I enjoy using images to share ideas. In a post on my Pair-a-Dimes blog, I shared the ‘Embracing Change’ image, also shared below. As I said in the post: “…we’…
Category: Embodying Visionary Leadership
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit schools in Sydney, Australia and on one of these days, I was asked a few questions about where schools are going, and specifically,…
This week we had our C&I administrative retreat to help kick off our back to school season. Our superintendent began with an illustration and an explanation. The green zone is an area…
In my role as a high school Assistant Principal, I am also a grade coordinator. I met my “class” almost three years ago when they started grade 10. These kids (almost…
I am super excited about the opportunities I have to be at a variety of learning spaces this summer. From ISTE to Region X, my “summer” is full of learning!…
I had the opportunity today to present at the Region 10 technology conference. As always, I come away amazed at the work of the Region X team. This conference has…
For ISTE 2014 in Atlanta, I will be presenting on the “Myths of Technology and Learning”. As I am really thinking about what I will be sharing at the conference,…
Read More Myths of Technology Series: “Don’t Talk To Strangers”
Instructionally savvy educators know that personalized learning is the heart of student success. As schools strive to customize education through instructional design, technology efforts and professional learning, highly successful…
“I am so furious with you” … were the words I heard this afternoon from a mum who was having quick words with her young child near the supermarket. Her…
“Too bold. Not bold enough. Too fast. Not fast enough.” As school leaders, administration and teachers alike, seek to enhance and even redefine the quality of learning and community…
Originally published by Johnny Bevacqua on Figuring It Out I have a style issue. No, I’m not walking around wearing my 1980’s acid washed jeans or rugby pants…(oh the…
I have talked about the notion of “classroom teacher” vs. “school teacher” in posts before, and have begun to rethink this notion. Simply put, a “classroom teacher” is someone that…
This is a bit of a rant… This morning I was pinged on a tweet sharing the article, “Why new technologies could never replace great teaching“. For some reason, I…
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Tim & Selena Middleton Often when speaking to groups about technology and “Bring Your Own Device” initiatives, I will have someone…