I had an interesting conversation with one of my good teacher friends from Atlanta about the Netflix show Stranger Things – haven’t seen it? Scroll to the bottom for the teaser trailer. Our conversation really resonated in a way I did not expect and got me thinking about what Jenny …
Here is a PDF version of the slides from iPadpaloozaOU! Share with a friend and enjoy!! I have written about QR codes before right here. Or use QR codes for teambuilding… QR Codes and Scavenger Hunts
Camtasia is an amazing piece of software from Techsmith. It can be intimidating when you are working with technology and aren’t sure what to do next. It can be overwhelming when there are so many different choices – where do you begin? Camtasia allows for you to grow as you …
Podcasts My drive from home to school in Stillwater is about 70 minutes one way. I’m not complaining at all, its an easy commute – no horrible traffic to deal with. So on the journey I frequently listen to a variety of podcasts: Edusurge, Freakonomics, TED Radio Hour, Planet Money, …
I know the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon isn’t for a few more days (280 as of today, 23 July)… I know there are several of you cool #Oklaed folks who run. I also know that there are a few of you who just need a nudge to get started. Consider this …
It started with a run I started running again this June. I decided it was time to work in fitness for my body. Training to get better for something on my bucket list. Turns out this is also good fitness for my brain. It gives me time to think …
Thinking on next school year already? Think about ways to have your students create for the world! In today’s post we will talk about some different websites, iPad Apps, and Google Apps for Education ideas that you can start using on day one. No matter what age you teach – …
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. In the wake of events that have happened in different parts of our nation over the past few weeks, …
Level up your staff! Power up your practice! So try things you never thought you would try or learn things that you never thought you would learn. Take an intentional risk and find amazing rewards!
Before I get too far into this post – I am a proud member of the #edublob. And yet, I try to have some common sense about where we are as a state and where we can go. I am a passionate educator who believes that our state can do …