{"id":469,"date":"2012-11-21T13:17:33","date_gmt":"2012-11-21T13:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=469"},"modified":"2012-11-21T13:17:33","modified_gmt":"2012-11-21T13:17:33","slug":"happy-thanksgiving-to-our-personal-learning-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/happy-thanksgiving-to-our-personal-learning-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Thanksgiving to our personal learning network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2Fhappy-thanksgiving-to-our-personal-learning-network%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/lake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-470\" title=\"lake\" src=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/lake.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Thanksgiving\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/lake.jpg 500w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/lake-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As Sarah and I get our family ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to share our gratitude with our friends, family and readers. \u00a0 \u00a0As a couple, we have enjoyed the process of blogging together in an effort to combine our passions for technology, education, family and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Through this process, we have had the opportunity to connect with some <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">amazing<\/span> people. \u00a0 We have met teachers who really know how to love their students and help them grow in character. \u00a0 We have connected with educators and leaders who are using technology to engage their students and help them to love learning for life. \u00a0 I am inspired by our network of servant leaders who still have hope in the world, believe that change starts from inside, and help change the world by having the heart of a teacher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you for helping us to grow:<\/strong> We are all busy people. \u00a0 Teachers and leaders are especially busy people. \u00a0 \u00a0Despite this, I give thanks for the fellows in our personal learning network who have helped us to grow as people. \u00a0 \u00a0As learners, we have become better parents and professionals through our conversations, blog posts we read, and media we encounter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you for making a difference in the world:<\/strong> \u00a0I&#8217;m thankful for the times that our personal learning network has reached out to us to share a kind word, a fun resource, or ideas for inspiration. \u00a0 The world is hurting in so many ways. \u00a0Our young people face a world full of profound challenges and distractions. \u00a0 \u00a0Teachers&#8230; THANK YOU for caring and investing in these students. \u00a0 \u00a0Leaders&#8230; thank you for your spirit of service and teaching others to do the same.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you for your inspiration:<\/strong>\u00a0 The world needs more hope. \u00a0 In the deepest parts of ourselves, we know that our greatest purpose is satisfied when we can love and serve. \u00a0 The people in our personal learning network \u00a0are professionals at caring and serving their communities. \u00a0 These acts of service can sometimes involve significant investments of time and cost. \u00a0 \u00a0They often go without recognition. \u00a0 Thank you for continuing to inspire us on our journey.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you and your families have a restful and wonderful time this Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So&#8230; What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Popular blog posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Reduce your stress level with keeping a plan of awesome\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=141\" target=\"_blank\">Reduce your stress level with keeping a plan of awesome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"5 reasons to love Khan academy for computer science\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=202\" target=\"_blank\">5 reasons to love Khan academy for computer science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How do I level up as a Dad?\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=134\" target=\"_blank\">How do I level up as a Dad?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How to reduce stress by keeping work organized using EverNote\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=196\" target=\"_blank\">How to reduce stress by keeping work organized using EverNote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"5 ways to get more results in your teaching environment.\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=246\" target=\"_blank\">5 ways to get more results in your teaching environment.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Why is perspective critical to leading and teaching?\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=278\" target=\"_blank\">Why is perspective critical to leading and teaching?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Organization Before Innovation\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=82\" target=\"_blank\">Organization Before Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Learn how to create a mobile app in minutes using Corona SDK\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=355\" target=\"_blank\">Learn how to create a mobile app in minutes using Corona SDK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How to build a social networking site for free using Elgg\" href=\"http:\/\/rosarioconsulting.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=312\" target=\"_blank\">How to build a social networking site for free using Elgg<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Can gaming have a positive impact to students? 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