One of my son's favorite words is pivot. He heard it a lot during the election cycle and now uses it anytime he notices someone divert or spins from one topic of conversation to another. He is quick to point out the pivots of our family and friends and there were plenty to hear … Continue reading Teacher as Pivot Point-#BLOG365 Day 118 #edchat #IMMOOC
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Museum Monday: Ephemera in the Classroom -#BLOG365 Day 117 #sschat #objectbasedlearning
I have been on an ephemera kick lately. I guess that happens when you are a teacher at heart and always on the lookout for teaching tools. Or maybe it is because my house is filling up with furniture and I have to start looking for smaller items to satisfy my antiquing addiction. Truthfully, I … Continue reading Museum Monday: Ephemera in the Classroom -#BLOG365 Day 117 #sschat #objectbasedlearning
Beginnings- #BLOG365 Day 116
I thought about doing a Year in Review blog post (it's actually sitting in my drafts section). But, decided against it. For me the new year is an opportunity to take note of beginnings, beginnings that have been a part of the last year, the ones that will continue on in 2017, and the beginnings … Continue reading Beginnings- #BLOG365 Day 116
Iterations- #BLOG365 Day 116
Iteration is one of my all time favorite words. I latched onto it while in grad school as we discussed exhibitions and the iterative process of museum design. But, I quickly recognized moments of iteration throughout my life. So, when I read this blog post, 13 Things Crucial for Your Success [In Any Field] by … Continue reading Iterations- #BLOG365 Day 116
In the Long Run…-#BLOG365 Day 115
At dinner last night I had a conversation about gentle pushes, the kind of positive pushes we get from friends and family. I know there are some individuals who don't always need a push, people who trend towards movement, growth, and refinement. In most instances though, many of us sometimes need a push. Sometimes we … Continue reading In the Long Run…-#BLOG365 Day 115
Cultivate-#BLOG365 Day 114
A few days ago I wrote a post about the One Little Word project. I toyed around with the idea of using the word "words," but realized that was more a word for 2016. I decided I wanted something more in my word for 2017. I considered a long list of words and finally settled on: … Continue reading Cultivate-#BLOG365 Day 114
New Traditions-#BLOG365 Day 113
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday and I am creature of habit when it comes to celebrating. I like our traditions. The breakfast casserole, the hiding of the pickle in the Christmas tree, baking cookies for Santa, a movie on Christmas night...the list could go on and on. This Christmas was different. It … Continue reading New Traditions-#BLOG365 Day 113
Happy Festivus! The Teacher Edition-#BLOG365 Day 109
Yes, we love Seinfeld around my house. Even the 11 year old loves it. So, in honor of Festivus I figured I would write about teacher "Feats of Strength," the kind that happen every day, not just on December 23. Flexibility: Flexibility seems to be a prerequisite for being a teacher. Schedule changes, new … Continue reading Happy Festivus! The Teacher Edition-#BLOG365 Day 109
Once You Know…-#BLOG365 Day 108
Words, Words, Words -#BLOG365 Day 107
It turns out my most used word in 2016 was "words." This fun fact brought to my attention by a social media app. I think this is pretty appropriate given my year, especially the second half of my year as I began to blog. When my son was little I did a lot of scrap … Continue reading Words, Words, Words -#BLOG365 Day 107
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