(I just love alternate titles! I can’t ever make up my mind so having two is just perfect!) I had not planned on attending ISTE this year. Changing school districts , several prior booked obligations, and just an overall weary feeling did not lend itself well to travel. However, the thought of missing out on […]
#ISTE2014 or I survived the subway! Read More »
While at ISTE this week, I met several people whom I hadn’t yet had the privilege of meeting f2f . People like John Spencer, whom I admire and respect for being able to articulate and defend ideas on not just education, but living life. People like Tom Murray, who is ya know, was just testifying
Principals are people too…or why there should be more smiling! Read More »
I am super excited about the opportunities I have to be at a variety of learning spaces this summer. From ISTE to Region X, my “summer” is full of learning! (I love my job!) As I read through all of the recent posts about what not to forget and things that you “have” to have/know/pack
Conferencing this summer? Don’t forget…. Read More »
Coppell ISD is hosting their iDesign conference this week, and I am so excited to be sharing why I think we should all get off our Educator Islands, 🙂 [slideshare id=35974993&doc=qka8xgzrmebu0thqyeen-140617105545-phpapp01] ahoy mate’s, Amber
#idesign14: Get off your educator island! Read More »
I had the opportunity today to present at the Region 10 technology conference. As always, I come away amazed at the work of the Region X team. This conference has evolved over the years into a must attend the event for the Region X area. From session flow to strategic sessions, to participant size to
Initiate change? Of course you can! #R10tech Read More »
The 2014 ASCD conference , Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, was held in Los Angeles this past weekend. With keynote speakers like Daniel Pink and Sir Ken Robinson, you knew going in that this conference was going to make you think…and it didn’t disappoint. My big take aways from this year: #5. Educators are persuaders. That
ASCD 2014 literally rocked my world! Read More »
As I sit at the airport waiting for my flight to sun shiney LA, I can’t help but smile at what a year it has been since the last time I apprehensively sat in an airport, waiting to go to ASCD. My opportunity came at the hand of George Couros. His urging that I attend
#ASCD14, here I come! Read More »
One of the first things I hear from educators as a reason why they shouldn’t jump into the social media stream is because they don’t have families/staff on Twitter. Social media can be very dividing. Justin Tarte and I were just discussing how there is still such a mentality of “block it & lock” it…as
Parents not on Twitter? No problem! Read More »
Today I had the opportunity to present to the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute with Jessica Johnson, aka @principalJ, on what it means to be a “connected administrator”. We touched on using social media to connect with parents, staff, and stake holders. We discussed creating & curating a personal learning network to help build your “room”
Connected administrators, get off your island! Read More »
I have a post it on my computer that simply states, “Be intentional.” Did you know that every single day you’re choosing to either move forward or move backward? There really never is a standing still, especially in this field we call education. From the lessons you choose to deliver to the conversations you choose
Are you drifting or driving? Read More »