A Bigger Boat?

A Bigger Boat?

  One of my favorite movies of all time is Jaws.  My love affair with the movie began when I was a kid, and to this day, I’m still scared…
Ubiquitous

Ubiquitous

  Technology is now ubiquitous in our world. Many see it as the solution to our problems in education. Every child with a device will suddenly cure our ills. This…
A Warning

A Warning

  In 2002, I was working outside of my political science degree, floating through life without any aim. I had no idea what I really wanted to do with my…
Notes from #ISTE19, Day 4

Notes from #ISTE19, Day 4

  Excited to be participating in and sharing from #ISTE19 this week! Some notes from Day 4: I finally had the opportunity to meet many of the members of the…
Notes from #ISTE19, Day 3

Notes from #ISTE19, Day 3

  Excited to be participating in and sharing from #ISTE19 this week! Some notes from Day 3: The speakers on the main stage today were AMAZING! Alicia Duell shared her…
Notes from #ISTE19, Day 2

Notes from #ISTE19, Day 2

  Excited to be participating in and sharing from #ISTE19 this week! Some notes from Day 2: Learned a great deal about #sketchnotes during the #SketchISTE panel discussion. Giving students…
Notes from #ISTE19, Day 1

Notes from #ISTE19, Day 1

  Excited to be participating in and sharing from #ISTE19 this week! Some notes from Day 1: Esports is the real deal! I listened to a great panel discussion today…
Frogs Versus Birds

Frogs Versus Birds

  Inspired by a recent podcast featuring David Epstein talking about his new book Range. Frogs are on the ground. They are in the muck. They only see that which…
Leave Your Mark

Leave Your Mark

  Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak to our school's outgoing Fifth Grade Class. I shared these words with them: Always wear your helmet when you are riding your…