Jun
21
2011
21
2011
The Power of the Backchannel Discussion: Todaysmeet.com
Sometime ago, I began experimenting with Twitter in the classroom as a means to create a B-storyline of Think Alouds, questions, and Advice from students in different classrooms. The point was to create an academic-level note-passing environment that could ...
Jun
14
2011
14
2011
Eye On Education Webinar: The Skills of Tomorrow for the Students of Today
I recently presented a webinar for my publisher, Eye on Education, about some of the topics in my new book, 'Tween Crayons and Curfews: Tips for Middle School Teachers.
It all started with a survey I conducted of my readers ...
Jun
13
2011
13
2011
Sexy Data Analysis: Google Motion Charts
My district has started up a great summer professional development workshop series this summer. They asked teachers all over the district if they would like to teach a skill to other teachers, and in so doing, we have a ...
Jun
03
2011
03
2011
Breaking What Works
My school is a very large facility. Upgraded with bond money passed by our local community, it is made up of a new big building here, an even bigger new building there, older wings of classrooms fitting in between, ...



