More is Not More
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More is Not More

  Inspired by the Next Big Idea Podcast episode, “You’re in the Hospitality Business (Whether You Know It or Not)” with Will Guidara. Even though he works in the restaurant…
An Analog Renaissance
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An Analog Renaissance

  I've read a lot lately about the phone bans in schools. Many more are also calling for the ban to extend to tablets, computers, laptops, and other devices in…
The Anti PD Checklist
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The Anti PD Checklist

  Professional development must have an impact. Too often, it doesn’t.  We’ve all been trapped in a meeting where professional development is measured by seat time. We tell ourselves that…
Be More Boring
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Be More Boring

  I used to think that the goal of life was to be interesting. To have a busy schedule packed with excitement. I wanted to say yes to every project.…
Words Matter
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Words Matter

  This morning, I had the chance to listen to Jordyn Zimmerman share the keynote presentation at the PETE&C conference. If you are unfamiliar with Ms. Zimmerman, she is a…
This Might Not Work
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This Might Not Work

  In education, we require lesson plans.  Everything is detailed and written down.    The objective.  The activities.  The questions.  The answers.    We know exactly how the forty-five minutes…
The Tiny Screen vs. The Big Picture
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The Tiny Screen vs. The Big Picture

  A few years ago, I wrote a post about the modern convenience of technology. I questioned whether we had made certain tradeoffs for that convenient technology. With recent legislation…