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
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All I Want For Christmas…-#BLOG365 Day 105
When you consider education more of a vocation than a profession you tend to focus many of your waking moments on both the act of teaching and the philosophy behind it. Education really is my life's work and it consumes a lot of my time. Because of that I have a lot of wishes … Continue reading All I Want For Christmas…-#BLOG365 Day 105
Questions Create Learning-#BLOG365 Day 93
My dear friend Christy Howard is on the #BLOG365 adventure with me and also doing Museum Monday posts. I have been bad about checking out the posts from my fellow bloggers lately, but today I headed over to her page to gain some writing inspiration. This week her Museum Monday post was about William the … Continue reading Questions Create Learning-#BLOG365 Day 93
I’m OK With It – #BLOG365 Day 80
Chaos...in my classroom. I am ok with it. Controlled chaos, of course. Desks in rows make me cringe. Silence stifles me. Conversation and debate invigorate me. I am good with students not doing the same thing at the same time. I am fine with them guiding me. I am not saying throw out the organization. … Continue reading I’m OK With It – #BLOG365 Day 80
Teacher as Artist – #BLOG365 Day 62
I asked one of the teacher groups I am working with to read this post by George Couros, the 10 Essential Characteristics of a 21st Century Teacher. In it, he writes about the teacher as artist. It was an idea that stuck with the teacher group. Couros doesn't write about teacher's being organized or flexible. He … Continue reading Teacher as Artist – #BLOG365 Day 62
Lead Like a Lollipop! – #BLOG365 Day 56
https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=en Candy and leadership chats. What could be more fun right before Halloween? I love this TED Talk on leadership and unleashing the inner leader in all of us. Today we are hosting a Teacher Academy meeting at our school and the theme is leadership. More often than not, when I think of leadership I … Continue reading Lead Like a Lollipop! – #BLOG365 Day 56
Boo! Grades! -#BLOG365 Day 55
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h4GD2feZ8Q&app=desktop The scariest thing this October isn't the spooky Halloween costumes or frightful decorations. It's not haunted houses or zombies. It's our grading culture. The Wicked Witch of Education! Look, there's been a lot of research on grading and grading systems. Despite the fact that these studies show grades actually demotivate students, we continue … Continue reading Boo! Grades! -#BLOG365 Day 55
Me on the Map: Networked Educators – #BLOG365 #IMMOOC Day 50
So, I am still struggling with teacher empowerment, looking for inventive ways to inspire sharing and unleash the inner teacher leader in others. I read this blog post today, Why Even the Worst Bloggers Are Making Us Smarter. In it, the author writes "we do not work in a sealed-off, Rodin Thinker fashion." I'm also reminded of … Continue reading Me on the Map: Networked Educators – #BLOG365 #IMMOOC Day 50
Piling On – #BLOG365 Day 49 #IMMOOC
I am not that far removed from the classroom. Just a little over a year ago I was in the classroom teaching World History. I strive to keep the perspective of a teacher as an important element in my daily practice. I have worked in urban and suburban schools. Both environments offer their own … Continue reading Piling On – #BLOG365 Day 49 #IMMOOC
Is Our Instruction Respectful? – #BLOG365 #IMMOOC Day 48
I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be a respectful educator. I don't mean respectful with our colleagues. I mean with our students. For me, this goes beyond how we speak and act with our students. It is much deeper. Being a respectful teacher also means we are positive, polite, and reflective … Continue reading Is Our Instruction Respectful? – #BLOG365 #IMMOOC Day 48
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