Slowly Percolating Forms: “So, how’s the sabbatical going?”

Dave O'Hara reflecting a bit on his sabbatical. I wish that this concept applied to other professions. I truly think it would be a huge win for so many people. I know there have been times in my career where a sabbatical was exactly what I needed, but alas it wasn't and option.

The last decade feels like it has been a decade of increasing urgency at the expense of contemplation, greater push for efficiency at the expense of conversation, the replacement of teaching with instruction, the rise of software to “manage” courses for teachers (and to do homework for students), the gathering of data that will satisfy the professional accreditors.

Enjoy the reflection O'Hara and I’m looking forward to hearing more.