At ISTE this past June, I picked up Steven Johnson’s Where Good Ideas Come From (reading notes here) and, after his fantastic keynote address, looked forward to reading it. After just finishing it, the book didn’t disappoint, leaving me with quite a bit to think about on the verge of beginning a new academic year.…
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Summer PD Plans
Following up +Jennifer Peyrot‘s helpful post on her plans for “Summer Learning Fun” and thanks to the inspiration found in the scores of Twitter chats happening every day, I figured it’d be a good idea for me to consolidate some of my own plans for next year.…
My Awesome Classroom Door
Participating in #etmooc has my brain bouncing from one great idea and challenge to another. One challenge that is resonating with me is the idea of accepting the responsibility of sharing and connecting more purposefully and deliberately with other educators more often, inspired by Dean Shareski. …
My Awesome Classroom Door
Participating in #etmooc has my brain bouncing from one great idea and challenge to another. One challenge that is resonating with me is the idea of accepting the responsibility of sharing and connecting more purposefully and deliberately with other educators more often, inspired by Dean Shareski.…
ETMOOC – Am I Crazy?
Part of me is wondering why on earth I would commit to this. I am about to enter an incredibly busy two months and I have signed up to participate in this online learning experience. At the same time, I am entering the provincial and playoff run for both of my kids’ hockey teams (I am the head coach of one team and help coach the other team).…
#EdcampOmaha: Can’t Wait!
Stoked to attend my first edcamp this coming weekend in Omaha and then my 2nd one here in my hometown, #EdCampKC, on Nov. 10. #EdcampOmaha is March 24 and I’ll be making the 3 hour drive up and back to attend because I WANT TO.…