I have the benefit of being at the annual ASCD conference, #EMPOWER17, this weekend, and as always, there are so many incredible things to learn and to see. But the best thing that happened today? Completely random and happened because I just have no social fear. We were walking back and forth down one of […]
#empower17, step out of your lane! Initiate conversations! Read More »
Even though it looks different for each learner, being a connected educator simply means leveraging technology to expand one’s personal learning network. Doing so not only provides you with a network of like-minded people, but also inspires you to try new activities and strategies to create the most effective learning environment for your students. No one
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Confession: I’m not that great with technology. I know, I know…”Technically Teamann” and all that jazz. But really, I’m not great with technology. I can’t code. I couldn’t reroute an access point. I don’t build computers. I don’t develop software. I don’t build apps. Or teach people how to do ANY of those things. I can
Culture & Leadership Connections: Are you #FutureReady? Read More »
There is clearly not enough time in the day. I have a never ending to do list that seems to grow more than it shrinks. Recognizing that I don’t have enough time to do all the things that I have to do, much less what I want to do, I still feel like this post
Collaboration…who doesn’t have time? Read More »
Happy Monday! We have some amazing learning specialists that work with our campus who are practically mind readers. I had a writing day post ready to go and then I received more resources so I’ve added hers below as well. (Thanks, Laura Moore!) We all know writing is a life-long skill. Students are writing
Resources for National Writing Day….errrr…Week! Read More »
Even though it looks different for each learner, being a connected educator simply means leveraging technology to expand one’s personal learning network. Doing so not only provides you with a network of like-minded people, but also inspires you to try new activities and strategies to create the most effective learning environment for your students. No one
It’s Connected Educator Month! (Huh? What?) #CE14 Read More »
Have you ever been guilty of making a judgement about someone? Maybe a coworker? Or a student? A parent who was defensive or absentee? Someone who did something you thought was “wrong”? I saw this video that my favorite Canadian George Couros posted on FB this weekend and it really reminded me of how often
It’s not the snap shot you should remember, take time to watch the movie! Read More »
Regie Routman’s newest ASCD book, “Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success” was a cover to cover read for me. Knowing how well-respected Ms. Routman is certainly made me WANT to read this book, but the focus on literacy skills made it impossible to put down. My top five take aways: 1. Establish
5 things learned from “Read, Write, Lead” & win your own copy! Read More »
Last week as I was walking through classrooms, I came across this kinder kid who was working feverishly on the carpet on a project. As I smiled and walked around the room, he waved me over and asked if I wanted to see his invention. “See this? I made it up, because I needed something
How can we all keep the kindergarten spirit? Read More »