Category archives: Articles
School of the Future Part 1: Funding
I am taking certain things for granted even discussing funding when it comes to the school of the future. Mainly, that education will continue to be mandated by the federal government. I certainly hope that as a society we continue… continue reading »
School of the Future Series: Introduction
My PLN and I spend a great deal of time talking about the future. We often bandy about phrases like 21st Century Skills, Digital Citizenship, Digital Native and others. We also spend a great deal of time bemoaning the current… continue reading »
I Was Wrong: Google Wave is Just Underwhelming
A number of posts ago, I felt compelled to defend Google‘s (then) newest tool against a barrage of what I deemed to be hasty criticism. Feel free to refer to that post for some context if you wish. The crux… continue reading »
The Quest for a Quiet Mind
Its fourth period, about 10:45 in the morning. I have been at school for about three and a half hours and taught three classes. I ease into my desk chair as the last of my students file out of the… continue reading »
Teachers: Go Back to School, In Your Own Building!
In this golden age of global communication and collaboration I sometimes forget that I teach in a very small district (except of course during gloomy budget meetings), with really great people. On Friday I did something that I have been… continue reading »
Maybe We Need to Cut Our Administrators Some Slack
I often bemoan, if not openly criticize the seeming slowness with which administrators are leading (or not leading) the charge to transform our schools. From my perspective as a teacher, they are an easy target, having voluntarily placed themselves squarely… continue reading »