Personally, I use Camtasia Studio (PC only) to record, edit, and produce my videos. In the editor, I can add interactive elements like quizzes, hotspots/pauses, and callout boxes. Here is an article I wrote talking about how I use embedded quizzes (also includes a video tutorial + walkthrough of analytics). (Note: Camtasia Mac does not allow for the … Continue reading →

AIMS Teachers Retreat 2014 Closing Keynote – Session Notes Began by talking about the importance of reflection post-conference! <- that’s why I love blogging right after every conference You all matter. Each person matters! Never treat people as a commodity. Each person needs, and deserves, to feel important. Think more carefully about how to embrace … Continue reading →

AIMS Teachers Retreat 2014 Day #1 Keynote – Session Notes As a teacher, never think: don’t take it personally. That denies us the chance for a personal connection. You never know what’s going on in somebody else’s life, don’t assume. (pictures) Perception of Phoenix = cactus; Reality of Phoenix = traffic What is a rockstar … Continue reading →

AIMS Teachers Retreat 2014 Opening Keynote – Session Notes (discussion) Take a look at the title and discuss, at your tables, what you think I’m going to be talking about Whodunnit Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubNF9QNEQLA How many of you saw a change in the scene? And how many changes did you see? There were 21 changes, and … Continue reading →

Thanks to a wonderful group of participants for making edcampMetroDC a wonderful day of learning. The passionate, enthusiastic teachers and learners who come out to edcamps keep me inspired and hopeful that education is constantly changing for the better. A huge thank you to the wonderful Steering Committee that I was a part of: Chip … Continue reading →

This post is about a former student of mine, who is graduating from college this spring with a BFA in Painting. A couple years back, I was teaching Calculus — not the AP level Calc that I often talk about, but a far more relaxed course teaching an introduction. For most of the students in … Continue reading →