7 Things Meme

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I was tagged for this meme by Lori Sheldon over at Keystone Moments. It has taken me awhile to think about this because most likely if there are 7 things people don’t know about me, it’s probably for good reason!

I’m terrified of not providing the very best for my children.
I’m an optimist [...]

Learning to Coach

Recently, I attended a one day workshop with Stephen Barkley from PLS. As a technology coach, it was odd at first to find myself in a room full of non-tech type people. There were literacy coaches, math coaches, and administrators in attendance. In the end, I found the day to be enjoyable and super informative. [...]

Surfing, the new driving?

How about we give kids license to drive at 15 and say here you go! Have at it! No way, right?!
Like driving, learning to use technology is a skill that requires instruction, guidance, practice and has to be taken seriously. Just like driving, surfing can be fun. But in the same way, there are rules [...]

Doodle 4 Google

It’s that time again! Sharpen your pencils and ask your students what they wish for the world?

Doodle 4 Google, is a competition where Google invites K-12 students to play around with the Google homepage logo and see what new designs they come up with. This year’s theme is “What I Wish for the World.”
From the [...]

Book Blog Collaboration Opportunity!

A fourth grade class has started a blog for classrooms to converse about an amazing book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
They will have regular discussions via the blog and will have projects to implement at certain points. Please email Erik Wittmer at erikwittmer@gmail.com if you are interested in joining this group. The project will be getting [...]