A Program Begins
I’m going to try an experiment here. I recently began my work in the Johns Hopkins University, ISTE leadership program, and as part of the course work, I’m required to maintain a blog for reflection. I pondered setting up a second blog specific for that experience, but something gave me reason to pause. What is […]
Practical Application
I might be wrong on this. Feel free to posit your opinion and help me figure out what needs figuring. There is a philosophy of technology in education that says we should afford students the chance to interact and explore specific technology experiences to ensure exposure to the technology. Let me give you an example. […]
Practice Makes…
The average American student will take American history at least four times in the span of his or her education. How many of those people can now recall why the Battle of Quebec, fought in 1759, was an important event in American history? I was talking about this concept with a teacher this week, and […]
Jumping Off and Taking a Risk
Today I began something new, and by so doing, remembered how very hard it can be to take a risk. I think sometimes we forget how intimidating it can be for students when we expect for them to believe we mean it when we tell them our classrooms are a safe environment in which to […]
Data Become Dynamic
Last week, Jon Becker threw down this tweet. Jon rarely leads his followers astray, so I obliged my curiosity and clicked. I was amazed. For those of you who haven’t seen the video, prepare yourself to be blown away by data. Seriously. At the very least, watch the first eight minutes to get an idea […]