Tech for Teaching

Yes, I said it. As teachers, we are often pathetic. We blow it, and embarrass the profession. It's not that we…

Using technology is scary. Putting it in play in our class often strikes fear. In my building I have colleagues who hav…

Yes, I have an addiction to web tools. Call me crazy, or just a glutton for sign-up forms. Too often I find myself tryi…

This post is not meant to be controversial or to ask teachers to act outside of the guidelines/suggestions of your scho…

I have been getting rather bored with the pattern of homework assignments I have given. I have noticed the kids have be…

Let's admit it, as teachers we have really become quite presumptuous. Yes, I am a teacher. I make this statement b…

Maybe I get too sentimental. Maybe I am a softy. Whatever the case, this year I am teaching 4th grade. This is the top …

I am a father of one amazing little boy. When we adopted him from Ethiopia, the caregivers assured us that he was calm.…

Please check out a new page I am building. There is recognition by Brian Selznick and Wendy Orr. Click here .

In my last post, I mentioned some fun things I am doing to finish out the school year. One of the great activities we d…

Some of my favorite films involve characters who overcome the obstacles in their life to reach an ambitious goal. I…

Me Manifesto: Spilling it Plainly on Storybird

I believe I have stated before that my teaching situation is unique. I teach at a very rural school, with limited techn…