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Finding the Voice | Back2skool

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Technology lessons from the classroom…. Embracing Failure Again →. April 27, 2013. This year, I’ve moved away from teaching kids and begun the next part of the journey – teaching the big kids as best I can while concentrating much of my efforts in trying to hone an academic voice (one worthy of the publishing I’ll need to secure a permanent position). Life is still (and perhaps always) a work in progress, but I’m determined to continue to put ideas out there that matter to other people. Enter your email ...

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Me, a writer? | My Walkabout

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Thoughts and reflections on school and learning. Me, a writer? October 25, 2010. As I meandered the halls over the past couple of weeks I have noticed so many great things going on in the classrooms…. I walked into a classroom Friday and noticed the students doing some sort of theatrical play in short takes. I was so intrigued I went back today and learned it is called a Frozen Tableau. Further down the hall a group of Middle School ELA students were learning using IPADS,. As I moved upstairs I found gro...

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The littlest thing makes the biggest difference | My Walkabout

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Thoughts and reflections on school and learning. The littlest thing makes the biggest difference. November 10, 2010. I was going to write this last week but for some reason I procrastinated. Perhaps there was a good reason. When, as a middle school principal, I have one of those days and they do happen there is a place I love to go to get that pick me up. Believe it or not, it’s my cafeteria during lunches. I know it sounds crazy but lunch duty is a smile maker and a stress breaker. Larr; Me, a writer?

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Me, a writer? | My Walkabout

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Thoughts and reflections on school and learning. Me, a writer? November 17, 2010. I never really considered myself as a writer, but I always wanted to write. I have always felt that I had a story to write, and even publish. As I look back I guess I am a writer because I do write almost every day. Creative writing is daunting for me, I even took a course in college in order to improve this style of writing. It was harder than Calculus! Me, a writer? Yes, I think I am. From → Uncategorized. Leave one →.

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From Teacher to Parent – Why Gender Matters | Back2skool

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Technology lessons from the classroom…. Warts and All…. Mapping Bigger Pictures →. From Teacher to Parent – Why Gender Matters. June 22, 2013. In exactly one month to the day, I’ll be a dad – responsible for bringing someone into the world. My wife made the choice of not knowing the sex of the baby which I’m happy about. Many people comment to the effect of, that’s great – you’ll love the surprise! My liberation as a man is tied to your liberation as a woman. A Call to Men – Tony Porter. You are commenti...

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Mapping Bigger Pictures | Back2skool

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Technology lessons from the classroom…. From Teacher to Parent – Why Gender Matters. Technology – “Just a Tool? 8221; →. November 15, 2013. Last week saw the end of my first year as a teacher at university. Before primary and secondary colleagues reading this think oh, the life! I should point out that I’ll be kept quite busy with marking, research, PhD and future planning up until Christmas eve, and I hope to be back in January teaching during the summer school period. Meanwhile, I’m continuing to map o...

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Giving Thanks | My Walkabout

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Thoughts and reflections on school and learning. November 30, 2010. Traditionally people give thanks for their family, health, friends, colleagues and jobs. I too am thankful for these things. Looking back at the events of the past week I can honestly say that I am thankful for my students. I often tell my friends and colleagues what great middle school students I have in my building, as most are middle school-phobic. The most amazing thing happened last week to solidify my beliefs. I am thankful for my ...

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My life as a Mathematician–really! | My Walkabout

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Thoughts and reflections on school and learning. My life as a Mathematician–really! October 21, 2010. I am a mathematician, really I am. I went to college. And received a degree in Mathematics, so that makes me a mathematician. For 15 years I shared my knowledge and love of math with students, as I taught math (and loved everyday of it). Now that my time as a math teacher is done I still use mathematics. I use logic and problem solving strategies when I write the master schedule for my school. I hadn&#82...

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Embracing Failure Again | Back2skool

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Technology lessons from the classroom…. Warts and All… →. May 24, 2013. Recently, I presented my PhD proposal before a review panel at the university where I’m currently studying and teaching. Those who have been through the process know how gruelling it can be to have your ideas placed under the microscope. For those who haven’t, a proposal review it’s a process that’s almost a cross between making a sales pitch, delivering a carefully-scripted monologue of Shakespearean proportions (not quality! You ar...

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Back2skool | Technology lessons from the classroom… | Page 2

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Technology lessons from the classroom…. Newer posts →. November 15, 2013. Last week saw the end of my first year as a teacher at university. Before primary and secondary colleagues reading this think oh, the life! I should point out that I’ll be kept quite busy with marking, research, PhD and future planning up until Christmas eve, and I hope to be back in January teaching during the summer school period. Meanwhile, I’m continuing to map out the changes in my thinking, planning and research for the futur...