Trashbots: How Some Students Are Helping Educate the World in Robotics
I am lucky enough to work with amazing students every day in my district. That said, every now and then,Continue Reading
Category: Leadership
My Attempt at Retreat 2.0
I’ve been in education for almost 20 years and some of the campuses I’ve worked for have made attempts toContinue Reading
It’s Time for a New Core Curriculum
Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For decades, these subjects have been the staple of the modern American educationalContinue Reading
10 Demands For Professional Learning – A Ransom Letter
Dear administrators, Listen carefully! We are a group of individuals that represent a large faction of educators. While we respectContinue Reading
#SXSWedu 2017 Manifesto
I’ve attended every SXSWedu since the beginning. As it’s located in Austin, it’s a great opportunity to learn and share withContinue Reading
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road
Do you ever have that moment where there is something you have to do, but you don’t want to doContinue Reading
“The Gauntlet” – An Innovative Way to Hire Talent
When I started this position in 2010, hiring new educational technologists followed the same lines as all other positions inContinue Reading
Apple Classroom and iOS 9.3 in a 1:1
As mentioned in a previous post (Choosing the Next Device), we are moving forward with iPads in all K-12 grade levelsContinue Reading
Choosing the Next Device: A Method for Crowd-Sourcing Input
In the spring of 2015, our district passed a bond which included over $5 million for a line item calledContinue Reading
We’re Bringing Boutique Back…
…..and all those mega-conferences don’t know how to act. There’s a movement afoot in the Ed Tech world. It startedContinue Reading