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I first learned about the Triple E Framework through ISTE. A new book, Learning First, Technology Second, was being published about a framework…my ears perked up. The geeky tech coach that I am, collector of technology frameworks, was interested. I had a chance to meet Liz Kolb, the author of the book and the primary … read more »
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Growing up (and later teaching) in Central Pennsylvania has given me the opportunity to visit many famous landmarks and cities. Day trips (and field trips) were available to Philadelphia, D.C., Gettysburg, Baltimore, and other locations. Nowadays, with budget concerns, higher curricular demands, and possible location limitations, virtual field trips may be more realistic than visiting … read more »
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Where words fail, emojis speak. 😉 Quotebook Did ➡👤 💡 that July 1⃣7⃣ is 🗺 Emoji Day? It seems like a strange event to celebrate, but the creators believe that we use them every day, so it is worthy of an annual celebration. In fact, they chose this particular date because it is what originally … read more »
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I’m going to begin this post with one of my favorite quotes from Maya Angelou as processed through the lens of an educator. As a teacher and administrator (and even in my personal life!), I often reflected on this quote to guide my daily practice. To say I firmly believe in its impact would be … read more »
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July 13th is “Embrace your Geekness” day. I just found out, and I’m very excited! If you were called a “geek” in the late 20th century, it meant that you were smart and tech-savvy. Today if you are a “geek” it means that you are an expert or well-informed enthusiast of almost any distinct social … read more »
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Have you ever participated in the Great American Campout? Perhaps you plan to join this year on June 23 along with about 100,000 fellow campers. New and veteran campers from around the country share their love of the outdoors and camping as part of this annual event. Some campers pack up the RV for an … read more »
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One of the first technology integration frameworks that I came into contact with was TPACK. It was my first year as a tech coach, and I was looking for information on how to do my job. I had been hired under a new initiative, and all of the tech coaches in the district were new … read more »
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Timelines are a great way to visualize information in all subject areas. My task this month, to find a timeline tool to share, wasn’t as smooth as I had hoped. You see, we only want to feature FREE tools for you to use. I scoured our collection of timeline tools, take a look, and I … read more »
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I have been an advocate for the use of social media in schools for a long time. As a professional, using social media is a great way to learn and grow and connect with others who are like-minded. While social media can be a great tool, we’ve all heard of people who used social media … read more »
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“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow” Unknown On June 17 we honor and celebrate our fathers. Because most students are out of school for the summer, they don’t always make a small gift to bring home as many do for Mother’s Day in May. Many of us … read more »