Because Nothing Can Stop the Learning! An #AltSXSWedu Recap
Last Friday was an upsetting day. The conference I had attended for the past 10 years (SXSWedu) announced it wasContinue Reading
Category: professional learning
How Prepared is Your School for a Long-Term Pandemic?
It’s been interesting to watch the world react to the COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the “Coronavirus”. In the ageContinue Reading
The Power of an Outside Voice – A Reflection on Professional Learning
I spent the past 21 years in education as a teacher and administrator. During that time I spent a greatContinue Reading
My Professional Learning Nightmare
If you’ve been in education for any length of time, you’ve likely experienced a myriad of professional learning experiences. Conferences,Continue Reading
Mr. Hooker’s Winter Guide for Heating Up Learning in Your Classroom
It’s cold and dreary outside. There’s the smell of snow or musty wetness attached to all your students as theyContinue Reading
LearnFestATX – A Learning Event From The Future
Let me paint a picture for you. You spend a lot of money to attend a conference for professional learning.Continue Reading
Need a Team-Building Icebreaker? Try Team Trivia!
Whenever I get the opportunity to work with a team of educators for a day, I’m always excited for whatContinue Reading
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
7 Strange Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Keynote
I use Keynote for MacOS for pretty much everything these days. I’ve even starting teaching some “Keynote Master Class” coursesContinue 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