
A Window Into the Classroom
You already know what Twitter is but have you been using it to your advantage? Twitter provides followers a window into your classroom...

Canvas: One Bite at a Time
Canvas: One Bite at a Time Has your school system recently adopted a Learning Management System called Canvas? If you’re anything like...

Let Them PLAY!
We are less than a week from the start of school, and I am ready to start my 25th year in education. As I enter this school year, things...


Let's Get It Started!
Like many, I had a wonderful July 4th holiday at the lake with my entire family. I was able to relax, shut my brain off and have a good...
PD Reality Check
“Hi! My name is Marcus. I'm a teacher and a leader. I'm under construction. Now what?” I’ve been a high school English teacher for 15...
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Tech?
A couple of years ago I was given the opportunity to begin a journey that would totally change my view of technology use in the classroom....


The Value of Being Connected
As I look back over my journey as an educator, I can see how I have evolved. As I ponder my career, I cannot help but think of all the...


What Can a Personal Learning Network Do For You?
Summertime is a time when I find myself being most reflective. I think back to things that went really well the previous school year and...

Tools for Formative Assessments
As teachers, we all look back at some of our previous methods of teaching and realize how far we have come. I am going into my 14th year...


Reflection as a Practice
The year is over, and you’ve started your well deserved summer. Time to enjoy barbecues, vacation, sunshine and... planning for the next...