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Someone Else’s Classroom
The end of the school year always serves as a perfect time for reflection and planning. In fact, many building administrators use meeting time at the end of the…
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Sage Advice
Last year when I started Four O'Clock Faculty, I wasn't sure that I had much to say. During that time I called upon educators that I knew to answer…
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Sole Source
Inspired by Seth today. Google has made life rather difficult for teachers. Instead of being the sole source of teaching students everything they need to learn, we must adapt…
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Become a Ninja
Last night, my children and I sat down to watch the new season of American Ninja Warrior. For those of you unfamiliar with the show, it is a competition…
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Balancing the Egg
Have you ever tried to balance an egg? It can be a nearly impossible task. Nearly impossible. But it can be done. The easy way to do…
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Make It Count
Have you ever wondered why a students is not listening? Or not paying attention? Or causing distractions to his or her classmates? Remember that sometimes the best part…
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Turning Mistakes Into Gold
We have heard a great deal about growth mindset and failing forward in education circles. It is important that we establish a culture of mistakes in our classrooms. Creating…
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Unanswered
Just because a student doesn't give me an answer doesn't mean they don't have an answer. As a teacher, I see my job as creating an environment and…
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Getting Out Early
Have you ever truly enjoyed something that you were doing? It could have been watching TV… or a movie… or maybe attending a concert… or even reading a…
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Thoughts from #TCT16
This weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the Tomorrow's Classrooms Today conference hosted by the guys at Evolving Educators. I had a chance to catch up with some…