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The Importance of Coffee(EDU)
I don’t even drink coffee. But where else would I be? Of course, I would be meeting and sharing at a #CoffeeEDU event. What else would twenty dedicated educators…
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Mystery Staff Meetings
Over the years, I've talked to many teachers who have taken part in a Mystery Skype or Mystery Hangout with their students and with another teacher and group of…
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The Burden of PD
In a previous role, I was responsible for planning the Professional Development program for a school district. Part of my job was to plan the yearly professional development for…
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Who is responsible for PD?
1. No one knows better WHAT YOU NEED than YOU. 2. No one knows better HOW you learn than YOU. 3. No one knows your students better than YOU.…
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…
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Four Hour PD
We never have enough time. We are constantly pulled in all sorts of directions. There are many excuses that we can make. There are a hundred other things that…
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Thoughts from #NPC17
Several reflections and thoughts from my trip this week to the National Principals Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: When teachers are asking for more devices for students, we should…
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The Culture of Staff Meetings
Looking to switch up the culture of staff meetings? Try these strategies to incorporate Professional Development opportunities instead of reading through a list of mandates and directives. Rich…
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#FlipgridChallenge
While not able to visit San Antonio this week, I have been following #ISTE17 and #NotAtISTE on Twitter. It's no surprise that I have been able to learn a…
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5 Book Picks for Summer
Check out these books this summer. Four choices to get you thinking, and one to get you laughing! Enjoy! Rich (@RACzyz)