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#Hashtag180 Central

Welcome to #Hashtag180 Central! Find #Hashtag180 Resources Here! Check back often–We’re always learning and growing! #Hashtag180’s History: In August, 2013, I joined twitter just to have a digital space to Read more…


Doing Professional Learning: Part 2

What’s your favorite way to learn? My learning experiences have to be meaningful, memorable, and somewhat personalized, while helping me become better for kids. At conferences and unconferences alike, I look Read more…


Bad Words: Curriculum

Does curriculum still have a place in today’s student learning experiences? What’s striking at the heart of education? What’s craftED in the mine-d of lifelong learners and educators alike? The Read more…


10 Myths About Relationships

Relationships are the foundation to learning and growing together. Therefore, it’s important to clarify… 10 Myths About Relationships: 1–Relationships are easy.  The USA divorce rate still hovers near 50% (which Read more…


Do Relationships Equal Learning?

Do Relationships Equal Learning? If you’re a young educator or new to twitter, you may be led to believe that relationships with students and colleagues are easily forged and directly Read more…


The #ncties That Bind

It’s about celebrating moments with people. I love the conference experience, because I love people and their stories. When learners of all ages meet face-to-face to exchange ideas, learn from Read more…


1 Tweet 10 Likes

For the last year, my friend and sixth grade science teacher Bill Ferriter has been creating videos that reflect the content being taught and learned in his #SalemProud learning spaces. Read more…


One Small Change 2

It’s not about having the best lesson ever. It’s not about adding a TON of extra work to your To-Do List. It is about how one small change can make a BIG difference. It is about how one Read more…


One Small Change

It’s not about having the best lesson ever. It’s not about adding a TON of extra work to your To-Do List. It is about how one small change can make Read more…


Making Memories

What’s happening in our learning spaces? Facilitating learning experiences that are memorable, meaningful, and student-centered–while still learning curriculum–is one of the true challenges in education today.  As many families grow Read more…


Winning the #Edtech Race

My elementary learners are loving one of their most exciting STEM experiences ever, and I’m having a hard time dealing with it. It’s true. I’m pulling over for a pitstop to Read more…


Current Event Summit

There are some events that are so special, you have to tune in. Regardless of whomever’s in office, every State of the Union Address, Election Night, and Debate Night is an Read more…


Twitter: The Student Portfolio

A librarian once told me that a school’s media center should be the hub of learning in its community. When I enter a school’s media center today, I see media Read more…


#AudienceMatters Part III: More Than Hashtags

Think About This: What is one of your passions? Now: What would you do if that passion was taken away from you? I’m passionate about archiving and sharing resources for Read more…


Slow. Down.

In this blog’s feature image, the sign says “SLOW DOWN.” I pass this sign every day on the way to school. If you look closely, you can see the S Read more…


#OneWord2018: Segments

Hold on. This isn’t the flowery journey-versus-destination post you’re thinking. In fact, I’m rethinking my daily thought patterns, processes, and habits. I’m systematically restructuring my time, energy, and mental rhythms Read more…