Sunday, March 30, 2014

Minecraft - Learning in the Modern Age

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Each week I have a trip down memory lane as I watch The Goldbergs on ABC. I was a child of the 80's, growing up with Garbage Pail Kids, ...
Saturday, March 22, 2014

The Hall of Very Good

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So I heard a teacher talking to another teacher the other day. They were discussing changes in the district and their practice. One teacher ...
Saturday, March 15, 2014

When Do We Learn?

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Reunions are funny things. Opportunities to reunite. Rekindle old friendships. Share stories of times gone by. Frequently these homecomings ...
Saturday, March 8, 2014

Lost in Our Work

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March has come and while the snow hasn't yet completely melted through the Chicago area, it is the season of standardized testing for th...
Saturday, March 1, 2014

If 1:1 is Preparing Students for the Future, Is It the Right Future?

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Wayne Gretsky once said, “A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.”    Techn...
Saturday, February 22, 2014

Data Is More Than Understanding Numbers

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In my role as an instructional leader for our school district I work a great deal with professional development either through committees or...
Saturday, February 15, 2014

1 to 1 - Reflections on Halfway Through Our First Journey

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Sometimes we blink and we missed it. One moment things are one way and the next the world is different. Things change. Sometimes there are o...