I love the international idea exchanges that are empowered by the edublogosphere and more broadly by read/write web tools. Not only is it amazing to have the chance to learn from and even collaborate with other educators in other nations, but it is also interesting to observe differences in speech, behavior, and perspectives. A few weeks ago I participated in an...

Hello from Edmond, Oklahoma, where my family and I have started the rather overwhelming task of sorting out boxes from our previous residence and finding new places for all this “stuff.” Sorting out your possessions when moving, particularly as we are going from a 4 bedroom to a 3 bedroom home for awhile, is challenging but also worthwhile in many ways....

Wes has graciously agreed to look after the fort while I take about a 10 day holiday. I had the privilege of doing some guest work for him a few weeks ago and now he’s returning the favour. For those of you not familar with Wes’ work, he is one of the most prolific edubloggers, not to mention a top rate presenter. Not to put any pressure on him but...