I read another article that made me stop and pause. The article discusses whether our children are having enough time being “bored”. Do your kids get enough boredom? http://t.co/6NgkhM4 I…Read more
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Teaching Ideas: Math Links and Resources
2013 is not only the International Year of Giftedness and Creativity, it is also the year of Mathematics on Planet Earth… http://www.i-programmer.info/news/204-challenges/5607-mathematics-of-planet-earth-2013-photo-contest.html Numbers by Nature… Video of Numbers in Nature…….Read more
What Am I Teaching and the Problem with Students: They Can’t Identify The Problem #Choose2Matter #Quest2Matter
As I continue to work with my students on the #Quest2Matter project I am having so many thoughts running through my head. Literally, my brain is oozing out of my…Read more
MOOC’s – Did you add to resume and applications? What is your experience with MOOC’s
I have begun to explore MOOC’s more and more this year. I am currently taking two classes right now and despite being a bit behind in both, I love the…Read more
Iowa Teacher Evaluations Tied To State Tests? My Beef With This and Why
Sunday morning I started my day with a cup of coffee and the Sunday edition of the QC Times. It was not long before I came to an article that…Read more
Having a WOW! Experience in Education
I recently read the book Platform by Michael Hyatt. I took down some key notes and I want to spend time converting the ideas in the book to education. In…Read more
Coffeechug Notepad of Ideas: How my blogs and projects begin
Here are some thoughts running through my mind over the last few days and I working on moving towards a blog post or something grander. Not sure where they will…Read more
Technology Integration Conference: My Presentations & Reflections
Yesterday I had to present two sessions for my school district. One session was Speed Geeking and the other session was Crowdsourcing for Educators. I wanted to take some time to…Read more
Tinkerers and Inspirational People
These are truly inspiring and thought provoking: Logan Laplante http://www.social-consciousness.com/2013/03/hackschooling-makes-me-happy-13yo-logan-laplante.html Aaron Schwartz http://www.knowledgeoftoday.org/2013/01/aaron-swartz-a-fighter-against-privatization-of-knowledge.html Tesla Movie http://www.knowledgeoftoday.org/2012/11/nikola-tesla-secret-movie-free-energy.html Open-Minded Scientists http://www.social-consciousness.com/2013/01/physicists-find-evidence-that-universe-is-conscious.html 12 Amazing Young Entrepreneurs http://www.forbes.com/sites/tjmccue/2012/08/20/make-a-real-difference-12-amazing-young-entrepreneurs-doing-good/ Amazing Young Canadians http://www.canadianfamily.ca/kids/tween-and-teen/young-people-giving-back/attachment/young-people-giving-back_76615/ More Amazing…Read more
Teaching Ideas #2: A Few Useful Tools For Teaching and Learning
Here are a few things you and your students may find of value: 1. Free Plagiarism checker. This site gives you a score out of 100 and rates written work…Read more