To Be Great

To Be Great

  The reason that we admire the greats so much is that we have a hard time quantifying greatness.  We try to emulate the greats in order to be great…
The Great QR Code Hunt

The Great QR Code Hunt

At a staff meeting last week, we held the Great QR Code Hunt. I created and posted 24 QR Codes around the building. I asked teachers to partner up with…
Reduced Speed Ahead

Reduced Speed Ahead

  In our daily lives, we often go 60 miles an hour at all points, trying to accomplish as much as possible in as little time as possible. I am…
Abracadabra

Abracadabra

  My son received a magic set as a gift several months ago. Just recently he has really gotten into performing some of the tricks. One of the tricks involves…
Arts as Exploration

Arts as Exploration

  I grew up believing that art was about self-expression.   I see art differently now.   Art, I have come to believe, is about exploration and discovering what is…
5 MORE Ideas to Switch Up Staff Meetings

5 MORE Ideas to Switch Up Staff Meetings

  Stuck with stifling staff meetings or looking for something different to engage adult learners. We've previously shared 5 ideas to switch up staff meetings, and today, present 5 more…
Feedback in the PD Process

Feedback in the PD Process

  When some in the tech world are ready to bring a product or website to market, they may consider releasing a minimal viable product. The idea behind the MVP…
An Empty Can

An Empty Can

  This is a picture of the nearly empty garbage can in my office at the end of the day. There are just a few sticky notes with scribbles on…
Angry & Frustrated

Angry & Frustrated

  Having been in education for a number of years I've seen a great deal of frustration and anger.    Students get angry and frustrated.  Teachers get angry and frustrated. …