I got 99 problems but Tech ain’t one

I got 99 problems but Tech ain’t one

Last night, I was picking up my daughter from dance. While I waited, there were several high school students who worked on homework while they were in between classes. It…
Why do you #LoveTeaching?

Why do you #LoveTeaching?

  To celebrate #LoveTeaching week, we asked our readers a simple question: Why do you #LoveTeaching? Below are some of the responses.   “I absolutely get a rush when I…
The Value of Art Viewing

The Value of Art Viewing

  When students or even adults learn to view art, learn to discuss art, and learn to respond to art meaningfully and personally,   they have an opportunity to view:…
Reflections from Edcamp 2016

Reflections from Edcamp 2016

  Yesterday, our school district hosted our 2nd annual Edcamp. The idea of replacing our traditional Professional Development day with an event based on teacher voice and choice actually sprang…
Focusing on Culture

Focusing on Culture

  “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” -Peter Drucker   Many teachers focus a great deal of time and energy on lesson plans, classroom management, and other pieces of everyday minutiae.…
‘Twas the Night Before Edcamp

‘Twas the Night Before Edcamp

  Tomorrow, our school district will host its’ second annual Edcamp. The event has given our teachers the opportunity to infuse their own voice and choice, while allowing us to…
When Life Gives You Lemons

When Life Gives You Lemons

  When  life gives you lemons, you have a few options… You can try to eat those lemons, and end up with a very sour experience. You can (as the…
Finding a Left Hand Man

Finding a Left Hand Man

  Everyone loves having a right hand man. Someone who you can count on to guide you in the right direction. Someone who will give you advice. Someone who will…
Collaboration with Students

Collaboration with Students

  The other day I wrote about collaboration with colleagues.   Today, I’d like to write about collaboration with students.   When I create space in my classroom to collaborate…
Creating Opportunity for Students

Creating Opportunity for Students

I was recently listening to an audio version of Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. I have read the book before but wanted to revisit the ideas. Gladwell speaks about several different…