This page has been everything from a daily reflective journal to a place for me to write serious essays, to a catch-all for awesome materials I have… Read more “Evolution”
Why you might want to play Pokemon Go with your kids
I have of late (since about Groundhog’s Day) been trying to shed some poundage and get more healthy. So far, I am down about 30 pounds and… Read more “Why you might want to play Pokemon Go with your kids”
Are we promoting Zombie educational practices? #futureready
I was at an EdCamp this week and a spirited debate broke out in one session about pencil/paper work, writing, handwriting, and a lot of other analog v.… Read more “Are we promoting Zombie educational practices? #futureready”
Summer to-do list
June? June! I have no idea where the heck May went, but poof! and it was gone! Or perhaps you are wondering if May was really only… Read more “Summer to-do list”
The 11 (awful) life lessons Bill Gates did NOT write.
There has been a list going around the internet for over a decade called the “11 (or 12) life lessons you won’t learn in school,” usually mis-attributed… Read more “The 11 (awful) life lessons Bill Gates did NOT write.”
Stop counting down the days !
I saw a Twitter thread last week that struck me: While I have never been a “countdown to summer” teacher, this reminder stuck with me in a good… Read more “Stop counting down the days !”
The engagement problem
When I was a fairly new teacher, I remember a veteran teacher explaining to me: If the kids are having fun all the time, the class is… Read more “The engagement problem”
What Millennial parents expect from schools compared to GenX-ers
I am no authority on the true science and conjecture of generational differences, but I know that there have been some big changes in what parents expect… Read more “What Millennial parents expect from schools compared to GenX-ers”
Change of scenery (Greener pastures, take II)
What I wish I would have written… My family has enjoyed our transition to our new setting and everyone has adjusted well. The kids are thriving in… Read more “Change of scenery (Greener pastures, take II)”
The importance of the principal in leading technology and innovation
I have been re-reading George Couros’ book The Innovator’s Mindset with my colleagues this week, and I love the parts where highlights a truth I first learned… Read more “The importance of the principal in leading technology and innovation”
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