Why am I writing this personal entry? Well, it is not an attempt to gain any sympathy. It attempts to show what is possible if a clear intention and goal serve the learner's needs. In May of 2022 just near the end of another fantastic school year, I do not remember what happened. But, I was unable to finish the school year and was unable to teach the following year. Why? On May 21st, 2022, I fell down a flight of 16 stairs (luckily carpeted) from the 2nd to 1st story of our home. I was found at the bottom of the stairs. I was found foaming at the mouth. This would lead to a 2-month hospital stay which included an induced coma because my seizures would not stop, several rounds of lumbar punctures, and relearning basic physical movements like something as simple as being able to roll in the hospital bed. Simply put, when I was admitted to the hospital, I was diagnosed as being “critically ill.” Please take a moment and read those words: critically ill. They are not terms...
Earlier this week, I was fortunate enough to attend the ISTE 18 conference in Chicago. Now, I could spend days writing reflections on every session I attended because they were amazing. But I'm beginning the capstone project for my Master's on Monday. So, I don't have time for that type of post. But, what I have done is put together some of my biggest takeaways as GIFs with links to the associated session materials where available. Session Materials from Awesome Google Apps, Features, Tips & Tricks , & Online Tools You Never Knew About by Bret Gensburg Presentation from Dynamic Learning With G Suite by Kasey Bell Materials from Learner Profile, Backpack and Plan: Helping Discover the Purpose for Learning by Barbara Bray Materials from Ditch That Panel: Different, Innovative, Tech-Laden, Creative, Hands-on Teaching by Matt Miller and Ditch Panel Avengers Materials from EduProtocols: Break Free from Pre-Pack...