I’m so excited that the TED-Ed site has officially launched today! I had the amazing opportunity to work with the TED-Ed team, led by Logan Smalley, at the TED conference early March. I got to test-drive what they were working on, as well as provide some feedback and suggestions. I am extremely grateful for the … Continue reading →

Quick thoughts to kickstart my week: Perfectionism gets in the way of achieving our true excellence I am a perfectionist. I used to think it was my greatest strength. I have since learned that it is my biggest hurdle to overcome. Yes, my perfectionism has helped me achieve a lot. But it has held me … Continue reading →

I have talked to a couple of people about how I used videos in my Algebra 1 class to OBSERVE students, particularly to see how they take notes and process material. In my 9th grade Algebra 1 class, I had a wide range of learning needs in the classroom. Students had a variety of learning accommodations and it … Continue reading →

Changing the dynamics of the classroom: Jonathan Bergmann (@jonbergmann) doing some amazing work with spreading the word and leading teacher training on how shaking up the traditional classroom dynamic can enhance the in-class experience: Washington Post Article by Valerie Strauss – Interviewing Jonathan Bergmann and featuring Aaron Sams Launch of Flipped Learning Network (reach out to Jonathan Bergmann for more … Continue reading →

My submission to the ISTE Community Point/Counterpoint question: “To Flip, or Not to Flip?” You can see the discussion on the ISTE Community Forum. Do I flip? Yes. Do I recommend it? Enthusiastically! But ‘to flip or not to flip?’ is not the essential question. In assessing optimal classroom dynamics, we need to take a good … Continue reading →

You may have noticed my recent fascination with Storify :) I wanted to take a moment to reflect and explain my interest… In observing some powerful, genuinely speakers over the last month or two, I’ve noticed a common theme: the power of good storytelling. As my PLN continues to grow, I’ve thought a lot about … Continue reading →

Regina Durgan’s TED talk has not left me since I first heard it a month ago. “Refuse to fear failure” or fail to create the amazing things you are capable of. For now, I’ll just leave you with some of my favorite quotes and thoughts (again playing with Storify here and their export to wordpress.com … Continue reading →