Collision
It’s usually the collision of two or more ideas that can lead to something brilliant. History + Hip Hop…
Tag: Motivation
Defining Success AND Failure
Inspired by Nobody Knows What They’re Doing. Start the year by thinking about what a successful year looks…
A Crossroads
I feel like the educational system is overwhelmed. I’ve noticed shortages in several areas that greatly impact schools. Multiple…
Common Wisdom
Don’t simply rely on common wisdom within the classroom. Much of it may be based upon antiquated assumptions, half-truths,…
Change the Default
One of the first things I do when using a new program is review the default settings. The default…
Shiny Happy People
It’s the first day of school, and everyone is at their shiny, happy best. Everyone is trying to impress.…
Setting the (Uns)Table
This time of year is usually about pulling together the final details prior to the start of school. Setting…
Stay Grounded
You can have an outlandish idea but you always have to consider the practicality. Is it feasible? Does the…
Another Metric
We often mark education in allotments of time. 40 minute periods. 80 minute blocks. 180 day school years. Even…
A To Don’t List
Inspired by Tania Katan from her book Creative Trespassing. A To Don’t list for the School Year: Spend more time…