The year of 2014 has been a year of tremendous growth for me as an educator and personally. As I began to consider my first blog post of 2015 already a week ago, I struggled for words. When you are in a state of continuous improvement and growth, resolutions seem a bit unnecessary. I didn’tContinue reading “#BeUncommon in 2015”
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Giving the Perfect Gift…
As I sit in front of the fire relaxing with presents wrapped, Chex mix baking in the oven and homemade chilli on the stove, I reflect on the profession that I and so many other educators love with a deep abiding and passionate love. I consider myself and these educators expert gift givers. TimeContinue reading “Giving the Perfect Gift…”
Why is Organizing Our Thinking Important?
I am the main organizer of our district instructional technology Twitter chat #nisdNOV8. This fall we made a purposeful move into a series approach to our chats. In November we focused on #voiceNchoice for a 3 part series. In December we focused on the concept of “Organizing Our Thinking” for 3 of our chats. TheContinue reading “Why is Organizing Our Thinking Important?”
Learning is Fun… This Time of Year!
This time of year, you walk on any campus in my district and you will see holiday decorations everywhere, holiday goodies in the lounge (hot chocolate bars being my favorite), and a general sense of good will. To describe what it is like to be in a school this time of year, it is FUN.Continue reading “Learning is Fun… This Time of Year!”
Sowing Seeds and Reaping the Harvest…
I have been reflecting a lot lately on my role as an Instructional Technology Coach. This position in education is at the cusp of innovation and change. A wonderful place to be if you are all about “new and different” and a very uncomfortable place to be if you fear change. My practice of reflectionContinue reading “Sowing Seeds and Reaping the Harvest…”
My Edublog Awards #eddies14 Nominations
As this year comes to a close and I think about my growth as an educational and personal blogger (thanks to #blogamonth), it seems only appropriate to promote the Edublog Awards #eddies14 and post and promote those who I have nominated. To nominate your own blog favorites go click here and fill out the form. Continue reading “My Edublog Awards #eddies14 Nominations”
A Catalyst for Transformation…
Connections for how I lead and work come from all over. Inspiration for how I coach others, inspire learners and share my learning often come from places that are not within the walls of the schools I support or the educational publications I read. Often they come from unconventional places like casual conversations with friends,Continue reading “A Catalyst for Transformation…”
Take a #Selfie…
Oxford Dictonaries Word of the Year for 2013 was selfie. We see them being taken everywhere we go. You ask any “tween” and they can tell you the best way to take a selfie. It has completely infiltrated our culture. So, do selfies have a place in education? I would argue, absolutely. As educators weContinue reading “Take a #Selfie…”
The Tried, the True, the Google…
Many educators on Twitter, when discussing the collaborative features of Google, know it’s not a novel concept. It is interesting to me how a new tool or an updated platform can get our blood pumping. Yet, in a few weeks we are thirsty for another new platform, update or idea. What I have found, asContinue reading “The Tried, the True, the Google…”
Providing the Opportunity for a Tech Club (AASL reblog)
Over the past school year I have learned about the importance of observation and offering opportunities. As an Instructional Technology Coach, I have learned not only to look and offer opportunities for exploration with teachers, but students as well. One such opportunity arose when I was introduced to the “Hour of Code” event and purposefullyContinue reading “Providing the Opportunity for a Tech Club (AASL reblog)”
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