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Beginning to Reflect

Beginning to Reflect

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I work as a technology integration specialist, an instructional coach if you will. Every year my role is different. The focus keeps changing and it takes on different dimensions. At times I am evangelist, troubleshooter, tinker, researcher, dreamer, clerk, record keeper, obstacle and teacher. As the summer begins I look back on the past year and the work I have done within my district and with educators outside the district. I am beginning to reflect on the highs and lows, strengths and weaknesses,…

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The People I Learn With

The People I Learn With

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I had a great time this weekend meeting and learning with and from some terrific people. I meet with the people in my MassCUE network, and some of the people who make up my twitter network at the New England Tweet up. I met people connected to a virtual network and those that network face to face. I met people not associated with any of my networks. I learned from them all. There has been some chatter lately about the…

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Changing the Learning Environment, Part 1

Changing the Learning Environment, Part 1

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Ryan Bretag’s March post** …Aren’t Good Enough, really hit on something I have been struggling with myself. In my responsive post I listed some questions I am focusing on and will discuss with anyone who will listen. Here are my thoughts on my first questions. How do we get teachers/administrators to use and see the value of these tools for themselves and their students? (In my opinion Hurdle #1) First let me preface that the educators who ‘get it’ sign…

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Response to Aren’t Good Enough

Response to Aren’t Good Enough

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Ryan Bretag’s recent post …Aren’t Good Enough has hit a cord with me. I commented on the post, but felt the need for a longer response. Ryan speaks to two issues that have been haunting him for some time; Pockets of Greatness aren’t Good Enough Learning spaces that live and die with the teacher aren’t Good Enough Now I cling to these pockets of greatness or excellence as a sign of hope. There are days I am so overwhelmed by…

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