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…
The Recess Report #28daysofwriting
I'm passionate about teaching students to tell story. Not just story in terms of "once upon a time" but more about the stories that are…
The Workshop Model Redesigned
I’ve been thinking about the workshop model in light of today’s learner, specifically the self-directed learner in a personalized learning classroom/community. Gone are the days…
Unpacking the Standards *WITH* Our Students
I realize standards are not going anywhere. At least not for now, even as we continue to venture into the wild frontier of the "21st…
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Every Person Inspired to Create
"They say" that hindsight is 20/20. We are suddenly in the know because we have moved forward, and we have had time to reflect and…
Research as a Creative Process
Our learning journey began last September when my students expressed interest in researching a topic of their choice. As I thought through how to approach…
Teaching Creativity
"Every individual has latent artistry, and if we guide this potential well, we can spark creative engagement in any subject area." - Eric Booth To…
Twitter: Lifeline to Relevant Education
Okay, maybe lifeline is a bit dramatic. Maybe. That cute little blue bird has been around since 2006 and has grown into quite the communication…
Almost 1:1, A Chromebook Classroom
I'm a Mac snob. I admit it. For over 25 years, I've had a love affair with my Apple devices. I remember navigating the platform…
a kaleidoscope of creativity 