2011 PRECONFERENCE KEYNOTEThe Sandbox Manifesto

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2. Dave Truss November 24, 2011 at 9:14 am

   Wonderful presentation Angela!

   What a great way to blend your message of “You Matter” with the concept of ‘Play’ and the ultimate theme of the conference.

   I also like the “Play Manifesto” as it embodies the idea of rolling up your sleeves and digging in! 🙂

   I wonder about #4 Sand is for filling buckets… I *think* the intention here is to say that sand is not for throwing, but for using in appropriate ways, but to me sand is for ‘Creating’ in the sandbox, it is the paint to an artist, the clay to a sculptor, the medium for the construction of castles yet unimagined. Sand is for sculpting.

   My favourite is #7 Strangers are friends in waiting… That sums up my digital PLN experience. People spend so much time telling kids to beware of strangers instead of helping them to connect and simply be more savvy about what and how they share. It is a bold statement that challenges many social norms that hold us back from being globally connected collaborators.

   Again, a wonderful presentation… thanks so much for sharing Angela – You Matter!

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4. Angela Maiers November 27, 2011 at 4:47 pm

   Dave,

   Thanks for the wonderful comments. You are spot on with your interpretation of #4: Sand is for filling buckets.

   It is one of the first rules we teach children and that we hope children honor. We work harder and happier when our “buckets are full”; literally and figuratively. There is nothing mor devastating for creative and cooperative work, than an individual in the sandbox that uses the tools and the time to bring another down.

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5. Laurie Hansen November 28, 2011 at 9:09 am

   Thank you for your inspiration, Angela! And thanks for “playing” with us! 🙂

   #YOUMATTER!

   ~Laurie Hansen & the You Matter Young Leaders
   @HansenLaurie

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6. Angela Maiers November 28, 2011 at 11:58 am

   My pleasure Laurie! This is a wonderful time to play, and I could not be more excited about what has been possible in this amazing Sandbox! #youmatter

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9. Mike Wagner November 29, 2011 at 5:48 pm

   Really like this Angela!

   Strong metaphor of the sandbox and especially of the “sandboxer”. I’d like to see you do more with that image.

   I would say that “rules” at times feels out of place with the overall message which emphasizes messiness and pushing the boundaries. Would something like “mantra” work better?

   “Sharing is caring” really resonated with me. Empathy/caring in a tangible way is in short supply most places. But to play we must be generous with the sand and the sandbox toys.

   Thanks for inviting me to view The Sandbox Manifesto!

   Keep creating…contagious stories, Mike
   515.371.7711

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10. Angela Maiers November 30, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks Mike- love how you are pushing my thinking! I agree. mantra makes more sense as these are ways of living and learning not rules to obey.

    When you think of “Sandboxers” in your industry, what images come to mind?

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11. Mike Wagner December 1, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Great question Angela — When you think of “Sandboxers” in your industry, what images come to mind?

    Whiteboards, flip charts, conference rooms, shop floors, coffee shops, sports bars, golf courses, parking lots. All of these and more can be places of play/work where the Sandbox Manifesto can and does apply.

    Keep creating…playfully,
    Mike

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16. Louise Robitaille February 8, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Thank you! This presentation needs to be shared with all teachers. The comments from the children were great…”be humble”

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