As a teacher, of both middle school students and adults, there are always “aha” moments which bring a smile to my face. Students’ unpredictable natures and honest conversations can teach us a great deal and always bring about countless “aha” moments to remember. It’s one of the benefits to blogging…..we can “aha” catalog.
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Success
May 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Google, Random Posts
Sleep Talking
April 21st, 2010 · 1 Comment · HOME, Kids, Random Posts
Several months ago I had a talk with my 6 year old grandson that I may never forget. It was during those treasured few minutes between a child’s bedtime story and sleep, where innermost thoughts are sometimes shared. I always read a book to Patrick and his younger brothers Jack and Owen, then chat about [...]
Six and Four
September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · HOME, Kids, Random Posts
My grandsons are a constant amazement to me and the best teachers I’ve ever had. Whenever I attend an educational conference or stumble on an insightful blog entry about learning I end up in conversation with them about it. After all they are the blank slates that we as educators are looking to build upon. [...]
Binder Transfer
September 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Random Posts
In my frenzy to tidy up my home workspace before the school year starts, I was faced with a pile of plastic binders containing some valuable “handouts” distributed at conferences, meetings, classes, and other f2f experiences over the past year. I decided to transfer the best of the bunch onto the web. One rule of [...]
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Ted Talks/The Formula for Changing Math Education
July 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Math, Random Posts
On the Bus
August 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Random Posts
Yesterday I attended a team leader session for an upcoming project facilitated by Kean University’s Center for Innovative Education. Representatives from the University, the State Dept. of Ed., K-12 districts, the NJPSA and some other “fellows”, were hosted by Will Richardson and Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach to discuss the upcoming PLP Project. Will [...]
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Remember the Milk
June 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Random Posts
I always enjoy trying out web 2.0 tools – there is certainly a host of designs and products out there….something for everyone. But which are best for teachers? It’s a matter of personal style and preference, so I usually show teachers my favorites and hopefully some of them stick. If groups begin [...]
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Kean:Education2.0
December 27th, 2007 · No Comments · Random Posts
First day’s keynote was presented by Will Richardson. I had been at many conferences where Will presented, but just always happened to miss his particular sessions. Purpose of keynote today is to “get the audience unsettled”, cool – that sounds promising So, here’s some streaming comments/thoughts on his keynote:Important lens is through [...]
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