Doug Johnson

Whadda I Need That I Ain’t Got? Courage IS a Technology Skill

Change requires courage, and developing courage isn’t often addressed in technology planning sessions. This keynote suggests strategies that educators can use to combat the fear and stress that often accompany implementing new programs and projects. How do we use humor, personal motivation, teamwork and goal setting to make change a more pleasant experience for everyone involved - including the change agent?

 Written comments about this workshop:

•  I found Doug’s address, Courage is a Technology Skill particularly relevant for teacher-librarians. Several times during the [conference] I felt that teacher-librarians were teetering on the edge of non-importance and had come to the conclusion that if we do not face the fact that technology is changing the nature of school libraries we will cease to exist.
• Just wanted to add my vote of thanks and appreciation to those of your other enthusiastic fans. I enjoyed both your keynote and a sectional up in Anchorage early this month. Your ideas have stayed with me.
• I was relieved to hear that others are as frightened of modern technology as  as I am
• This workshop was EXCELLENT! Very entertaining, but also very, very relevant to school.
• Most definitely education needs these kinds of programs to keep our enthusiasm.
• Energizing - great ideas, wonderful handouts. Most importantly - places from which I can move and do my own thing.
• Many examples given today can be used at work as well as in one’s personal life.
•  It got me motivated to use more technology in the classroom.