Summer is STEAMing
No matter what you call it, STEM/STEAM/STREAM is making its way through classrooms and changing the face of education. Teaching is not...
ISO Feedback
Process is just as important, if not more important, than product. I am currently in the process of developing an action research plan,...
The Path to Innovation
Innovation, or information and communication technology projects, require a plan. As teachers, we do not start our day without lesson...
I Love PIE
My class is reading a story right now called From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. The students are so interested, on the...
What makes a successful ICT project?
People say that you are more likely to reach goals when you write them down. It is no different when it comes to information and...
Stop and Talk
Part of the scientific method is sharing results, because what good is a new finding if it is not shared? Part of our innovation plan and...
"Make Learning Fun"
It’s a typical Tuesday at the elementary school. Teachers are running around to make copies, attending meetings, instructing students,...
Affective is Effective
People say “mind over matter” when they are taking on a challenge. When taking on change, people should say “heart over matter” because...
Innovation - The Time is Now
Most people in the world would agree that change is difficult although necessary. However, leading and driving the change, being...
Communicate to Innovate
What a whirlwind. “Wow, I am innovative! I’m ahead of the game! I’ve been trying new and exciting things in my classroom that transform...