A few weeks ago we had an amazing opportunity to bring learning to the real world context. Our 7th grade students were able to experience a chance of a lifetime…Read more
2015
Microsoft Surface Episode 6: 60 Second Tip – Highlighting in Kindle
Here is a quick tip I learned as I continue to use my Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 more and more in my life. I thought I would create…Read more
Microsoft Surface Episode 5: 60 Second Tip – Keyboard Placement
Here is a quick tip I learned as I continue to use my Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 more and more in my life. I thought I would create…Read more
Don’t Build a Makerspace Until You Create a Culture of Learning
Before you begin reading this post grab a piece of paper sitting next you(you read with a notepad right?) and draw your classroom or what you imagine your classroom to…Read more
Coffeenotes week 19
This is a different post for me. I have not posted as frequently as I normally do for many reasons so as I work to get my routine back I…Read more
10 Ideas I Learned from Satya Nadella Fireside Chat
One of the most surprising and memorable moments of the E2 conference was having the opportunity to hear CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, speak to the group. I will…Read more
Group Work Is Hard
How many times have we used or heard the following phrases “We are doing group because it is something you are going to have to do in the real world.”…Read more
Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzie
I picked up the book, Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzie, for one reason only – the title! I love the title despite my huge hatred for hair and…Read more
Why Do Students Have To Go To School? #iastuchat Slow Chat Begins!
I have never been more happy to announce another layer to the Student Voice movement. My passion for student voice and helping students learn to embrace the power of their…Read more
Taking Global Collaboration and Skype Beyond Mystery Skypes
Once again I am lucky enough to work with great educators who are pushing the realities of learning both in the school where I work and abroad. Brian Tritt is…Read more