Thoughts from #TCT17

Thoughts from #TCT17

  This weekend, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the Tomorrow's Classrooms Today Conference at Rider University. The event was well-attended, and I had the chance to…
The Great QR Code Hunt

The Great QR Code Hunt

At a staff meeting last week, we held the Great QR Code Hunt. I created and posted 24 QR Codes around the building. I asked teachers to partner up with…
The Device Conundrum

The Device Conundrum

  As parents, we may grapple daily with the device conundrum. Do our kids spend too much time on their phones? Are they able to engage socially without their phones?…
Sole Source

Sole Source

  Inspired by Seth today. Google has made life rather difficult for teachers. Instead of being the sole source of teaching students everything they need to learn, we must adapt…
Coding Resources for Students

Coding Resources for Students

  Check out these awesome Coding Resources for students, including hands-on video game creation, App-Building, and unplugged activities! Code.org   Bits Box   Unplugged Activities   Conditionals with Cards  …
Supercharge PD

Supercharge PD

  I’ve written before about changing how we implement professional development opportunities within our schools and districts. Teachers are looking for professional learning that is meaningful and relevant to their…
I got 99 problems but Tech ain’t one

I got 99 problems but Tech ain’t one

Last night, I was picking up my daughter from dance. While I waited, there were several high school students who worked on homework while they were in between classes. It…