I decided to read the book, The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil, after my son was intrigued by the cover when we were at the bookstore. I like to read…Read more
The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil. Time to Move from Here to There
Coffeechug Thoughts
When developing a lesson plan or unit ask yourself
“If we were to go this way, what would our success depend on?” Once you have thought through this question, then ponder, “How do you test this decision?”
What worked yesterday might not be right for today
There are some tried and true things that work no matter the decade we live in. Simply be in the moment, care about others, make them feel wanted, and…Read more
We Have More Work To Do
“We have more work to do. Hard work, frightening work, uncertain work, unending work. Work that may test us, work that my defeat us, work for which we may not…Read more
The Key To Teaching AND Keeping Your Teacher Sanity
Remember that success is somebody’s definition. As an educator make sure you have a sense of purpose that drives you and what you do. As long as you believe…Read more
Coffeechug YouTube Success and Suck in 2014
This year I made an effort to make a more concentrated effort with making videos for YouTube. I was not making videos for views, but I was making videos to…Read more
234 Posts and What I Learned from 2014? If Anything
This year I posted 234 blog posts. That is a lot of posts! I had a 23 day streak at one point and Monday was my most productive with 41…Read more
Sphero vs. Frankie May (my bulldog puppy)
Happy Friday!
Technology is NOT an Education Revolution
I love technology as you know if you read anything I share here. However, I never suggest that it will radically shift learning. I am tired of people proclaiming that…Read more
Time To Recognize What Is Important
It has been a long time since I have gone this long without daily blog posts. I am taking this month to gain clarity. Something that has really taken hold…Read more