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

I used to think projects for kids were long and drawn out, but now I am thinking fun quick research ideas are just waiting to be explored!

I used to think I didn't have time for projects, but now I am thinking projects can be worth the effort.

used to think they were primarily to teach AKS but now think they need to have real world relevance to matter to students

I use to think complicated, but now I'm thinking interesting

I used to think I had to tell students what to create, but now I am thinking students tell me what they WANT to create.

I used to think that our new Genius Hour wasn't going to work for our kids, but now I am thinking that it will.

I used to think that I have to do everything but now I am thinking pace yourself.

I used to think projects were too BIG, but now I am thinking the outcome is worth the time and energy.

I used to think projects were time consuming to plan, but now I think they are worth it!

It's too hard to manage, but now the process is manageable.

They were a waste of time, they can be used for a greater purpose

Projects are choices....

Now I am thinking make a dent!!!!

that I wasn't doing enough to encourage my students to do powerful projects, that the journey that I'm on is making a difference already.

maybe not maybe so

I used to think projects could be fun just to learn something new but now I am thinking students must have show off to put work into it.

I'm hungy , Now I'm really hungry

I used to think projects were important, but now I think they can make a big difference.

I used to think I didn't have time to implement powerful projects, but now I am thinking that today's technology will help give me the time.

I used to think I knew very little... Now I think, I don't know much at all, BUT I'm excited about what I CAN do.

I used to think I didn't have time, but now I am thinking I need to make time.

When now I can't wait

I used to think projects were tied to content, but now I am thinking on a global level.

I used to think projects were a measurement tool for learning, but now I am thinking the project is the learning.

I used to think PBL is good, but now I am thinking it's great.

Aregular project was enough, now see that it should be so much more.

I used to think Genius Hour was just about the research, but now I am thinking it's a way to change the world!

I used to think I had to do all the planning, but now I am thinking the students should play a large role.

finding a way to make a difference would be hard, but it's possible

trying new things might be overwhelming, but now some things seem possible

I am overwhelmed- I am energized

maybe not maybe so

limits NO limits

I used to think , but now I am thinking ___.

I used to think I didn't have time for projects that make a difference but now I know that I need to do it

I used to think projects were mainly for the classroom teachers but now I'm thinking there are some fun things I could do on the

I used to think I can't, now I think I can do this.

I used to think no but now I think yes.

I used to think PBL took too much time, but now I am thinking it is relevant.

I used to think projects were structured checklists, but now I think that projects should evolve based on the student and audience

Inside the school building, but now outside the building

Not possible, possible

I used to think the curriculum limited me too much, but now I'm thinking MORE IS POSSIBLE!

I used to think students need to own their work, but now I am thinking I am right.

I used to think projects were more like recipes, but now I am thinking students should have choices.

I used to think big, but now I am thinking bigger.

grading made open-ended projects sometimes too challenging for teachers, too bad: it's worth it for kids

I used to think there wasn't time to do fun techy projects, but now I am thinking there's ways to fit it in.

I used to think projects can be a waste of time, but now I am thinking we just have to make them matter!

Basic, super-sized

I used to think couldn't, but now I am thinking I CAN.

I use to think projects would be

I used to think it would be too "BIG", but now I am thinking I can do this!

I used to think students needed more direction, but now I am thinking they need more choice and freedom.

Small but now I think BIG.

I used to think twitter was for text, but now I am thinking GIFS.

limited, sky is the limit

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

Ouch....wow

I used to think it was good, but now I'm thinking it's awesome!

local, global!

How, WOW!

Finalcut

I used to think projects were too much work, but now I am thinking they are WORTH IT.

I used to think projects were daunting and scary, but now I am thinking they are just daunting. :)

Big. Bigger

small, big!