‘Tis the season to tap into Imagination
I have been home since October 31 as I sustained a concussion. I have limited screen time. I have been fortunate to know about lots of accessibility apps, so I […]
Rethinking the traditional High School Book Club #HSGBC
Ever since I started teaching, moderating the Book Club at my school was what I loved doing most of all. One of the problems has always been that our numbers
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Learn. UnLearn. ReLearn. Repeat.
I often come back to The Innovator’s Mindset book by George Couros which I have read a couple of times now because so many ideas in it really resonate. Today
Digital Citizenship, Learning, and Student Voice
“Just as schools have played a role in preparing students to be citizens in the traditional sense, educators must now ensure that our children are ready to be active and
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New to Twitter? #FollowFriday
(Originally posted on uoitmed.wordpress.com) One of the most relevant things to remember about using Twitter for professional development is that it is more important to follow really interesting and thought-provoking
Benefits vs Risks
Summer is awesome, isn’t it? A time to step back from the frenetic pace of teaching to enjoy time with family, to catch up on everything you’ve put off during
Empowering your students to meet new people
I don’t travel very frequently, especially by myself. So when I do, I combat the anxiety by talking to people. Literally anyone who has the fortune (or misfortune) of sitting
Teen Social Media Use, Addiction, & Education
This article, “13 right now” by Jessica Contrera came across my twitter feed via Fran Siracusa with the message, “This topic deserves a chat discussion.” It’s one of a few posts I’ve
Thanks for your leadership and support!
I wonder how many people have misconceptions about what value people at the “Board” or “District” bring to the system? What do they do all day? Do they have any idea
If Everything is Social Media to teens…
I just read this excellent post by Carl Hooker, The Truth About Teens: Everything is Social Media, shared by George Couros. Hooker speaks about his experiences working with a group of