Monthly Archives: August 2011

When we design (or re-design) schools, we do not want to work from the top down, we want to work from the bottom up. We want to design curriculum by asking the right questions FIRST. How many classes, how much … Continue reading →

One of the things we as teachers can do to help make our classes as powerful as they can be is to consider varying the way in which we deliver and evaluate our class content, assignments, homework, and projects. Rarely … Continue reading →

The British model of education (by which we are modeled along with the farmers yearly harvest and planting schedule) is a long outdated model that does not really make sense in today’s society. For example, the idea that classes such … Continue reading →

One of the technologies which I’ve really got my eye on is the Kinect. It has been marketed as the high tech video gamer cool gadget but in fact the educator in me sees so much more.  Especially I see … Continue reading →

I am still slowly coming back to earth after having been selected as one of nine teachers selected at the Microsoft Innovators Forum(in Seattle in late July) to represent the United States at the Global Forum.  Over 70 countries will send … Continue reading →

I was excited and honored to have been selected as one of 100 teachers to receive an invitation to one of the most incredible, world class, invigorating experiences I have been involved with in my educational and professional career.  It … Continue reading →

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