“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” —Chinese proverb The more we research educational practices, the more we find that traditional learning methods in the classroom—such as lectures... Continue Reading
It can be pretty overwhelming trying to keep up with every news story, technological advancement, and culture shift. But knowing what is happening now and forecasting what is coming down the road makes all the difference... Continue Reading
Movies… they make us laugh, cry, yell, cheer, and smile. We learn lessons from film, we draw inspiration, and we even make life decisions based on the movies that we watch. As a teacher or school administrator,... Continue Reading
Imagine growing up in a small town where everyone knows your name. They know you have ADHD, or are autistic, or transgender, or for some other reason you aren’t quite “like everyone else” and they make sure... Continue Reading
I was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) when I was very young. This meant the rigid constructs of school were difficult for me to adhere to, especially when it came to lectures or very... Continue Reading
“For the times they are a-changin’.” – Bob Dylan When I was in elementary school, I marveled at the computers in the classrooms and labs. I took every opportunity to use and learn about them, including spending... Continue Reading
When I was in middle and high school, teachers were still experimenting with digital classrooms. In computer labs, instructors would have complete access to our display screens at any time. They could freeze our screens, take... Continue Reading
The one acronym a high school senior hears more than any other is FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Those five letters were the beginning of every conversation I had with my teachers regarding applying... Continue Reading
When I was in elementary school, one of my favorite things to do during recess was get on the classroom computers and explore all of their capabilities. I would go through the programs and settings, figuring... Continue Reading
My faculty advisor at school knows everything. Seriously. He knows everything there is to know about his field of study, and if you happen to ask him something unrelated to his discipline, chances are that he’ll... Continue Reading
