Equity DistancingOver the last few weeks, I have viewed, mostly through social media, an outpouring of support for those affected directly and indirectly…Mar 18, 2020Mar 18, 2020
Don’t seek buy-in, seek commitmentI hear the term buy-in used in many circles. It’s been used widely in business, and I have listened to it at many education conferences…Oct 23, 2018Oct 23, 2018
Where have you gone, #GoOpen……our nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you, wu, wu, wu…Sep 27, 20181Sep 27, 20181
EdTech and School Culture RevisitedThis week, and many weeks before this week I have been reflecting a lot on the tools we provide students and teachers in the classroom…Sep 20, 2018Sep 20, 2018
Going Open Beyond the HypeBefore October 2015, when the #GoOpen movement began and helped inform educators and district leaders about the impact of openly licensed…Jul 6, 2017Jul 6, 2017
Student led learning designTwo weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting Lawrence Public Schools in Lawrence, KS. It was my first trip to Kansas and aside from…May 16, 20175May 16, 20175
Reflecting on leadershipSomeone very special in my life recently recommended I read “How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. This book was first…Jan 12, 2017Jan 12, 2017
Step Back and Focus With Instructional RoundsWhat you are about to read is nothing new, nor is it innovative. But, it is common sense and I find myself continually in conversations…Jan 6, 2017Jan 6, 2017
Step Forward and #GoOpenOn October 29th, 2015 the US Department of Education launched #GoOpen. The purpose was, and still is to expand and accelerate the use of…Oct 31, 2016Oct 31, 2016
A Spark in Williamsfield: Open Education One Year LaterOne year ago today I was on a plane to Peoria, IL. My final destination would be Williamsfield, IL which is home to the Williamsfield…Sep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2016