Leadership · Curriculum · STEM
September 15, 2018
Teachers are working harder than ever. They’re doing more–with less–again. Many times, it feels like these circumstances are out of our control. Here’s something we can control. We can control how we’re helping each other as fellow educators in a challenging profession. We can control how we share resources. We can 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 of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can really light up your eyes. Literally. With a pair of goggles, Read more…
April 23, 2018
How do we facilitate experiences that are meaning, memorable, relevant, fun, and student-centered, while still learning standards? I think this is one of the true challenges in education today. Words have a way of informing. They can also evolve, evoke, and overwhelm. Words wormhole their way throughout the world of Read more…
April 15, 2018
Learning can be standards-based OR fun. But not both. Unfortunately, that’s the perception held by many facilitating learning experiences in the world of education today. I was reminded of this classic paradox when conversing with fellow educators in a STEM session at #edcamporangeNC on Saturday, April 14th, 2018. Educator ONE: Read more…
March 15, 2018
I never miss work. Ever. But today I’m sick, and I did the unthinkable–I took a sick day. I’m going through some things right now, and I’m wondering if any other educators have ever felt the same way? While being away from school, I’m experiencing deep levels of: Shame–How could 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 small change can meaningfully enhance a learning experience. Checkered Flag! Analyzing race results right there on the spot was another Read more…
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