In just a few days I start George Couros' Innovator's Mindset MOOC (Massive Open Online Course). I read the book over the summer and am looking forward to delving into again. I read it on my Kindle which was a bad idea for someone who likes to highlight and write in the margins. I … Continue reading @gcouros #InnovatorsMindset #IMMOOC – #BLOG365 Day 13
Education
Museum Monday: The Feejee Mermaid – #BLOG365 Day 12
When P.T. Barnum took control of Scudder's American Museum in 1841, the American public was brimming with social confidence. Ordinary people were empowered like they had never been. Individual learning was prized and the American Museum in New York City catered to this demand by offering an eclectic collection of natural history, illusion, and entertainment. … Continue reading Museum Monday: The Feejee Mermaid – #BLOG365 Day 12
5,475 Days Later- #BLOG365 Day 11
I started teaching the year after 9/11. In the first few years of teaching I took part in commemoration ceremonies each year. Then those ceremonies became moments of silence. Eventually the moments of silence became classroom lessons. Now, in many instances, it is left up to teachers how 9/11 is taught or if it is … Continue reading 5,475 Days Later- #BLOG365 Day 11
I Like Making Mistakes – #BLOG365 Day 10
"I like making mistakes." These are the words that came out of my 11 year old's mouth as we were walking home from his voice lessons on Sunday. If we were in a movie, this would be the moment the sappy music started to play. The plot turning a-ha moment. A few months ago … Continue reading I Like Making Mistakes – #BLOG365 Day 10
The Textbook is Not the Curriculum – #BLOG365 Day 9
Last night I was watching Kindergarten Cop. There is a scene where Arnold Schwarzenegger walks over to get help from Penelope Ann Miller; her character is a teacher. He knocks on her classroom door and she is sitting on her desk teaching an English lesson. I don't even know if I can use the word teaching. It … Continue reading The Textbook is Not the Curriculum – #BLOG365 Day 9
The T in STEM Doesn’t Stand for Theater – #BLOG365 Day 8
I had another post scheduled for today. But, I saw this ad from Wells Fargo over the weekend and I felt I had to write about it. Wells Fargo was quick to issue an apology after the outcry on social media. They were also quick to point out that they have donated $93 million to … Continue reading The T in STEM Doesn’t Stand for Theater – #BLOG365 Day 8
Five Things I Miss About Teaching – #BLOG365 Day 7
I have been in and out of the classroom the last few years. After a four-year stint as a Curriculum Integration Specialist in a public school, I moved to a charter school to teach. Then, a year and a half later, I moved to my current position, Director of Teaching and Learning at a private … Continue reading Five Things I Miss About Teaching – #BLOG365 Day 7
Tales of Survival – #BLOG365 Day 4
My co-worker suggested I do a blog post about how I survived Hurricane Hermine. Honestly, I slept through most of it. The worst part for me was the lack of internet, cable, and cell service on Friday morning when I woke up. Well, that and my yoga studio is closed because they have no power. … Continue reading Tales of Survival – #BLOG365 Day 4
Why I Stayed – #BLOG365 Day 3
Three Reasons I Stayed a Teacher I have often thought about why I stayed in teaching after my first year. I remember when I moved from private school to public school after my first year. Some of the private school’s donors told me I was crazy to go to public school. I figured it … Continue reading Why I Stayed – #BLOG365 Day 3
I’ve Got a Confession – #BLOG365 Day 2
I'm writing this post a bit early. In 3 hours Hurricane Hermine lands south of me. Our lights are already flickering and power outages are expected. Who knows what the night will bring. So, I am getting ahead of the storm with my blog post. I am committed to 365 posts in a row. I had suspected … Continue reading I’ve Got a Confession – #BLOG365 Day 2
Jill Cross 