Isolation is a Choice

Isolation is a Choice

Isolation is now a choice educators make. George Couros   A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak at Rider University to the Student Education Association (SEA). I…
5 Ways to Use Feedback to Plan PD

5 Ways to Use Feedback to Plan PD

  Are you gathering data on the PD experiences you are providing? More importantly, are you utilizing that data to inform your next PD session? Try these strategies to ensure…
What is Your Greatest Superpower?

What is Your Greatest Superpower?

  A Guest Post by Tony Cattani   What is your greatest superpower? Superman has many amazing attributes: superhuman strength, x-ray and heat vision, freezing breath, super speed, and enhanced…
#StaffBookTasting

#StaffBookTasting

  This week, we held our first #StaffBookTasting. The purpose of the event was twofold. I wanted to model a Book Tasting event for teachers so they might implement with…
Mystery Staff Meetings

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…
The Burden of PD

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…
Who is responsible for PD?

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. 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…
The Culture of Staff Meetings

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…
#FlipgridChallenge

#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…