I took a little bit different tactic with my intro video for The Fellowship of the Open Spokes, but I hope it still…
I took a little bit different tactic with my intro video for The Fellowship of the Open Spokes, but I hope it still…
Year: 2013
What is your balance between talking about the work and actually doing the work? #edchat
What is your balance between talking about the work and actually doing the work? #edchat
The Balance Between Talking about the Work and Doing the Work
This is a video of frustration. It is a video where I am thinking through just how to find more time to create things rather than just talking about creating things. I am doing less reflection, but not because I want to. I am doing it because there is far …
A Portal vs. a Door in a Fun House
A Portal. A One Stop Shop. A Digital Door. These are the things we dream of when we are at our most optimistic. We see a student, teacher, or administrator going to a single online location to get data or to make decisions about schedules. We see them grabbing content …
Becoming a Student
We are prepared for the future by what currently surrounds us. If what surrounds us is upheaval and chaos, low expectations and mistrust, then our future will be built upon that. But, if what surrounds us is calm within a storm, unwavering support, and high expectations for what is possible, then the future will …
Inclusion isn't just for Students
Most of the time when we talk about inclusion, we are talking about students with special and specific needs. We are referring to the ability for our classrooms to accomodate the wide array of possibilities that children with Special Education designations both require and deserve. It is good and powerful …
Seeing the Difference between Tech Training and Professional Development
Seeing the Difference between Tech Training and Professional Development
Seeing the Difference between Training and Development
We should notice the difference between technology training and professional development and explore ways in which we can make this difference known to others. Reflective Practice Vlogging Community: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116395158372553895482 Powered by WPeMatico
Definitions Matter
I don’t think it is overstating it to say that we don’t always speak the same language in Education. Aside from the more literal language barriers, the barrier of multiple definitions for critical problems holds us back from ever solving them. If we believe that teaching and learning is a craft …
The Story within the Story
The origin story is essential. It both defines us and sets our biases. And, the more that we understand our origins, the more we can move on from what made us to what we can make together. I am impressed whenever I see a well articulated origin story. One that …