Cross Posted at the Huffington Post.  Want to instantly create better teachers? I know how. One word. Blogging. Now before you roll your eyes or accuse me of oversimplifying the very complex issue of teacher evaluation and monitoring hear me out. I began teaching in 1988. It was a tough job and thinking about getting better was superseded by survival instincts....

I began teaching in 1988. It was a tough job and thinking about getting better was superseded by survival instincts. Early on in my career, there were several documents that the province produced in support of improved professional development. I didn't pay much attention to these but one phrase I saw in those documents some 20 years ago stuck with me. Reflective...

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,...

Dan Meyer is at it again. Stirring up trouble and asking hard questions. That’s okay, in fact it’s good. While the specifics of his post might seem targeted at the small number of educators who regularly present at conferences and meetings, I think, and I’m sure Dan would agree it’s for all teachers. I sometimes post my slides here and even...

Dan Meyer  produced a fantastic 10 episode vodcast over the summer. We discuss his approach, his influences and the challenge of producing high quality, effective video. Show notes: Dan’s 10 videos Ze Frank David SimonThe WireGraphing Stories Summer Camp Video *My feed in itunes is not functioning. The feed validates but itunes says it’s wrong. Any help...