Today I think of love
Today I think of love amidst red and pink flowers candy-grams and romantic gestures Today I think of those who feel unlovable, shunned and alone. and those whose homes are […]
Student Leadership
Everywhere I look at my school, I see students taking on leadership roles: whether it be in the classroom or for clubs and committees. We are cheerleaders for our students;
QR Codes are making a comeback
You either love them or hate them. Some educators feel like using QR codes are unnecessary; why not just give kids a shortened URL? Last year, I asked my high
Social media & Tragedy
At 10 pm Central time last night, I was sitting in the Las Vegas airport waiting to board my flight home. I heard a particular sound like a round of
Breakout EDU for the Win!
I often blog about my bad days or my short-comings or my learning reflections (often about social media). Today I am writing to share my awesome day! I decided to
New Learning is Hard
I recently created an e-book which I would like to offer to people who subscribe to my blog. After several recommendations, Matt Miller suggested Mail Chimp. Perfect and easy enough,
Be critical of ideas, not people.
As someone who is advocating for the use of social media with students, I am somewhat disheartened by the way I have seen educators speak to one another; especially lately.
Facebook for PD
I have been on Facebook for as long as I can remember. It is where I connect with friends and family. It helps me keep track of birthdays and milestones.
#WeLeadBy Student Digital Leadership at its best
In my book, Social LEADia I highlight a student Twitter chat (@AMDSBKidsChat) created by Leigh Cassell and Nicole Kaufmann. This idea has inspired a group of Ontario leaders (including myself)
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Isolation, Connected Learning, and Perspective
I have spent the last couple of days in Atlanta for IB training and met some incredible educators from the Atlanta area as well as from Chile, Tortola, and Israel.