Category Archives: Professional Development

Creating a Content Strategy for Mobile Devices in the Classroom

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

I feel so fortunate to have been asked by the Center on Innovations in Learning (CIL), at Temple University, to prepare a classroom guide for content strategy and mobile devices. As most of you know, this has been a long-time passion … Continue reading →

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My First EdCamp in Boston!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

This past Saturday I attended EdCamp Boston. It was the first edcamp for me and I’ll confess, I was skeptical. I’ve been to other teacher-centric events before and they’ve often felt like what I always imagined cheerleader camp would feel … Continue reading →

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Attention problem? Let’s blame classroom technology!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

I don’t know how I managed to miss this story, but did you all see the piece in the NY Times a few weeks ago, Technology Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say?  If you didn’t, you should check it out.  The … Continue reading →

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A Simple Friday Feel-Good for Educators

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

This week I was really inspired by a piece that Kathy Cuff wrote for the Blanchard LeaderChat site, “Got a new employee? 3 ways to show you care.” Here is Kathy’s list of those 3 ways: 1.  Never reprimand a … Continue reading →

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Five Steps for a Successful Classroom Technology Implementation

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Today we have the good fortune to have a guest blogger, Ms. Erin Hommeland, who is a Professional Development and Classroom Technology Implementation Consultant.  She also has the advantage of being an amazing person.  Here she is…. –KM For the … Continue reading →

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