This week we had to move from the field to the MPH due to setting up for the PTO’s annual bazaar that’s happening tomorrow. As I sat and watched the kids playing volleyball I noticed the following. To be clear, this isn’t supposed to be a sweeping generalisation about the attitudes or behaviors of boys vsContinue reading “Lessons from Lunch Duty”
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Learning While Leading
Technology in the classroom opens up a myriad of questions, but also presents fantastic opportunities. Students have been using technology inappropriately since the beginning of education (finger nails on the chalkboard, games of pencil break, spitballs, those jumping things you make with paper clips). Our job is to present students with technology use that enhancesContinue reading “Learning While Leading”
Sharing is Caring and Full of Opportunities
As I mentioned last week, I recently made the decision to work through the ISTE Coaching Academy series. I shared the idea with my PLN and it has quickly grown into more than I anticipated. Recent conversations have led to the set up an online community for Technology Coaches in AISA. I made the request toContinue reading “Sharing is Caring and Full of Opportunities”
Projects and Organization
This week absolutely flew by. I’ve got enough projects in the works that it is definitely keeping me on my toes. This week I submitted my Google Certified trainer application as I’m wrapping up the series of Certified Educator trainings for our staff. I’m not sure what the results of the trainings will be.Continue reading “Projects and Organization”
L'eggo my Ego
Sometimes the best laid plans just don’t work out. Sometimes, when you really want to tell someone to quit complaining and just do what you need to do, you really need to just sit still and listen. Sometimes, when you only get to ask two of your three questions, someone gets the wrong idea. And sometimes,Continue reading “L'eggo my Ego”
L’eggo my Ego
Sometimes the best laid plans just don’t work out. Sometimes, when you really want to tell someone to quit complaining and just do what you need to do, you really need to just sit still and listen. Sometimes, when you only get to ask two of your three questions, someone gets the wrong idea. And sometimes,Continue reading “L’eggo my Ego”
A Post From the Bleachers
This week my post comes from the bleachers as I’m on my weekly lunch duty assignment. One of the things I love about our middle school is the freedom the students have during their lunch. They have multiple areas, all outdoors, where they can purchase and enjoy their lunch, and they are free to hitContinue reading “A Post From the Bleachers”
From the Couch
This week my reflect and write notification popped up while I was away from the office. Specifically while I was kicked back on my couch. Unfortunately, it isn’t a holiday or a fun personal day, but a sick day for my little one. We had to leave school early today to take her to theContinue reading “From the Couch”
Priorities, Plants & Plinko days
Here we are on another Friday afternoon. I’ve taken care of an apple for my afternoon snack and I’m ready to reflect. I’m finding my most difficult challenge to be the part of the job that I also like the most. The constant change of attention that comes from staff stopping by for help, emails forContinue reading “Priorities, Plants & Plinko days”
Getting in the Flow or "The Slow Clap"
My first full week of the school year is complete. So far, I absolutely love what I do. It is completely different everyday, full of puzzles, people and practice. I’m dedicated to looking at this with the beginner’s mind as I go through each day. My colleagues come to me for help and to learn but IContinue reading “Getting in the Flow or "The Slow Clap"”
Ryan Harwood 