It was Columbus Day when I found myself exploring the Google “Explore” tool in Slides. Not unlike the famous explorer, this tool has been a bit controversial, as many people are upset that it replaced the “Research” tool that had become invaluable in both Google Slides and Google Docs. (Although you can still research using … Read more
As we watched the Presidential Debate the other night, I thought a lot about the art of disagreement. So many people allow emotions to control the argument when much more could be accomplished by having a civilized discussion about the facts. As I tweeted that night, even my dog was discouraged by the evening’s event. (To be … Read more
Thanks to my friend, Suzanne, for sharing this awesome video with me! In this video from Smarter Every Day, the host, Destin, demonstrates what really happens when you actually try to change your mind. I don’t mean when you switch to pizza instead of a hamburger. I mean when you try to change something your mind has … Read more
UPDATE: When published, the book title evolved to Beauty and the Beak. You can learn more about it here. And you can read about Deborah Lee Rose’s newest book, Astronauts Zoom! here. Deborah Lee Rose is an author who recently worked with a raptor biologist, Jane Veltkamp, to write the non-fiction book, Beauty and the Beak. … Read more
TED Ed Clubs are one way to encourage students to speak about their passions. In a recent e-mail from TED Ed that was chock full of resources, there was a reference to some video guides that are posted on YouTube to help speakers refine their presentations. You don’t need to be in a TED Ed … Read more
Mrs. Lasher’s incredible 5th grade GT students are currently hosting a “pop-up” museum at their school. Inspired by San Antonio’s new hands-on children’s museum, the DoSeum, the students designed their very own interactive exhibits, and invited select guests to visit. Here is the invitation they designed. The L.E.A.D. (Learn, Explore, And Discover) DoSeum consists of three rooms: … Read more