Month: December 2014
What I'm Learning: There is a time and place for "Snark" – A Devil’s Dictionary of Education Terms
I find this kind of work to be both funny and sad. I hate that we have to be snarky about our educational work in order to get across the point of how unproductive some of our word choices are. However, I do find that sometimes it is valuable to …
What I'm Using: "Slides Carnival" for Gorgeous Presentations using Google Slides
I find myself feeling EXTREMELY underwhelmed regarding the templates that are available in Google Presentations. This site changes all that. I can’t wait to see some of these things in presentations around the web. DESIGN MAKES INFORMATION CLEARER AND IT’S ALSO A MEDIUM FOR PERSUASION. GOOD VISUALS WILL KEEP THE …
Diversity in EdTech Leadership is a HUGE problem.
This article really makes me wonder why we aren’t doing more to support the diversity of leaders in EdTech. Choosing keynotes should not be a choice between only a set of “vetted white men”. Choosing for diverse genders, races, and backgrounds within an event should not be an afterthought, but …
What I'm Learning: Blogging for professional growth is (STILL) powerful.
I often forget just how powerful blogging can be as a part of professional growth. What George Couros calls attention to is something I need to remind myself of all of the time. It is why this format won’t die, and why it can be a huge benefit to the …
My reflections on Going to the White House (it is long, but hopefully worth it)!
My reflections on Going to the White House (it is long, but hopefully worth it)!
Reflections on going to the White House!
In this video blog I discuss all of the things that I learned and noticed while I was at the White House for the launch of the #FutureReady Schools initiative and all the things that it challenged me to do since I have been home. Please share your reactions as …
I just asked Andrew Stillman and Jesse Spevack privately, but I thought I would share it with this community as…
I just asked Andrew Stillman and Jesse Spevack privately, but I thought I would share it with this community as…