I received my Amazon Echo last week after waiting a very long time. I was so excited to open up the box and start using the Echo. As I continue…Read more
Amazon Echo: Could It Transform Teaching?
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Culture of Revision
Most schools have the same philosophy or culture whether they readily admit it or not. This culture is the mindset of “one and done”. This transaction of turn in the…Read more
5 Paragraph Essays of Barf Have Been Replaced By
student created videos that do not really showcase learning. When was the last time you as a teacher created a video project or an option for video in your classroom to…Read more
5 Keys to Instructional Coaching
After another quarter of being an instructional coach I have learned so many things. Many ideas are still in development. I am working to find ways to bring them to…Read more
4 Questions for PLC’s or Groups of Educators
The following four questions are not earth shattering. They are quite simple and common sense. However, how often have you sat in a group meeting during a prep trying to…Read more
How I Know Education Is Headed Down The Wrong Path
Very simple really My daughter has transformed our entire basement to a classroom/makerspace(which is AWESOME!!!!!). She always plays school. She grades papers, has seating charts, hallway signs, etc. The other…Read more
Just because it was not supposed to hurt my feelings doesn’t mean it doesn’t still hurt them
These were the words from my daughter this week. This statement broke my heart. My daughter had a rough day the other day. I won’t go into details because I…Read more
My Dead Fish Showcases The Need for Deeper Learning
I came back to my room the other day and unlocked my door to a terrible smell. It was super strong and not pleasant by any means. I finally tracked…Read more
#StuCamp What I Learned and How I Have Changed
This post is way overdue. It is almost a week since the event and I have just struggled to find words. Not in a bad way, but in a way…Read more
But what if innovation is not the panacea it’s said to be?
What if simply working hard, following rules, obeying your boss/teacher/parent, and managing your day to day routines are enough? Now, you know me well enough to know I don’t believe…Read more