No matter who you are or where you're from, this pandemic has done some damage. It's by no means the same for all of us and I count myself as one of the fortunate ones in so many respects. Yet even as fortunate as I am, every once in a while I find myself going ...… Read the rest
Team sports have always been appealing to me. Playing hockey, baseball, football and basketball, I relished in what can be accomplished together but also being part of something outside of the competition. As a hockey and basketball player, I took as much pleasure in making a great pass as I did n scoring. Finishing is ...… Read the rest
You may want to read part 1 but I think this post does stand alone. In general, I think professional offerings will be expanded and diversified moving forward. More than ever, teachers are more comfortable with webinars, chats and courses. Since there is currently little to no face-to-face opportunities, it seems participants are more accepting ...… Read the rest
Starting in 2015, I decided to take time at the end of the year to celebrate my network. The randomness that I've always loved about Twitter is the chance encounters I've had both in-person and online but often stemming from a conversation on Twitter or just something that made me smile. I have no real ...… Read the rest
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While the pandemic is raising lots of questions about the future of schools and education and rightfully so, there isn't much talk about the future of professional learning. While virtual conferences and webinars have been around for a while, they only reached a small percentage of educators. Much like the early days of using technology ...… Read the rest