Power of the Written Word
“The ability of writers to imagine what is not the self, to familiarize the strange and mystify the familiar, is the test of their power.” Toni Morrison … Continue reading
Educators as Lead Learners
Originally posted on User Generated Education:
I have discussed educators as model learners before: The educator’s role has or should change in this age of information abundance or Education 2.0-3.0.…
Creating Active Learners First
If you are a regular visitor to principalaim, you know how important educational technology is to me; however, educational technology means more to me than simply employing the latest bells … Continue reading
The Power of Imagination
I believe it is essential to foster a child’s imagination … “Knowledge without imagination is never enough.” tlb Source
Building Strong Children
Like so many of my peers, I can remember the moment I decided to become a teacher. My moment came during my sophomore year in high school when I first … Continue reading
Do’s and Don’ts of Teaching Black History | Teaching Tolerance
Teaching the contextual nuances of history can be extremely difficult especially in isolation during a thirty-day period. Yet, each year, we ask teachers to breathe life and give shape to … Continue reading
Celebrating Langston
Google kicks off its celebration of Black History Month marking the birthday of Harlem Renaissance icon, James Mercer Langston Hughes. Mr. Hughes’ Google doodle is a caricature of Hughes working … Continue reading
One Month Later …
How about it? Is Lucy right about the New Year? Let’s work to make this year the best ever in education. tlb Source
Educating the Head and Heart: Key to Whole-Child Education
I am often asked what whole-child education is or what it looks like? I believe it is a simple equation that comes down to this: IQ+EQ=Success. Let’s remember we are not … Continue reading
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