You might wonder when you first start watching this video why I would choose to put it on an education blog. But hang on for the last line, and you will understand. Even though this is a phone commercial obviously aimed at parents, the message definitely applies to teaching as well. For more inspirational videos … Read more
If you never had a chance to listen to “This I Believe” on NPR, then you have been missing out. Although the series does not air any longer, you can still access many of the recordings, and there are books available as well. The best way to describe these personal essays is this paragraph from … Read more
I absolutely love this video posted by Google in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week: Here is Google’s message on the YouTube page: “Thank you to the millions of passionate teachers who inspire curiosity in their classrooms…lesson after lesson, unit after unit, year after year. We’re fortunate to have had many of you in our lives, … Read more
Regular readers know that my Friday posts are usually reserved for less serious matters – Lego masterpieces or April Fool’s Day fun, for example. But I’m going to deviate from my typical Phun Phriday post today. I subscribe to A.J. Juliani’s digital magazine, “The Best and Next in Education.” In the most recent issue, Kyle … Read more