Category Archives: Uncategorized

Emphasize Empathy

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

Empathy in students entering college has declined a jaw-dropping 40% Since 2000! Think about that a minute… This finding from a study of empathy in over 14,000 college students, by University of Michigan researchers, caused quite a stir when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Chemistry of Culture White Paper

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

My new White Paper, The Chemistry of Culture, was released at the 2018 Model Schools Conference in Orlando, FL. It is available at the link below: https://goo.gl/87RrjR

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

If Your Culture is Broken, You Can’t Fix Anything else

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

The most important question a student will ask a teacher is, “Why do I need to know this?” The most important question a teacher can ask a principal is, “Why do I need to do this?” If we don’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Culture is Destiny

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

I started writing this Blog because I’ve been thinking about and studying how best to use technology in the classroom for over 30 years, and I thought I could contribute to the topic. After all, I was “flipping” my classroom … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Rigor and Relevance in Asia

Posted on June 13, 2014 by

Rigor and Relevance in Asia Recently I returned from doing extended work in Asia. This trip was one of the most unique and exciting learning experiences of my career. I was invited by the government of Taiwan to lead a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

BYOD: Is It Right For You?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by

BYOD: Is It Right For You?  Is Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD, really the best way to provide more students access to technology in the classroom? I’ve been asked that question a lot lately and it will be the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Technology and the Transition to the Common Core

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Technology and the Transition to the Common Core As more schools and school districts across the country continue to dig deeper into the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Assessments by which they will be measured, there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment