Secret Ingredients
Innovative classrooms are places that use great pedagogy and integrated technology to instill a deep passion for learning. tlb Source
Faith
“You are braver than you believe, smarter than you seem, and stronger than you think.” – Winnie the Pooh
Where Is the True Value of a School?
When is the last time your school took a close look at the things that it does and asked: can be shifted vs. cannot be shifted? Before beginning this process, … Continue reading
“Coding Isn’t Just for Computer Whizzes”
I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features an insightful TED Talk from Mitch Resnick … Continue reading
Flashback
Do you remember the transition from your address book to your Facebook page? Do you remember when a tweet was something that you wrote quickly on a post-it-note? If you … Continue reading
Ed-Tech Redux: Takeaways from iste2014
If you have not guessed by now, I am very excited about the iste2014 conference that was just held in Atlanta, GA. Once again, the folks at ISTE have found … Continue reading
Highly Effective Leaders Do This
Highly effective leaders engage, break down barriers, and support the team so that the team can support the learning process for students. tlb Source
Giving Voice to Every Child
A great idea that we can make a reality for every child — iste2014. tlb Source
MORE Summer Reads for Teacher Professional Development
Here we are in early July, and we have already come to the midway point in the summer. I hope you’ve had an opportunity to (re)energize yourself — spending time … Continue reading
A Piece of the Grit Puzzle
Like so many, I, too, have been looking for concrete ways to define grit for my students. As I see it, grit is: courage, perseverance, determination, heart, passion, and dedication. … Continue reading
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