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Things Good Schools Do
This post originated on David Wees’ blog. ### This is a bit of an experiment in collaborative writing. How it works is that you copy this entire post verbatim, and add one thing to the list below. If you put this on a blog, please tag this post with “goodschoolproject” if possible to make these posts... Read more
Going Digital – It’s All About Planning, Support, and Time
guest written by Karen Greenhaus The #edchat topic this past week was “If tomorrow your school was told to go all digital by September, what would need to be done to make that happen?” My first thoughts: disaster! Anything expected to happen that quickly that involves so many variables, such as hardware, software, personnel, training,... Read more
Why I Would Homeschool My Children
guest written by Justin Baumgartner I am currently at a point where big decisions are quickly approaching. I’m engaged and planning a wedding, considering having children, and looking for a house. In a world filled with political and economic turmoil, I have to consider what the world will be like for any children I might... Read more
Why I’m a Fan of Fiction
Last year, I wrote a guest post for the Grammarly blog about writing, and how it is one of the most important skills you can develop. Today, this post on Iserotope (one of my favorite teacher blogs) inspired me to write a sequel about the importance of reading. Specifically: the importance of reading fiction. You... Read more
Productivity, Time, and Accomplishing the Goal
guest written by Justin Ballou Earlier this week, I had some time to catch up on current happenings in the business sector while waiting for an appointment to begin. From time to time, I find some really good links between the so-called “Real-World” and the one that is currently the standard for education. While reading,... Read more
Reforming Management in Education — #EdChat Summary: 12-06-11
Topic: What changes could be made to the present management structure of education to make it more effective for educators? This was another #edchat that I was prepared to basically sit by the sidelines for – not because I had lost interest but because I feared that I would have nothing to contribute (not being... Read more