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
Category: Theory
13 Reasons Why You Need to “Talk Tech” With Your Kids
The Netflix phenomenon “13 Reasons Why” based on the Jay Asher novel of the same name has captivated the teens of theContinue Reading
Creating Time for Your Inner-Genius
I had a major problem in my last year as a first grade teacher. I had been teaching for severalContinue Reading
When Did Millennial-Bashing Become a Sport?
I’m not a Millennial, but I work with them. I’m not a Baby Boomer, but I work with them too.Continue Reading
Bold Predictions Sure to Go Wrong in 2017
Every year I embark on an expedition to either look brilliant or embarrass myself. (Let’s be honest, that’s more likeContinue Reading
Review of 2016 Bold Predictions
Every year I since 2013, I like to take a few risks and attempt to predict which new trends willContinue 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
How Mobile-Friendly is Your Classroom?
For generations, the main areas of learning in the classroom have been the same. Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and SocialContinue 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
How Did the Textbook Go Extinct?
My daughters love talking about dinosaurs. This summer we visited the dinosaur park in Cabazon, CA (made famous by PeeContinue Reading