Innovative tools are often discussed within teacher circles. While most are tangible and focused on academics, tools of the heart and mind are required for teachers to be successful leaders and healers as well. Teachers are expected to achieve their full potential. However, not easy when obstacles keep them chained and stagnant. Thus, to help…
This article was originally published by Walter McKenzie on his blog Thinking Out Loud, https://waltuh.wordpress.com/2022/12/27/good-fences/ May the new year bring you boundaries that provide caring and clarity. Not what you were thinking? Think again! 2022 was a showcase in the implications for not having and enforcing clear boundaries. In fact, so was 2021. And 2020….
I’m a big fan of Tim Ferriss, author, blogger, content creator. I look forward to his “5-Bullet Friday” newsletter each Friday and find myself connected to many of the ideas he presents. I especially (really, really) like his documentary recommendations. As a fellow stroke survivor, I was taken with Wilf Davies, who was born and…
Hello, friends! Some of you have been part of the EduMatch® community for a while, and some are just hearing about us for the first time. Contrary to popular belief, we are not a dating site for educators. However, we do make lifelong connections in the following ways: Professional Learning: Through book studies, webinars, conference…
This is one of those questions or comments that I get all the time. “All your students get 100.” “Your class must be easy if everyone gets 100.” And my favorite one, “You can’t give everyone a 100 because I can’t defend that to a parent when the student is failing everything else.” And that…
Why Mars? Who inspired me? How can you learn more about the Mars Desert Research Station and NASA supported ‘Spaceward Bound’ Education program?. So, Why Mars? Have you spotted the star that twinkles with a red hue? As a kid I always thought it was so cool that I lived in a part of history…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a hot topic lately, especially among teachers. In my role, I’ve been fielding a bunch of questions, and having lots of conversations with teachers and administrators. How does it work? Have you tried it? What does it mean for the future? Can our students access it? However, what most conversations boil down…
Here is a link to a spatial.io ‘virtual showcase’ I helped a school in Sydney set up: https://www.spatial.io/s/St-Marys-Poetry-Slam-Showcase-6367a94839dd9e000114340f?share=8488439914219382313 Loved the flexibility of what was created. Some fine-tuning needed. Thought you’d like to see it in action, would love your collective feedback Brett
I’m not really in a position to understand all that’s happening over at Twitter. I mean I realize Elon Musk bought it and seems to have the desire to change the platform and many feel it will either implode or turn into something they don’t want to support. But I don’t yet have an opinion….
All K12Leaders members are encouraged to apply now! Particularly given the recent news around social media, we know how important it is to trust the online environments you’re a part of. This is especially important for K12 educators, staff, and administrators who are so committed to serving our schools, but also need to expand their…