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The Power of Mystery
"The less you reveal, the more people can wonder." -Emma Watson Last week, I finally had the opportunity to meet Dave Burgess and see his presentation to our district…
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A Conversation About… Creativity Part 2
To mark the one year anniversary of Four O’Clock Faculty, we share a new feature: A Conversation About… Creativity Part 2 Click here for Part 1 We frequently hear…
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A Conversation About… Creativity Part 1
To mark the one year anniversary of Four O’Clock Faculty, we share a new feature: A Conversation About… Creativity Part 1 We frequently hear the need for creativity and…
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5 Questions with… Hal Roberts
Having the right people in your Personal Learning Network (PLN) is key to taking advantage of social media as an educator. I have been blessed to connect with some of…
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Creating Innovative PD Models in Your District
This blog was written for, originally posted and featured on Project ReimaginED, an open virtual community and library of free resources from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).…
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5 Questions with… Beth Houf
I have spoken before about the influence that the Dave Burgess book Teach Like A Pirate has had on my career. While taking part in the weekly #tlap chat, I have…
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5 Questions with… Matt Miller
I recently finished reading a book by Matt Miller called DITCH That Textbook. The book features strategies and insight into expanding your teaching beyond the textbook and traditional methods for…
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Changing the PD Model in Your District
While reflecting on this school year, I have come to two realizations about professional development: Teachers are looking for professional development that is relevant to their daily roles or a…
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5 Questions with… Stephanie Frosch
Every week, I am inspired as I connect and share with other educators during the Teach Like A Pirate (#tlap) chat on Monday nights. One of the educators who shares…
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Reflect. Reinvent. Improve.
Walt Disney once described his theme park by saying, "I want something live. Something that will grow. Not only can I add things, but even the trees will keep growing.…