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So beautiful I had to share.

So beautiful I had to share.

Our world is amazing, get out, get your kids out. Natural beauty will find you when you least expect it.
About me

About me

I was recently complimented on my “About Me” page linked from my portfolio, I realized I don’t link to here on disrupt.ED. I was asked how I created the graphic, whether I drew it or used an online tool. I drew it in Adobe Illustrator and in Photoshop. I decided...
It's Time For a Learning Revolution

It’s Time For a Learning Revolution

Let’s raise kids to dream big and think different. America will need to re-kindle the innovative spirit that has propelled in the past. It’s a do or die moment. Bring on the learning revolution! An amazingly well written article by a sixteen year old high school student. When discussing No...
Is competition good for student learning?

Is competition good for student learning?

Many of the thoughts I share here come from my years as an elementary teacher but I also get inspired by conversations I have with my wife. As many teachers know, if your spouse is not a teacher then they just don’t “get it.” Luckily we both understand the need...
TED 1: Jae Rhim Lee: My mushroom burial suit | TED Ideas Worth Spreading Video Series

TED 1: Jae Rhim Lee: My mushroom burial suit | TED Ideas Worth Spreading Video Series

I am often fascinated by the talks held at TED and I thought I would share some of my favorites, or talks that make me ask questions. I would love to hear your thoughts as well.   Eco-Friendly burial plans. Interesting facts about cremation and the pollutants it distributes. This talk...
"What If …"? (the "Essay")... My idea for the future

“What If …”? (the “Essay”)… My idea for the future

I have been kicking an idea around in my head for quite a while now. With all of the talk of data and teacher accountability I tried to think of ways to help teachers and students deal with such a mess of information. I kept coming back to my experience...
Technology In Education - Why?

Technology In Education – Why?

Via Scoop.it – Educational technology and Moodle I just finished reading an article over at Technology In Education that I found to actually help answer what the title asks: Technology In Education – Why? This is Reason Ten from the article, it isn’t my favorite reason, but it is one of the...
LearnBoost free online gradebook, lesson planner, attendance, reporting and calendar

LearnBoost free online gradebook, lesson planner, attendance, reporting and calendar

As I search and seach for a new job, I just discovered a site I hadn’t seen before. I am no longer teaching but my wife is. She teaches second grade at my former school. A few days ago she asked me about the gradebook I used last year. She...
When did we stop teaching? Part  II: Recognizing your Staff

When did we stop teaching? Part II: Recognizing your Staff

This post may start off sounding petty, however, I feel the best way to get to my point is to describe my experience over the last eleven years. In Part I: I outlined the basics of the eMINTS program. When offered the opportunity to participate, I jumped at it. I knew...
When did we stop teaching? Part I

When did we stop teaching? Part I

I know when I did. I stopped teaching this last school year when I realized I couldn’t make the difference I wanted to. I have been an elementary school teacher for 11 years and I decided to hang up my hat and pursue a career where I feel that I...
Student Goals in Moodle

Student Goals in Moodle

It is that time of year when my students begin to seem a little, “off.” They are losing focus and enthusiasm and are looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas break. I thought I would try something new to help them refocus on school. I had each student write a simple...
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And I am back…

I have been away from my blog since November of 2011, whew it’s been awhile. Much has happened in those 10 months. I am now employed by PetWise Websites (http://www.petwisewebsites.com/) and I am loving my job. I was hired as...

I’m Employed

I have found an amazing job! I will get back to blogging when I get comfortable with work.
So beautiful I had to share.

So beautiful I had to share.

Our world is amazing, get out, get your kids out. Natural beauty will find you when you least expect it.
About me

About me

I was recently complimented on my “About Me” page linked from my portfolio, I realized I don’t link to here on disrupt.ED. I was asked how I created the graphic, whether I drew it or used an online tool. I...
It's Time For a Learning Revolution

It’s Time For a Learning Revolution

Let’s raise kids to dream big and think different. America will need to re-kindle the innovative spirit that has propelled in the past. It’s a do or die moment. Bring on the learning revolution! An amazingly well written article by...
Mayfly simple desktop background

Mayfly simple desktop background

I love the website Simple Desktops. I can browse through there for hours. I find such simple illustrations to be inspiring. I made a custom shape for Photoshop to create such a desktop. I wanted the colors to be simple and not...
Free Photoshop mayfly custom shape

Free Photoshop mayfly custom shape

Is competition good for student learning?

Is competition good for student learning?

Many of the thoughts I share here come from my years as an elementary teacher but I also get inspired by conversations I have with my wife. As many teachers know, if your spouse is not a teacher then they...
Adding the MasteryConnect Widget to Wordpress tutorial

Adding the MasteryConnect Widget to WordPress tutorial

Make sure you backup your files before making any changes. I saw someone mention a new simple snippet of code to add the Common Core Standards to your website. The code comes from MasteryConnect and is simple to add to your...
TED 1: Jae Rhim Lee: My mushroom burial suit | TED Ideas Worth Spreading Video Series

TED 1: Jae Rhim Lee: My mushroom burial suit | TED Ideas Worth Spreading Video Series

I am often fascinated by the talks held at TED and I thought I would share some of my favorites, or talks that make me ask questions. I would love to hear your thoughts as well.   Eco-Friendly burial plans. Interesting...
Part II: Facebook Poll - Help me get hired! A new approach to supplement my application

Part II: Facebook Poll – Help me get hired! A new approach to supplement my application

I imagine my friends, family, and followers on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ are getting tired of me asking for help, but one must do what one must do. All I ask is for forgiveness for me spamming you with requests...
Jux | Great tool for presenting online content: Great review.

Jux | Great tool for presenting online content: Great review.

Launched in March this year, Jux is a platform that lets users create their own site and publish their content. Somewhere in between a tweet and a full-blown blog, Jux allows you to get text, image and video content up...
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