Colorado Springs, CO November 9, 2012

Go!

pi· o· neer

noun1. One who ventures into territory to settle.2. One who opens up research, or development: a pioneer in aviation.

adjective1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of early settlers: the pioneer spirit.2. trailblazing

unknown or unclaimed

new areas of thought,

Leading the way;

They didn’t do it alone.

A pioneer isn’t just about “firsts”• First rodeo: 1869• First woman legislator: 1894 • First cheeseburger: 1935• First (and only) state to reject an

Olympics: 1976

pi· o· neer

noun1. One who ventures into unknown or unclaimed territory to settle.2. One who opens up new areas of thought, research, or development: a pioneer in aviation.

adjective1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of early settlers: the pioneer spirit.2. Leading the way; trailblazing

mod· est

adjective1. Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own talents, abilities, and value.2. Having or proceeding from a disinclination to call attention to oneself; retiring or diffident. Synonym: see shy.3. Observing conventional proprieties in speech, behavior, or dress.4. Free from showiness or ostentation; unpretentious.

The plight of the modest pioneer

Activity: unleash it

1. Find your partners.2. Ask your partner two questions:

• What worries you? (Something you want to implement or do. Do not answer “money or “time”.)

• What did you learn during BTOP? - Or - What can you do now that you couldn’t before?

3. Write down your partner’s answers. (worry = pink; learn = blue)

Find your pioneering partner…

1. Add your worries & learns to the wall.(Place worries on one side and learns on the other side.)

2. Find learns that solve the worries.

3. Place the matches next to each other.

Matchmaking with calling cards

Go pioneers!

Pioneer to-do list

Seek uncharted territory (for you and your library). Plan for it. Try it! Remember you’re not alone.

Unleash!

Sarah Washburn Sarah@TechSoupGlobal.org

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