Learner. Educator. Author. Teaching in Hawaii by way of Thailand (ISB), Tunisia, Hungary, and Ecuador. Home is Here.
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Grateful to be recently published. Thanks for reading: globalonlineacademy.org/insi…
Buffalo Nations first walk about. Jill Falcon Ranker invites us to take time to pause and reflect on this extremely special place at the entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
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Summer's final days have me contemplating the start of another fantastic year with students. Hope this reflection stirs thoughts, feelings (and maybe even commentary) on the importance of belonging. Thank you for reading!
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Thank you for reading!
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Recent thoughts about something(s) needed in the field of education.
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My most recent reflections about the power of laughter. I invite you to read, even though it might not make you to laugh. Thanks!
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My most recent reflections. "I like to think that with such consciousness being developed, more and more students will wish to follow this age-old 'new' path." Thanks for reading and commenting.
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What might pathways and status-seeking monkeys have in common? Please read on to find out.
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Today my thoughts finally came together on the importance of focus as schools simply try to do too much. Thank you for reading.
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I continue to consider how anyone can listen and I hold close to one tenet: to truly listen, means you have stop talking. Our powers of listening are more nuanced than I thought. Thanks for "reading."
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Pleased to share this reflection on the power that might be realized when (not "if") we choose a path of greater responsibility and optimism. Happy New Year!
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Listening can be difficult but is vital. I hope you might "listen" to this reflection~"Why to Listen Like a Bird Watcher."
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I recently walked away from an evening of learning with a better understanding of how there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. I share my reflections in the following post. Thank you for reading.
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Hope this is more of a treat than a trick. Hopefully a point or two to consider, amidst the parent-teacher conference "season."
As always, thank you for reading.
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Valuable read and we are left with many questions to hopefully consider.
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Matt Piercy retweeted
How often are students asked what they really care about? How often are they provided time to observe their environment and determine problems? What happens if we begin to ask these questions? @mpiercy35 #PersonalizedLearning bit.ly/3SGrqtL
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"Officially" published as I got a little ahead with "pinning on the tail" before a round of edits. I hope reading this brings a fraction of the enjoyment I had while writing it. Thank you!
Matt Piercy retweeted
NEW on the Insights Blog! How to Cultivate Belonging in Online Spaces | "How might we create classrooms, or better yet, experiences where students know but also feel that who they are matters?"
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Excited to share this recent reflection about keeping the main thing, the main thing. Thanks for reading!
How to Cultivate Belonging in Online Spaces from @GOAlearning globalonlineacademy.org/insi…
Well worth a listen: lnkd.in/guMRjAsN
"Various member of the audience chimed in throughout the event to share experiences and insights with the group about implementing a growth mindset culture. Matt Piercy shared, “from time to time I call students “yetis.”