Struggle

Struggle

  Some days, it’s a struggle. I’m not gonna lie. It’s just simply a struggle.   Be well. Take care of yourself and others. When it gets to be too…
Publishing is Necessary

Publishing is Necessary

  Publishing is hard. Seth recently spoke on the idea of connecting ideas. No matter how often you create and share, the idea connecting with the audience depends on the…
Depleted

Depleted

  The emotional investment is the hardest part. You pour your heart and soul into all of it. There are days when the returns are worth it. And days when…
The Conduit

The Conduit

  I was recently reading The MVP Machine, a book about the use of data analytics in baseball player development. I’ve always been fascinated by the use of data analysis,…
PBL Ideas for Students

PBL Ideas for Students

  Project Based Learning might serve as a perfect diversionary assignment for students right now. Try these! Create a Podcast. It doesn’t have to be technologically fancy, but students can…
Day 20

Day 20

  Day 20. What have I learned so far?   Everyone needs to be cared for right now. Students. Teachers. Parents. Aunts. Uncles. Neighbors.   There are a lot of…
Engagement versus Accountability

Engagement versus Accountability

  The longer this goes, the more we will need to think about engagement versus accountability. In the best of situations, we would be able to have both. But we…
I Miss It All

I Miss It All

  What do I miss the most?   The fist bumps each morning as students enter the building. When a Kindergarten student asks me to tie their shoe. The hum…
Turn This Thing Around

Turn This Thing Around

  Let me begin by saying that you can’t believe everything you see on the internet. I know this. I understand. When I first saw the video, I wasn’t sure…
Is Everyone OK?

Is Everyone OK?

  Begin with one question: How are you?   It’s the only way to start right now. Everything else that follows won’t mean anything without it.   Ask and make…