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...
Canvas hosted their first Global Twitter Chat today. It was hosted by Canvas Badge Jedi Jared Ward. I was able to attend the full hour. It was great to hear from Canvas users around the world. I added some new people to my PLN and learned about some new tools to check out. Below are some of my personal highlights. I look forward to more of these opportunities from Canvas. [ View the story "My Takeaways from 1st #CanvasChat" on Storify ]