems to be a classic case of a Genesis 12 fulfillment who has been blessed with much (skills, knowledge, etc.) so that he can be a blessing (educating, leading, etc.). I don’t know Wes aside from a few emails back and forth but I am sure the work he does allows him to have many conversations about the things in life that mean even more to him than his job. [...] [...] I stumbled upon this post titled “What Do I Want to Do?” by Wes Fryer. I encourage everyone to take the time to read it for a small example of, what I believe to be, faith in the “real” world. Through Wes’s blog I am always encouraged to pursue God, even though his posts are not always about spiritual issues. Regardless of what he writes about it is obvious that he gives his job a great amount of effort. It is apparent that he believes the work he is doing will help people. I love how he serves the education community freely and faithfully, so that when he does speak of his faith he in essence becomes a reflection of glory for the Lord in his field. As Christ came into this world not to be served but to serve. Wes seems to be a classic case of a Genesis 12 fulfillment who has been blessed with much (skills, knowledge, etc.) so that he can be a blessing (educating, leading, etc.). I don’t know Wes aside from a few emails back and forth but I am sure the work he does allows him to have many conversations about the things in life that mean even more to him than his job. [...]

]]> By: Chris Barker http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/05/11/what-do-i-want-to-do/#comment-3043 Chris Barker Sat, 13 May 2006 03:36:47 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=999#comment-3043 Wes, Thanks for your transparency. I believe "change agent" is a very fitting description of you in a variety of arenas. I have found that when I am up against the wall with a large load of several projects holding me there some of my best work comes out. May your road go ever on. Chris Wes,

Thanks for your transparency. I believe “change agent” is a very fitting description of you in a variety of arenas. I have found that when I am up against the wall with a large load of several projects holding me there some of my best work comes out. May your road go ever on.

Chris

]]> By: Aaron http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/05/11/what-do-i-want-to-do/#comment-3040 Aaron Fri, 12 May 2006 15:28:21 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=999#comment-3040 Hello, Wesley. I just wanted to echo Robert's ideas. I think you are playing a vital role for fellow teachers. A change agent. A thought provoker. I appreciate your honest reflection in this post. It's never easy when you find yourself in uncertain situations, or at the threshhold of a major life change. I think, though, that the advantage belongs to those who trust in the One who holds the future. There is peace in the storm. Uncertainty yes. But great peace. I listened to a podcast yesterday that I think you may find speaks into your situation. Have you ever heard of Mosaic? Check them out. Their last series of messages have been just amazing! Podcast: He who saves one life, saves the whole world. URL: http://mosaic.org/podcast/ I hope you enjoy it, I sure did. God bless you, Aaron, Mexico City Hello, Wesley.

I just wanted to echo Robert’s ideas. I think you are playing a vital role for fellow teachers. A change agent. A thought provoker. I appreciate your honest reflection in this post. It’s never easy when you find yourself in uncertain situations, or at the threshhold of a major life change.

I think, though, that the advantage belongs to those who trust in the One who holds the future. There is peace in the storm. Uncertainty yes. But great peace.

I listened to a podcast yesterday that I think you may find speaks into your situation. Have you ever heard of Mosaic? Check them out. Their last series of messages have been just amazing!

Podcast: He who saves one life, saves the whole world.
URL: http://mosaic.org/podcast/
I hope you enjoy it, I sure did.

God bless you,
Aaron, Mexico City

]]> By: Wesley Fryer http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/05/11/what-do-i-want-to-do/#comment-3039 Wesley Fryer Fri, 12 May 2006 03:23:12 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=999#comment-3039 I certainly want to keep blogging and podcasting, Robert-- so we'll see what the opportunities are and how they would impact my ability to speak and write freely. I appreciate your feedback. <a href="http://www.apple.com/education/ade/" rel="nofollow">ADEs</a> are nominated by Apple employees and other ADEs, and selected by a committee (I think) based on different factors.... I know I was nominated by several people, mainly for the work I've been doing with 1:1 laptop immersion projects in our area. There are ADE's from all levels, both K-12 and higher education, and people have very different passions and skills. Some are really into music, others into creative digital video, some into professional development, etc. It is a great community-- really an AMAZING community, because there are so many passionate people involved who really care about kids, teaching and learning, and making a positive difference through their various educational roles. Apple doesn't have a new "ADE class" every year, it depends on various factors, this year there is not going to be a new class from what I understand. I was in the class of 2005. If you're interested I would recommend contacting your local or regional Apple sales rep and finding out who your regional development executive is. Apple is a great company and has more heart for the education space than any other corporation I've ever seen-- technology company or otherwise. Most technology companies are all about selling the box or the product-- of course Apple is focused on quarterly sales too, but their heart is truly in the education sphere. Just look how long they've been involved in education and doing research on things like technology immersion-- <a href="http://www.apple.com/education/k12/leadership/acot/library.html" rel="nofollow">ACOT</a> is still the benchmark. I certainly want to keep blogging and podcasting, Robert– so we’ll see what the opportunities are and how they would impact my ability to speak and write freely. I appreciate your feedback.

ADEs are nominated by Apple employees and other ADEs, and selected by a committee (I think) based on different factors…. I know I was nominated by several people, mainly for the work I’ve been doing with 1:1 laptop immersion projects in our area. There are ADE’s from all levels, both K-12 and higher education, and people have very different passions and skills. Some are really into music, others into creative digital video, some into professional development, etc. It is a great community– really an AMAZING community, because there are so many passionate people involved who really care about kids, teaching and learning, and making a positive difference through their various educational roles. Apple doesn’t have a new “ADE class” every year, it depends on various factors, this year there is not going to be a new class from what I understand. I was in the class of 2005. If you’re interested I would recommend contacting your local or regional Apple sales rep and finding out who your regional development executive is. Apple is a great company and has more heart for the education space than any other corporation I’ve ever seen– technology company or otherwise. Most technology companies are all about selling the box or the product– of course Apple is focused on quarterly sales too, but their heart is truly in the education sphere. Just look how long they’ve been involved in education and doing research on things like technology immersion– ACOT is still the benchmark.

]]> By: Robert http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/05/11/what-do-i-want-to-do/#comment-3037 Robert Fri, 12 May 2006 01:28:48 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=999#comment-3037 Whatever you do, keep writing this blog! I have really come to appreciate it as one of the really consistently thought-provoking and challenging blogs in the edusphere. This is part of your role as a "change agent", I think. Also, how exactly does one become an Apple Distinguished Educator? Whatever you do, keep writing this blog! I have really come to appreciate it as one of the really consistently thought-provoking and challenging blogs in the edusphere. This is part of your role as a “change agent”, I think.

Also, how exactly does one become an Apple Distinguished Educator?

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