Through The Lens
A lens, both metaphorical and physical, is a powerful storytelling tool. New phone, new camera, new lens. New experience, new perspective, new lens. In essence,…
The Power of Sharing Your Story
Story, one of the most significant and most profound words in our culture today. Story is everywhere—our neighborhood, our city, our family and friends, our school, our InstaStories, our favorite books—story layered within story, some loud and full of character, some quiet and full of whispers—all written for an audience.
Year of the Green Screen
From Hollywood to YouTube, the magic of green screen technology -- the chroma key -- has powerfully impacted communication, the development of new ideas, and…
What Do You Think About…?
“The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.” -- Brandon Sanderson, fantasy…
#ADE2017
To grow, I believe one needs to take risks. I recently pushed myself out there and applied to be an Apple Distinguished Educator. To do something…
Culture Cornucopia
Designed as inquiry, investigation, then creation, this learning experience gives learners an opportunity to discover and understand how culture and geography can shape our beliefs as…
Stop Motion Summaries
Take writing summaries to a whole new level! Consider having your kids produce stop motion summaries, giving them the opportunity to extend their learning to include…
Engage the Imagination
I'm fairly convinced that all high school students are brilliant in their own unique way. Maybe not in obvious ways like an IQ score, academic…
Foundations for “Re”
For the past several months, I've had the privilege of being part of an amazing team of innovative educators who are in the process of…
