Learners vs. Finishers
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Learners vs. Finishers

  Last week, I was visiting a classroom which has this poster hanging on the wall: When I went into the classroom, students were about to engage in their first…
The #4OCF Challenge
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The #4OCF Challenge

  Joining the Four O'Clock Faculty means going that extra mile to be sure that you are improving your own learning and the learning of your students.  It also means…
Publish Now
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Publish Now

  For those of you who are regular readers of Four O'Clock Faculty, you may have noticed that over time, my writing style has changed. When I first began to…
20 words. Your Responsibility.
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20 words. Your Responsibility.

  20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF on Twitter.   If you…
Stop Standing Still
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Stop Standing Still

  Another year begins, and some are ready to approach it as they have many times before.  For those of you who don't realize it though, we do not work…
Some Magic Advice
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Some Magic Advice

Magic Johnson is arguably the greatest point guard in NBA history. His pedigree began with championships in high school and college, then followed with an NBA Championship in his rookie…
Sleeping & Learning
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Sleeping & Learning

  There is sleeping and there is learning. If you are not doing one, you should be doing the other.   Some might include eating as an activity as well,…
Past Practice
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Past Practice

  Past practice is a labor term that usually comes up when negotiations or contracts are involved. The term describes any longstanding, frequent practice that is accepted by both management…