Copy this statement and fill in the blanks: I used to think ____, but now I am thinking ___.

I used to think that providing resources and then asking students to use those with choice for the end product was enough now I am thinking that they need to find the resources too. More CHOICE!

I used to think I didn't like Poll Everywhere, but now I am thinking I need a Premium account.

I used to think how?, but now I am thinking when?

I used to think projects should be time consuming, but now I think the time is well worth it.

I used to think projects were boringto grade , but now I am thinking there are a 1000s ways to differentiate.

I used to think projects were BORING, but now I'm thinking they are FULL OF POSSIBILITIES!!

I used to think projects were for the computer lab, but now I am thinking they are for the classroom with the lab as a support.

I used to think within my walls, but now I am thinking globally.

I used to think it was hard to teach veteran teachers to love technology, but now I am thinking it's not so hard!

I used to think projects are time consuming but now I see possibility in student choice and creativity.

I don't have time---> I'm going to make the time.

I used to think about giving the students choice, but now I am thinking more about giving them an authentic audience.

I used to think about just turning it in for a grade, but now am excited about the authentic audience piece of this puzzle

I used to think schoolwide, but now I am thinking worldwide.

I used to think time consuming, but now I am thinking learning takes time.

I used to think projects were hard to plan, but now I am thinking I plan too much.

I used to think I had to have control of everything, but now I am thinking student choice and ownership is wonderful.

Can we, we can

I used to think projects took too much time but now I am thinking they are totally worth the investment.

projects never became real life but that your student was wrong because your student proved otherwise

I used to think projects were too time consuming but now I am thinking it's necessary to be a global citizen.

I used to think there's not enough time, but now I am thinking we can find time somewhere.

I used to think what, but now I am thinking why.

I used to think Project-Based Learning, but now I am thinking Real World Learning.

I used to think some time down the road, but now I am thinking some time sooner down the road.

Used to think too much time, now I think the time is worth it.

I used to think projects were just a culmination of a project, but now I am thinking that projects can be used to make a difference in the student's life and the lives of others.

I used to think Google Earth was for stalkers, but now I am thinking I *KNOW* Google Earth is for stalkers. :-)

was a way to rise their grade but now to feel important

I used to think that projects had to be really large and involved, but now I am thinking maybe you can hit these 3 big ideas in smaller projects too.

I used to think projects are relevant, but now I am thinking that projects are a necessity.

they are fun, they are a necessity

I used to think how do I convince teachers to do projects, but now I am thinking I've got some tools to make it happen.

I used to think projects should be uniform, but now I am thinking projects need to be unique.

I used to think __could be boring__, but now I am thinking __could be powerful_.

I used to think how, but now I am thinking when.

Copy this statement and fill in the blanks: I used to think I had a set list of projects, but now I am thinking I have more ideas!

are they useful? they are AMAZING!

I used to think projects took too much time, but now I am thinking you get so much bang for your buck!

I used to think teachers should, but now I am think that they should based on what is happening on the school's community.

I used to think projects was a way to just wrap up a subject, but now I am thinking they can help the students find themselves.

I used to think projects were semi-private, but now I am thinking they should be as public as possible.

I used to think this would be boring, but now I am thinking this was really good!

I used to think projects were complicated and time consuming, but now am thinking they are CRUCIAL.

I used to think it was time consuming, but now I am thinking it is worth the time.

I used to think projects are fun, but now I am thinking critical as well.

I used to think it takes too much time, but now I am thinking that it would be worth it.

Thinking more about the authentic audience

I used to think projects were wonderful, and now I am thinking I know their wonderful

how? --> when!