Some Books And My Reviews

Some Books And My Reviews

Seeing that summer is officially here (although weather wise it hasn’t shown up here in the Pacific Northwest) I thought I’d review a couple books I read and listened to this past year in case you were looking for something to read over the summer. A little something for everyone I hope. I read more fiction this year then I […]

Why I Still Like ISTE

Why I Still Like ISTE

Chris Lehmann wrote a blog post a couple days ago about why ISTE still matters to him and I just wanted to follow up with a thank you to ISTE and the conference organizers for their continued effort in trying to make this the best conference experience they can.  I for one have a new found respect for conference organizers as […]

Can There Really Be A Revolution In Education?

Can There Really Be A Revolution In Education?

Student Protest There has been a lot of talk at ISTE12 this year about education needing a “Revolution not an Evolution”. Revolution:  1. an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.   2. Sociology: a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, especially one made suddenly and […]

Preparing for ISTE12

Preparing for ISTE12

  As I sit here somewhere over California at 37,000 feet I’m excited for ISTE12 after missing it last year for reasons I can’t really talk about. 😉 But I’m back and ready to connect and reconnect with my PLN that for years now has supported me, pushed me, and even razzed me from time to time. ISTE is an […]

Setting Up Life in Seattle

Setting Up Life in Seattle

By Robert S. Donovan Today my new MacBook Air arrived putting the final touch on my new digital life here in Seattle. It’s always fun to set up a new computer and new digital gadgets. I haven’t owned my own computer in four years using my school issued laptop as my sole machine. So it’s great to get my hands […]

Reaching Their Potential

Reaching Their Potential

On Monday the MLB (Baseball) draft started and one of the Mariner Bloggers that I follow Jeff Sullivan had this to say about the draft: This afternoon or evening, the names of several future disappointments will be announced. Zero or one or two or three of the players will develop fully. Many more will develop partially, and the rest will […]

30 Years in the Education System

30 Years in the Education System

As another school year draws to a close, I find myself both nervous and excited about the future. by JacobYarboroughPhotography For 30 years, or since I was 5, I have been in the education system never taking a year off. Moving from High School to College to being an Educator never once pausing. It’s very much the “American Way” I […]