Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?

David Pogue, technology columnist for the NY Times, made my day with his collection of suggestions for the next-generation of online shorthand. This seemed especially timely for me as the kids came back this week with gadgets aplenty. I find myself repeatedly cautioning kids about the dangers of texting and walking in crowded hallways. Those […]

When your first post ever on LeaderTalk gets picked up for publication by the NAESP, that’s a tough act to follow in my subsequent posts. Although I’m proud that my article is being featured as a September / October Web Exclusive on their website, I can’t even access the full article!!

I’m a card-carrying NASSP member, […]

Sequence : Gene of my life
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First, have you seen this? I thought I’d seen some complex organizational schemes, but this one is incredible. Elegant in its simplicity, yet amazingly comprehensive. [via 43F]
Second, if you’re in graduate school and you use a Mac, you need to […]

One of the great things about coming to a new school this year is an opportunity to meet new people and explore innovative teaching. One of the most impressive things I’ve seen so far is the product of last year’s pilot class, “Geometry in Construction.”
Students who were recruited for the GiC class were not […]

I know there have been ways to unlock your iPhone that involved soldering, but I’m not about to apply my awful soldering skills to a $500 device. However, the combination of this legit-looking software unlock and refurb iPhones available at $100 off MSRP might be too good for me to pass up.

Blogging’s been slow lately as our teachers reported back on Monday. As the master schedule guru, I’ve had a busy week as we’ve enrolled 100 more students than expected and were already using almost every room every period. (Again - you can teach band in a portable, right?)
During the course of the week, all of […]

Consider signing up your blog to participate in Blog Action Day. It’s all about mass participation for the greater good, and I have to admit that I kind of like that.
On October 15, 2007, bloggers around the world will post on this year’s theme: The Environment
Bring your own slant and make it relevant to you, […]

I was perusing my iTunes library this afternoon and this strange combo made me chuckle. One of my favorite bloggers and one of my favorite early-90s rappers. So I’m passing it along to those who know Scott’s work.
As you can see, I have rather eclectic musical tastes. Hey - it’s Saturday!

If you haven’t seen the interesting discussion I’ve been having with Michelle, let me bring you up to speed. Michelle is looking for some help getting herself organized for the upcoming school year and has asked for my input. I am not a guru, but I’ve offered some help in the form of brainstorming possible […]

After reading everyone else’s wonderful submissions to the 8 Things meme, it looks like I’ve been tagged by Principal Miller. And let me tell you, kids: When Principal Miller talks, you listen!
The rules:

List 8 random facts about yourself
At the end of your post, choose (tag) 8 people and list their names, linking to them
Leave a […]