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…
A School Museum
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A School Museum

  I wonder why there is not a school museum. I’m not talking about a museum of artifacts that would help students to learn about the past and future. Instead,…
Time to Tinker
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Time to Tinker

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up  this week with…
Almost Innovation
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Almost Innovation

  There is no such thing as almost innovation. You are either in or you are out. Innovation can be a slow process, but it can't be done halfway. It…
Innovation Doesn’t Care
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Innovation Doesn’t Care

  Innovation doesn't recognize titles.  Innovation doesn't care if someone is at the top or the bottom of the pay scale.  The only thing that matters to innovation is how…
What Can We Learn from Pandora?
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What Can We Learn from Pandora?

  Over the past several years Universal Studios and Disney World have been in a heavy competition for entertainment dollars in the theme park industry. This week, Disney will open…
Research & Development
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Research & Development

  Innovative companies like Google and Apple invest a ton of money in research and development.  For every idea or project that hits big, there are many ideas that don't…
Time to Tinker
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Time to Tinker

I've been tinkering with the idea of tinkering. This is where my tinkering has led... Beyond teaching literacy and math, the most important concept and skill we can teach our…