April 2, 2021
There’s a lot out there. Especially for teachers doing all the things, trying to stay abreast of current research, tools, and pedagogy–it’s a lot. There’s no shortage of new technologies, Read more…
March 29, 2021
Blogger’s Note: Friends! This Phi Delta Kappan Journal article: “Ed tech’s failure during the pandemic, and what comes after” by Justin Reich really pushed my thinking. I’m choosing a few Read more…
August 22, 2020
Dear Netflix, Greetings to you from an inquisitive educator. With COVID-19 circulating the globe, the world will never be the same. I’m wondering if now is the time to embrace Read more…
May 22, 2020
Last week, a colleague reached out to me on a back channel to ask my advice. Simply put, he wanted to know: “Which platform is better–Seesaw or Flipgrid?” Maybe it Read more…
June 10, 2019
I love presenting. I’m always fascinated by the different kinds of presentation formats available nowadays. The infrastructure of the presentation may be even more important than the message itself. It’s Read more…
January 15, 2019
Blogger’s Note: I’m still responding to Bill Ferriter‘s post: “I’m Not Google Certified. Does That Make Me a Bad Teacher?” Here was my December, 2018, Part I response. The following is Part II in a Read more…
December 14, 2018
Blogger’s Note: I’m responding to Bill Ferriter‘s post: “I’m Not Google Certified. Does That Make Me a Bad Teacher?” This is Part I in a mini-series of responses. Bill Ferriter Read more…
June 16, 2018
We’ve had the tools, technology, and the power… And now? We also have the space and strategy to share! Welcome to #GridCulum! This is where Flipgrid breaks down barriers, educators Read more…
May 20, 2018
Missing a day can be unnerving. A great substitute teacher is priceless. But great subs need great plans. And great plans take time to craft. It’s hard for an educator to miss Read more…
May 16, 2018
For years I’ve shied away from it. Today, I’m breaking my silence. Ignorance was–and sometimes still is–bliss. What is augmented reality? What is virtual reality? What is the difference? The world Read more…
April 14, 2018
How can we expect kids to pay attention when their environment is striking them with lightning bolts faster and hotter than we’ve ever known? It’s a lot. It’s too much. Read more…
April 9, 2018
Twitter can be addicting. I absolutely love this simple platform for professional learning and networking. Twitter can change your life–For better–And for worse. Twitter for Better: The Platform Twitter has Read more…
March 4, 2018
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…
February 17, 2018
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…
January 29, 2018
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…
January 23, 2018
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…