Monthly Archives: March 2017

The Marriage between Technology and Curriculum

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

I am a former curriculum director who loves technology. It’s a fairly new love affair. We’ve been a serious item for almost six years now. Here’s the backstory: I began teaching in 1998 when my students would get to go to … Continue reading →

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Purposeful Collaboration

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

I collaborate virtually on something with someone every single day. Some recent examples include: sharing a grocery list with my husband through Google Keep planning an anniversary party for our parents with my siblings via group text messages Scheduling school … Continue reading →

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All of us are works in progress

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

When I started teaching, our evaluations had three categories: Excellent, Satisfactory, and Needs Improvement. Then, there was a list of characteristics and behaviors with check boxes next to it. I’m pretty sure I never received a mark less than Excellent. … Continue reading →

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Ask Questions – Good Leaders Listen

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

This fall, I worked with a great group of educators in Texas as they begin the process of transforming their instruction by integrating technology into their daily lessons. I led them through a two-day process of evaluating their current teaching and … Continue reading →

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The Four Components of Student-Driven Instruction

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

All learners deserve the opportunity to own their learning. They take this ownership when they have input into the what or the how of instruction. The more choice you offer students, the more they will embrace the learning. With technology … Continue reading →

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Snippets from Student-Driven Classrooms

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

I love this chart, created by Tony Borash, and adapted from Henrico County’s Teaching Innovation Progression (TIP) Chart:  I use the TIP Chart when working with teachers on increasing student-driven learning via best practices surrounding technology infusion. Here are a … Continue reading →

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Solving Real-World Problems in High School Engineering

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

I grew up in a small town. I’m raising my children in that same small town (I know. Sounds like a John Mellencamp song). While I love small towns for many reasons, I do get a bit envious of the … Continue reading →

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