#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)
Like it first.

Like it first.

  When you are faced with something new or different from your norm, try a novel approach. Try liking the idea first before resisting the idea. That's right. Give the…
Measuring PD Impact

Measuring PD Impact

  How do we measure the impact of PD? One of the major reasons that the term Professional Development has a negative connotation is because of “One and Done PD.”…
Spring Break Recharge

Spring Break Recharge

  Many educators find themselves on spring break during this time of year. They may use the time to go on vacation, find time to complete household projects during their…
Reading Logs

Reading Logs

  I can remember a time when my two children sat down to do homework, and both had to complete their “reading logs.” Two completely different children. Two completely different…
Trying to Fly

Trying to Fly

  One of the coolest TED Talks I’ve seen in a while. Check it out! https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_streb_my_quest_to_defy_gravity_and_fly/up-next?language=en#t-539918   Action is for everyone.  How will you try to fly today?   Rich…
Make It Better

Make It Better

  How can your work be better? Ship it. Share it with the world. Find out. Make it better.   Rich (@RACzyz)