“Navigating ‘The Next New Thing’ in education comes with its set of challenges and tensions, something I experienced many times while I was in the classroom. Teacher preparation is key, with a pressing need for professional development…”  link.medium.com/4n8f3VtD6Jb

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How I feel about myself when I think of the many times classroom was emphasizing performance instead of learning.

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GREAT new episode out today! LISTEN HERE->EduTechGuys.com #education #edtech #edutech #teacher #teacher s #students #classroom #school #principals #Podcast #podcasters

The WeTeach_CS team wants to send a very special 'Thank You!' to our 2024 WeTeach_CS Summit sponsors!

➡️ @google
➡️ VEX Robotics
➡️ College Board
➡️ @microsoft
➡️ Texas Instruments Education
➡️ Piper

I had the pleasure of representing VEX Robotics with our new Director of CS Education Jimmy Lin Wonderful conference - amazing things happening at HCIL
And the cake was great also 🍰😃

I’m honored to be included in
DA magazine Top 100 Education Influencers of 2024 with so many wonderful educators.
It's a privilege to be recognized alongside so many that work daily to make positive changes. Thank you, District Administration Magazine!

Our pleasure. Terrific event.

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So much to love in this video. Few things make me happier than a Professional Learning Community of educators, all working together to build their capacity and create meaningful learning experiences for their students. Kudos Santa Ana USD

🎉🤖 A group of teachers recently spent a day immersed in robotics education, honing coaching skills and fostering collaboration. With 50 elementary schools engaged, we're advancing in VEX and programming together, brightening the future of STEM!
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Share some love today.♥️ #143Day #143Day inPA

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I am again looking forward to attending HCIL’s 41st Annual Symposium this week at the University of Maryland. This event features faculty and students sharing ongoing research in AI, data visualization, accessibility, and more. hcil.umd.edu/hcil-symposium…

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I recently had a great time chatting with Frederick Buskey on the Assistant Principal Podcast. theassistantprincipal.transistor.fm/189

My book details how to move assessment from being teaching to student centered.
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