“I used to think, but now I know …”

This prompt and stem is a tremendous tool for reflecting and expanding thinking. Occasionally, I have used such a prompt when facilitating workshops, meetings, or early explorations. It serves as something of a mental-emotional bridge.

Over the past few weeks, I have gathered three examples of this prompt in action – employed by three inspiring thinkers and doers in educational innovation. I encourage you to click on a link below and read. If you read one, I imagine that you’ll want to read all three. (I’ve tried to make my intro short – it would be better for you to spend your time reading the links below.)

• “I used to think…” Wright’s Room, by Shelley Wright (@wrightsroom).
• “What I Know Now.” Will Richardson, by Will Richardson (@willrich45).
• “Dreaming of Connection: Woven into we.” A Fine Balance, by Carolyn Durley (@okmbio).