Is it meaningful? Is it relevant?
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Is it meaningful? Is it relevant?

A few weeks ago, my children finished their last day of school for the year. They were excited to start their summer vacation. We went to the toy store and…
Six Simple Words.
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Six Simple Words.

Six simple words. Each day I start off with these six simple words. Before my children leave for school every day, I repeat the message to each of them. Be…
Reflections from #EdcampLdr Philadelphia 2015
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Reflections from #EdcampLdr Philadelphia 2015

Reflections from #EdcampLdr Philadelphia 2015. 1. @Voxer is a great resource to continue discussions with colleagues and other connected educators! Some leaders are using the app in innovative ways, like…
Thoughts after My First ISTE Conference
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Thoughts after My First ISTE Conference

Several Thoughts after My First ISTE Conference: 1. This conference contained lots of awesome tech! This technology, however, will not help students unless they are doing awesome things. Numerous people…
Making A Strong Interview Impression
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Making A Strong Interview Impression

"I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession" John Wooden Over the past week, I have observed approximately 50 interviews…
The Smartest Person in the Room
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The Smartest Person in the Room

In Daniel Pink's Drive, he describes the point in history where Wikipedia and Microsoft Encarta were competing online encyclopedias. Encarta had the benefit of being the product of those at…
Changing the PD Model in Your District
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Changing the PD Model in Your District

While reflecting on this school year, I have come to two realizations about professional development: Teachers are looking for professional development that is relevant to their daily roles or a…
Game Based Learning Resources
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Game Based Learning Resources

#4OCF is proud to present: Game Based Learning. Click on our game board links to learn about the best ways to gamify your classroom, to engage your students through game…