I’ve been fortunate enough the last two years to work as a Powerful Learning Practices Community Leader. I’ve played the role of utility man or 6th man depending on your sport of choice. It’s been enjoyable and has been a great personal learning experience both from a community building standpoint as well as simply connecting with passionate...

Last week I posted a rant entitiled, "We have to Stop Doing This to Teachers". I lamented about a number of conversations with teachers about the struggles of doing good work and dealing with change. Anytime you tag your post with the word "rant" it usually means there is some unfinished thoughts. (I guess you could say that about every one of...

I’ve been grabbling with this question for quite some time now. Influenced by this book as well as my own journey into a hybrid teaching situation, I’m more and more convinced answering the question, "what is face to face good for?" is one of the most important in education today. With the advent of technology and distance learning, I’ve...

Dan Meyer has been looking back at his short, albeit significant career as an educator. Someone left a comment wondering what he would attribute his growth over the past few years. In a word: “blogging.” In seven words: “blogging and probably using a digital projector.” The digital projector opened up my classroom and practice to visuals,...

I had the privilege of keynoting last week with Alec Couros as the TCEA Area 7 conference. Scott Floyd and crew did an amazing job of organizing this one day event complete with great wireless access, streaming video of most sessions, not to mention a wonderful BBQ and golf. We were treated like royalty. I come away from an event like this feeling blessed to know...

Alec and I presented last week at Tlt in Regina on our experience teaching undergrads and grads. The audio isn’t the greatest at all times but hopefully you’ll get a sense of the presentations. I’ve also embedded the Ustream below as well. Lazy Professors View more presentations from...