By this point in time almost every single person has heard of Skype and video calls. Some have used it to connect with friends and family. Some educators have dabbled…Read more
One example of using Skype to enhance student voice and learning
2015
Analyzing 2015 to make 2016 Super Kick Ass
I am just like everyone else on the face of the planet. A new year is on the horizon and I have been spending time figuring out what 2016 will…Read more
Hacking Mr. Robot
It is that time of year when your schedule is loaded to the max with projects, to do lists, and more. As we prep two teams to prepare for state…Read more
What are you going to do with that old tire? #tirechallenge
Seven students make up one of our three Robodog First Lego League teams. These seven students ranging in grades 5th – 8th have been working since September to figure out…Read more
Educators Stuck At The Crossroads
Bone Bone Bone Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone.. Bone Now tell me whatcha gonna do when there ain’t no where to run (tell me what) (When judgment comes for you,…Read more
Let It Go, Let It Go, Only Deal With What You Can Control
There are times in our lives when we hit obstacles, roadblocks, events, or ______(insert word of choice) in our lives where we wonder why things happen. Sometimes they are quite…Read more
How to prepare mentally for an education conference or learning experience
Everything is connected and interwoven. This is the idea I am trying to process and understand in my life right now. I look at my job, my personal goals, my…Read more
The State of Student Voice. My Thank You Letter
Students. Kids. Young Adults. Yes, they are words used to describe the people we teach every single day, but these words do not do justice to who or what they…Read more
Morning Mojo
Morning Mojo Thank God For Girls by Weezer is my jam for the week! Welcome to Morning Mojo! Testing out something new with the newsletter concept. I felt like mixing…Read more
030: November 2015 Month Goals, What Are Yours?
My podast is back! Check out this episode where I discuss my four goals for the month of November. I have 4 big goals Weight under 230 Donation of 500…Read more