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…
Twitter remains one of the most powerful resources available for teachers. Where else can you quickly connect with like-minded educators willing to share, connect, and grow on a global scale - all from the comfort of your living room? Whether it’s a great lesson plan idea or the thrill of…
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…
You can not be around education lately without hearing about the Maker Movement. I am in love with many elements of the Maker Movement, partly because I have two young boys who are enthralled with creating- everything from legos to catapults. They love technology and building things. I was recently…
"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…
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…
"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." …
Change(v):to become different. When I think of change I normally have two reactions- how much is it going to cost me(in the form of time, money, effort) and why do I need to change? Unlike most people, I love change. I am constantly thinking about what’s next. I get bored…