Setting Goals for 2017 It’s a new year! Forget the resolutions, set some practical goals to reach for this year. Resolutions are often broken: “I’m going to the gym every day in 2017!” Which is broken the first time you don’t make it. Be practical, take small steps, and move …
I recently received a survey from my state representative seeking input on how to address issues that face the Oklahoma Legislature. Here is his survey exactly as it reads from the mailer: The 2017 Oklahoma Legislative Session Begins February 6. The main issues expected are: I. Oklahoma budget. We face …
My Past The classroom has changed since my first year of teaching way, way back in 1997. I had a chalkboard, some colored chalk, and an overhead projector. There was also a TV hanging from the ceiling for Channel One news. Year two added an internet connected computer in the …
The Anti-Education Era: Creating Smarter Students through Digital Learning by James Paul Gee was a book that I read this semester. This infographic will share what this book was about. If this interests you, get it on Amazon.
One of the books that I read this semester was Teach for America Counter Narratives: Alumni Speak up and Speak Out edited by T. Jameson Brewer and Kathleen deMarrais. If you read through the infographic and are interested in the book, here is the Amazon link.
One of the books that I read this semester was Diane Ravitch’s Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools. Below is an infographic. Enjoy.
That thud you heard… With a resounding defeat of the penny sales tax now what? It was a tough thing to ask – a penny sales tax for education. I was on the fence about this question from day one – I felt that if it passed, then our legislature …
Professional Profile Research interests include gamification, social media and teacher professional development, cognitive load, and diffusion of innovation. Working to help teachers effectively use educational technology, both in the classroom for their students, and in their professional development. Education Ed., Collaborative Education, Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa, 2003 Ed., History Education, …
There are a lot of similarities between this commercial and how we use educational technology in our schools. Some schools are better than others when it comes to edtech, but we can all improve. Our students deserve it! Read the associated blogpost as well. Thank you for all you do! …
Iced T? I think this commercial is an excellent parallel for teachers to consider. How many times have we taught a lesson (that we thought was perfect) and the students look back at us with confusion? Or we say something for the millionth time and get asked that question again…How …
