Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

  So many wondrous things start out as usual things. I think this is one of the great misconceptions of creative work. Great work doesn’t usually start out great. Often…
The Trolls

The Trolls

  Several times, I've been sucked in by the trolls. Not someone interested in discussion or debate. Rather someone interested in combating someone no matter what. And I recently learned…
#ROGUEWeek Day 5

#ROGUEWeek Day 5

  Welcome to #ROGUEWeek! This week, I will share 5 PD ideas, resources, and strategies. Today, I focus on the concept of Appreciation, Apology, and Aha. Click here for more…
#ROGUEWeek Day 4

#ROGUEWeek Day 4

  Welcome to #ROGUEWeek! This week, I will share 5 PD ideas, resources, and strategies. Today, I focus on the idea of Slow PD. We never have enough time to…
#ROGUEWeek Day 3

#ROGUEWeek Day 3

  Welcome to #ROGUEWeek! This week, I will share 5 PD ideas, resources, and strategies. Today, I focus on the idea of involving students in professional development opportunities. How can…
#ROGUEWeek Day 2

#ROGUEWeek Day 2

  Welcome to #ROGUEWeek! This week, I will share 5 PD ideas, resources, and strategies. Today, I focus on the idea of incorporating a PD Challenge. How can you use…
#ROGUEWeek Day 1

#ROGUEWeek Day 1

  Welcome to #ROGUEWeek! This week, I will share 5 PD ideas, resources, and strategies. Today, I focus on the idea of Reflection Walkabouts, shared by Principal James Moffett from…
Observations Vs Feedback

Observations Vs Feedback

  Over the next few weeks, many school administrators will ensure that they complete a to do list of required observations for teachers. The mandated observations are a part of…
Thank You.

Thank You.

  A few years ago, Trevor and I started the Four O’Clock Faculty in order to connect with educators looking to improve learning for themselves and their students. Just a…
10 Sticky Note Strategies

10 Sticky Note Strategies

  What can you or students do with all of those extra sticky notes that are lying around? Try these strategies for making use of them!   Rich (@RACzyz)