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Talk Like A Pirate Day is September 19th. It is the perfect day for you to deliver an engaging lesson the Teach Like A Pirate (TLAP) way. If you are not familiar with Dave Burgess or have heard about “the pirate thing” but are unsure what all the fuss is, that’s OK. This post will … read more »
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August 19th is World Humanitarian Day. It is a day designated by the United Nations to advocate for the safety and security of humanitarian aid workers, and for the survival, well-being, and dignity of people affected by crises. Humanitarian aid workers may be conceptually difficult for some students to understand. It may also be hard … read more »
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I first learned about the Triple E Framework through ISTE. A new book, Learning First, Technology Second, was being published about a framework…my ears perked up. The geeky tech coach that I am, collector of technology frameworks, was interested. I had a chance to meet Liz Kolb, the author of the book and the primary … read more »
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July 13th is “Embrace your Geekness” day. I just found out, and I’m very excited! If you were called a “geek” in the late 20th century, it meant that you were smart and tech-savvy. Today if you are a “geek” it means that you are an expert or well-informed enthusiast of almost any distinct social … read more »
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One of the first technology integration frameworks that I came into contact with was TPACK. It was my first year as a tech coach, and I was looking for information on how to do my job. I had been hired under a new initiative, and all of the tech coaches in the district were new … read more »