Series

Personalized Learning

Ordering a Teacher: Suggestions from Students (Part 2)

Honestly, this concept is a bit scary and threatening to me. I mean, seriously, have you seen me dance? I make Elaine Benes from Seinfeld look like Michael Jackson performing “Billie Jean” live. All kidding aside, thank goodness this idea of dancing teachers is only a metaphor.

Personalized Learning

Reality Check: Why I Left My Dream Job to Teach Online

Why leave the comforts of a 5-star school where I had built a positive reputation as a very identifiable face in the community to teach at a school with a much lower ranking and where some of my students won’t actually ever see my face at all? I did it because I believe in the power of online technology.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Better Together

Getting together and being ultra productive feels like the theme for the week because there sure seems to be a lot happening among the movers and shakers in education.

Leadership

Who Owns Our Professional Learning?

My professional learning this summer has pushed my thinking and helped me grow tremendously. I hope to be a better teacher and a more helpful colleague as a result.