Change is hard. We create routines and habits that naturally resist change. We shop at the same grocery store, buy the same brand of clothes, and eat the same meals. We can be especially hesitant to make changes in our instructional routines. As we gaze over the ever-evolving educational landscape,…
Inspiration comes in many shapes and forms. Yet, regardless of the medium, it serves as food for the soul. As educators, it’s easy to get caught up in the weeds of day-to-day responsibilities. We forget to take moments to step back, re-evaluate, and allow ourselves to be reminded of why…
How do you prepare students for success? Many factors exist within the academic ecosystem that influence how our students learn and grow. One of them is making sure they have access to the right course materials at the right time, and delivered through the right platforms. School leaders recognize this…
More than ever in today’s classrooms technology integration is redefining the learning process. Digital tools can be incorporated in a variety of ways- from games, online textbooks, videos, apps, web 2.0 tools, learning management systems (like Converge☺ )...the list goes on and on. But the end result is evident: digital…
"One key to successful leadership is continuous personal change. Personal change is a reflection of our inner growth and empowerment." — Robert E. Quinn If you recognize the value of purposeful technology integration, but have some hesitant teachers, please know that sustainable change begins with you! Become the catalyst for…
Excitement is in the air and twitter is full of edtech hashtags. This can only mean one thing...the #edtech conference season has started. If you look at @jrsowash ‘s edtech calendar for this year, there are plenty of chances to check out what’s going on with technology in education. I…
Leadership is tough. I know as a teacher I spent a lot of time being frustrated by things I had no control over. Experience taught me, sometimes the hard way, what fights were worth fighting and what fights would naturally work themselves out. However, I still hated the feeling of not…
What does it mean to be a connected educator? For me, it's been a transformational experience as I continuously gain access to a network of experts that extend my learning in ways never before imaginable without technology. It’s an opportunity to exemplify what we consistently ask of our students: to…
Let’s be honest, as teachers we are horrible at singing our own praises. There is a real possibility that you are doing amazing things in your classroom that no one else at your school even knows about. You may present at a local technology conference or you may have even…
"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." …