Category Thoughts
The TPACK graphic is compelling. The complex relationship between the demands of teaching are well represented. And ideally balanced. The overlapping sweet spots are easily pictured by experienced educators. How I See TPACK The nature of my job is that I… Continue Reading →
Achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others. That is nice but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget… Continue Reading →
Throughout teaching you encounter many versions of things. There are parent/student perceptions, there are versions of assignments for different IEPs, and there is what the lunch room calls meatloaf. But to focus on moving your content from one version to the next… Continue Reading →
I have fond memories of listening to the snowplow rumble by my house around 6:00 AM and fancying I could tell by the sounds it made if school would be cancelled. The seconds it took me to jump from my… Continue Reading →
If you have ever hosted a professional learning event or training for teachers, you likely called out in the invitation – laptop required – right? And you still have to plan for when someone forgets their required laptop as well. Have… Continue Reading →
Educators are the nicest people you will ever meet. That makes it extra tough, but at some point “trying #edtech” is not enough. By only trying educational technology educators are not investing enough in the power of the technology and are only… Continue Reading →
Walking in to Steven Anderson’s session on Curating Content the Right Way I felt okay about the curation of my professional learning. I knew he had a book out on the subject Curate This: The Hands-On, How-To Guide To Content Curation and I was expecting… Continue Reading →
…before their teacher, school, or district did…. Before the district considered BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) students were bringing devices to school. Before the school thought to promote collaboration, students were digitally storing, sharing, and providing feedback on each other’s work. Before the teacher allowed… Continue Reading →
How do you teach anything? Teachers and coaches are constantly searching for the most efficient way to teach. Below are some points of conversation from a coach I have always respected. In sports, you teach the key point. The motion that differentiates almost… Continue Reading →
Social media in a political season is … interesting. It seems to reveal that some in our sphere of influence do not think deeply about what is shared and/or may not care if it offends. Which leads to an awkward situation. Those you follow… Continue Reading →
Recent Comments