August 16, 2022 It’s time for “The Pulse”, a collection of things that I have found interesting lately and that are keeping me going. It’s a short one this week as we officially launched the new school year with students back on campus! Red text are clickable links. Check them out!
100 Posts in 100 Days Celebrate, Celebrate!Yes, it’s a double celebration day. Celebration #1May 1 – Aug 8. 100 Days. 100 Posts. Stories, opinions, random thoughts, photos…It has been an eclectic mix of ideas, some certainly more thought out and developed than others. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. I’ve been more consistent than ever… More #100!! Celebration & What’s Next
100 Posts in 100 Days As this new school year starts, I took a breath yesterday and wrote a short piece about downtime. Our bodies and our brains need downtime to recharge and rejuvenate. Downtime does not necessarily mean turning off our minds or neglecting thoughts and feelings. In fact, it’s the opposite. It can… More #99: Presence
100 Posts in 100 Days The last two weeks have been Full. Yes, with a capital “F”. Several overlapping activities including: 7 days of orientation activities for new faculty7 days of providing professional learning sessions for new and returning faculty7 social events, dinners, and happy hours with new and returning faculty7 social events, dinners, and… More #98: Downtime
100 Posts in 100 Days It’s time for “The Pulse”, a collection of things that I have found interesting lately and that are keeping me going. Red text are clickable links. Check them out! Jon Batiste’s Performance of Blackbird (Video) I’ve written about our school’s focus on deeper learning and the work of Jal… More #97: The Pulse
100 Posts in 100 Days The last several posts have felt “fast and furious” to me. I’ve written them in real time in the week our teachers are returning to campus. Every educator knows how full these weeks are. The lists of plans to be made, materials to be prepared, conversations to be had, and… More #96: One More Thing
100 Posts in 100 Days Our faculty and staff are in the throes of preparing to usher in the new school year for our students next Monday. We are in the throes of professional learning, planning, and preparation. I’ve been paying particular attention to how we support teachers and their learning this week. (See… More #95: Engaging Teachers’ Curiosity and Creativity
100 Posts in 100 Days In the last 2 posts, “Make ‘Em Beg” and “Professional Learning Environments”, I was exploring how we can create learning cultures for teachers that encourage exploration and provide support. I have been contemplating three questions: How have we arranged their learning environment so that they can take full advantage and… More #94: Nudges
100 Posts in 100 Days Yesterday’s post, “Make ‘Em Beg” wasn’t about making anyone beg at all, but rather, it was about creating conditions that pique curiosity and motivate teachers to be continuous learners. I noted three questions I want to pay attention to this week as our faculty and staff return to campus:… More #93: Professional Learning Environments
100 Posts in 100 Days I used to have a gingham plush dog toy in my office. It was when I worked as a professional development coordinator in US public school district. The toy was a gift from a colleague that symbolized our work and an idea that had been shared with us by… More #92: “Make ‘Em Beg”