One statement that often causes me to roll my eyes is when people say, “well, it’s easier in theory than in practice”. I find this insight to be negative, dismissive, a way to throw in the towel before even giving something a chance. This being so, I cannot help but keep having this thought over […]
What is essential to successful coaching? Where do you start? This week has been full of knowledge and enlightenment for me. It has been exciting to finally dive into the coaching side of digital leadership. I have grown to feel competent with the utilization, facilitation and implementation of digital tools and how they relate toRead More
“Cut to the chase was a phrase used by studio executives to mean that the audience shouldn’t get bored by the extra dialog, and that the film should get to the interesting scenes without unnecessary delays. The phrase is now widely used, and means ‘get to the point.’” Having spent a lot of time […]
“Leap, and the net will appear.” (Zen saying) Overview This fall I began my fifth year of teaching, a milestone in many ways. While I am still at the beginning of my career, I am no longer a “new” teacher. I have greater confidence in my instructional strategies, classroom management skills, and collaborative relationships. I […]
picfont.com This quarter, our cohort was asked to individually create professional project proposals that would be submitted to the conference of our choice. When I first saw this, I felt intimidated. Not only had I never presented at a conference, but at first I felt unsure about what I could possibly be knowledgeable enoughRead More
Rationale Every classroom has them. Students with great ideas who are just too shy to speak out, while a few dominate the conversation. Give those students a voice in your classroom with technology tools that let them be heard. In this workshop, on giving quiet students a voice with digital tools, you will learn about […]
I have been providing professional development to teachers for almost a decade. During that time, it’s been interesting to witness the different formats that school districts and conference use to structure their professional development. I’ve been told before that my session needs to last 7 hours or been asked what do you think would be a good […]
Overview In my studies for my digital education leadership master’s program, I have frequently been reminded that effective teaching strategies are not dependent on the learners or the environment. Specifically, many great teaching ideas I come across for my ninth grade classroom are just as relevant to a group of teachers learning about technology. This […]
Today my food dehydrator broke. It just quit. It would not dry my fruit. I think most people would find this an annoying aggravation, as with any appliance that goes belly up without notice. I had this perspective as well, but I also saw it as an Internet search extravaganza! My mind raced with questions: […]
picture: www.maggiehosmcgrane.com There are so many technology resources available for educators to use in the classroom that it can be overwhelming to select the appropriate one that is the right fit for you, your purpose and your class. According to the Ed Surge article “Resources to Help You Choose the Digital Tools Your Classroom Needs,“ nationwide, 51Read More
