The Exciting Way That #Weebly Upped Their Game for Teachers! | #edtech
One of the most common issues I run into with teacher websites is that the teachers don’t want to put their stuff “out in the open.” They don’t want anyone (weirdos on the internet – and there are...
View ArticleWant to See Huge Advances in Learning? Then Use These Tips! #social #informal...
I’ve had over 20 years of formal college classes. Don’t laugh, it’s really my only hobby. I’ve gotten so good at school, that I just tend to go there, and feel lost when I’m not in class. Even though I...
View ArticleMy Thoughts Seem Obvious to Me, But They are Amazing to Others!
This video is one of the most motivational, and inspirational pieces of wisdom about why I blog that I have ever viewed. I can’t say anything more profound than this. Watch, and enjoy! Video and Photo...
View ArticleAuthentic Education has lost a hero
The education world lost a great thinker recently. Dr. Grant Wiggins was a thought-leader in educational assessment. His “About me” from his site, Authentic Education: Grant Wiggins is the President of...
View ArticleAn Easy, New (FREE) Way for Teachers to Communicate With Parents | #Bloomz
In past articles, I’ve discussed the frustrating school year I just endured with my son, with a teacher who didn’t use technology. I don’t know if she didn’t want to use tech, or she just didn’t know...
View ArticleI Let the Negativity Get to Me. Here’s How I’m Going to Change That. #edchat...
I’m not gonna lie. I let the negativity get to me. I just started a new job as a Technology Integration Specialist 6 months ago, and in those 6 months, I didn’t write for me, very often. I wrote a ton...
View ArticleNixing Negative Nancy – 10 Tips for Increasing Teacher Positivity
We all know those teachers… Teacher A: Those kids are driving me nuts! They were so bad yesterday! It was like they all snorted Pixie sticks! Jumping and screaming and acting like hooligans. And I bet...
View ArticleScooping and Pinning and Pearltrees, Oh My! What’s Your Favorite Collection...
Today I was reading an article from Teach Thought, “How To Give Students Specific Feedback That Actually Helps Them Learn.” When I got to the bottom of the article, I saw that it had been added to...
View ArticleAll My Best Lessons Are The Ones I Haven’t Taught… Yet.
I so envy my child. He’s 8 years old, and the minute his head hits the pillow at night, he’s out. Peaceful slumber. How does he do that? When I lie awake at night, I often rehearse the day’s events. I...
View ArticleHow Can I Write About Technology in Education, When I’m Not the Expert?
A lot of people have been asking me why I haven’t been posting much lately. I’ve given the standard “I’m busy right now” answer, but I hadn’t realized that wasn’t why I wasn’t posting. I haven’t been...
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