One of the things I love most about being around young children, is their passionate and fierce sense of curiosity. It defines their genius. Why is the sky blue? Who discovered the world? How did the sun get so hot? Where did toothpaste come from? And...
Read more >>Worth Ave. Group has sent me this post that beautifully sums up digital literacy and why it is important. You might find it useful in your day to day work! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Literacy...
Read more >>We’ve all experienced stress before, and I’m sure most of you would love some ways to deal with it. Here are some of Candace Webb’s great thoughts on stress that can benefit everyone! Enjoy! When problems exist, anxiety increases; leaders...
Read more >>Earlier this week, I posted my reflections to Seth Godin’s new education manifesto: Stop Stealing Dreams. I am excited to take the conversation farther with my friend and colleague, Steve Hargadon. He will be hosting a panel that includes Patrick...
Read more >>This is a guest post written by Jodi Okun (@JodiOkun), College Advisor and host of the #CollegeCash Twitter Chat. I am excited to be this week’s special guest. As Jodi and I talked about a topic that would be of interest to parents, college students,...
Read more >>Anne Goiran-Bevelhimer has been a pioneer in the online teaching industry and a role model to students everywhere. Please enjoy her wonderful post on writing ability, and I hope you get some good ideas for your own teaching strategies! __________________________________________________________________________________________ Hi...
Read more >>As parents we are raised to have a dream for our kids—we want them to be happy, adjusted, successful. We want them to live meaningful lives, to contribute in positive ways, and to find and live a life that matters. And the ticket for making that...
Read more >>A tweet this morning from my friend, @iain2008 lead me to the following post: Creating a Better Future for Children by John D. Walker, M.D. It has been said that ” the only way to predict the future is to create it.”We can make it happen....
Read more >>Youth media art is the ultimate challenge to the status quo in the education system. District and education industry leaders seem unable to guide us into a truly 21st Century 24/7 individualized and customized learning system. The digital toolbox is limitless....
Read more >>Whether you are a teacher, parent, relative, boss, or fellow community member, each of us has a chance to make a positive and impactful difference in a child’s life. But in order to do this, we must carefully consider this question: What do you think...
Read more >>A great new post from Lucia Smith on the ways that online education in the form of e- learning can benefit career enthusiasts. She has shared here a few benefits of pursuing an e-learning program. Enjoy, and try these great tips in your own institution! __________________________________________________________________________________________ E-learning...
Read more >>For the past year, my Tuesday nights have been filled with insights and inspiration from the worlds top leaders who faithfully gather on Twitter for one of the most powerful and productive chat streams on Twitter: #leadershipchat The chat is co-hosted...
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