DavidThomasee

... but, hey, what do I know? I'm just some guy from the south.

[Gulf Coast State College @GCSC1957]

How's the first week of classes going, Commodores? 🌊💙💛

#GulfCoastStateCollege #GCSC #GulfCoastCommodores #RideTheWave

[Gulf Coast State College @GCSC1957]

We are so excited to welcome our students back for the Fall semester! Be sure to share your "first day" pictures in the comments! #GulfCoastStateCollege

[Gulf Coast State College @GCSC1957]

Final week to get started on your career to becoming a Law Enforcement Officer. Apply today for our Fall 2021 Academy. #GulfCoastStateCollege

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@Hatcher_Kris

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@Hatcher_Kris You always give me advice by reminding me that I have to "play the game"... here's mine to you. You have tremendous talent and will certainly be a leader at our institution. But, pick your battles! Your passion is overwhelmingly evident!
#EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@AmberMccown @josieahlquist Meeting them where they are... I like that! While I may not be able to change regulations for my programs, I can certainly change how we go find potential students - meet them where they are... ONLINE!
#EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@DARleaderdoc Smarter not harder is something I firmly believe in! Trying to get my team on board, however, is another challenge. Like you, I plan to try and incorporate more tech in my lessons.
#EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@ChrisRu32261124 Whenever I hear anyone talking about change, it reminds me of my previous police chief. He said the two things people hate are change for things to remain the same. Tech is going to force us to change and get out of the game.
#EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@johnccombs Are those old fish or young ones? LOL..

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@ChallenWelling1 Big fan of balance... just wish it was easier to find! You're right though, tech is here to stay... so embrace it and leverage it for the better.
#EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@JuliarGolden Im hoping to bring some of this to my law enforcement students to maybe identify the cause of some of their stress and the resulting mistakes that come along with not dealing with it.

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@JuliarGolden since our brief exchange following your panel discussion, I've researched compassion fatigue from both a personal and professional perspective. Thank you for your insight here and for leading me to new knowledge. Plan to share with my LE students.
#EDH5309 (W6, P2)

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

#EDH5309 Week 6, Prompt 3

I'd hardly call myself a digital leader, but I certainly recognize the direction of the world and the importance that a purposeful digital presence will play. Failing to lead here will only hold my institution (and more specifically, my division) back.

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

#EDH5309 Week 6, Prompt 1
The recurring theme I took away from the panels this course was "purpose". It seemed as though they all noted how important purpose-driven social media/digital tech was. I'm working on that very thing for my division now.

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@ChrisRu32261124 I think the fear is the adoption of one is only to the detriment of the other. More online access kills the physical institution... more physical institution usage kills tech. Are they really in that type of inverse relationship?
#EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@JustTonio @TJLogan Yes! I never understand my institution's desire to keep doing unnecessary things. Efficiency is not only better for the students, but it is better for the institution too. Why the resistance?!?
#EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

Also, sorry for the late participation. Rough week, dealing with Covid outbreaks affecting my family and my students.

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

W5P2 Good panel discussion. My biggest takeaway was early on when @TJLogan talked about being in a hurry to return to what is comfortable and asked "where will students be taking classes?" Covid proved "those" classes can be facilitated online. So, where do we go now? #EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@johnccombs Well, I'm old so #Mindfulness is something that I probably wouldn't have looked at, but you're right. It's a good resource and sometimes you just need a little word of wisdom to move you in a positive direction. Good find! #EDH5309

[DavidThomasee @DavidThomasee]

@ColquhounJacob I guess I didn't realize that software has hashtags too. I took a look at #OneDrive and found some good tips and discovered some things I didn't know it would do. Good find!
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