June 6, 2013
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What apps do you use in your classroom? Is there a more commonly-asked question at educator gatherings these days? We are in the process of selecting and purchasing apps for our 1:1 pilot at Goochland Elementary School. There are the … Continue reading
May 15, 2013
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As the year winds down, several teachers have stopped by to talk about projects that are still in the works around GHS. This has started conversations about planning for next year’s G21, especially when a project had great potential but … Continue reading
May 8, 2013
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This morning I started reading a book titled Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom: Practical Applications. It was a present from a friend who works with pre-service teachers and thought I’d find it interesting. I’ve only read the first … Continue reading
May 2, 2013
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For thousands of years, we learned by doing. We worked alongside our parents and were apprenticed to the experts. Assessment was as authentic as possible; you either could or could not do your job. No percentages, no bubble sheets, no … Continue reading
March 19, 2013
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This morning I participated in Apple’s Leadership and Learning event in Richmond. I showcased some of the work our students have done in our 21st Century Classrooms. I also had the opportunity to listen to school leaders from around Virginia … Continue reading
March 1, 2013
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This week has been one of the most successful I’ve had in school recently, despite being out for two days. On Wednesday and Thursday I was in Mr. Dacey’s room working with students who were making video tutorials for their … Continue reading
February 20, 2013
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This morning I helped two colleagues edit video captured by students using mobile devices. I had the opportunity to share a few tips with them to help their future editing. Teach yourself and your students to always hold devices in … Continue reading
January 14, 2013
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I walked past the Ceramics Studio this afternoon and caught Mrs. Long making a sample for her students. The process took several minutes. I’ve sped up the video in iMovie. Watching Mrs. Long reminded me that teachers have used technology … Continue reading
January 12, 2013
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What’s the secret? How can I boil down things I do into pithy sentences that make myself sound as good as possible? Here goes: Be curious. Read widely. Try new things. I think a lot of what people call intelligence … Continue reading
December 30, 2012
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A few years ago, Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Blackburn brought their Language Arts and Latin students together in a very interesting cross-curricular project to study the origins of words. Now that we have so many new tools that let us … Continue reading
