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| Smoke (Photo credit: Centophobia) |
It’s amazing what I can learn by
just walking down the hallway.
In a casual conversation about my most recent
classroom presentation/discussion on the use of digital storytelling to
convey narrative about statistical information, I referred to the canary in the
coal mine (Stats Story-Canary in the Coal Mine) as an analogy for declining frog population as indicators of pollution
and related consequences. Gardner Campbell remarked, “analogy is the core of
congnition.” This brief moment led me to explore that statement and that led me
to the Presidential Lecture by scientist Douglas Hofstadter.
I work in an amazing place. I’m
priviledged to be engaged in meaningful conversations, explore media, blog,
network, create, teach, learn, dream, inspire, be inspired, work with
astounding colleagues who push and pull on my thinking and expand my learning.
All too often, I loose sight of my own story. It’s good to reflect and
acknowledge the blessings I have.
Yes, there’s smoke in the hallways.
When you smell it, put your nose to the wind and your ear to the ground.
Something is burning and it may just be the next great idea.
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