In my first few years teaching and coaching, I would get approached by the middle school and youth coaches about my incoming freshmen. I would hear all the horror stories on kids. One Big mistake I made early in my young career was listening to these people and their conclusion on who kids really were… Continue reading It Doesn’t Matter What You Think!
Green Horns
I’d compare my first experience with Touchcast to that of a first year snow crabber’s who are called “Green Horns” season in the Baron Sea on the show “Deadliest Catch”. I almost fell over board numerous times and I wanted to quit, but getting off the boat wasn’t an option. Touchcast became fun but starting… Continue reading Green Horns
Rookie Card
My rookie card above was made using Google Drawing. Google Drawing is a great tool that can be used on multiple devices. I could imagine groups of students completing a graphic design project working on the same document from different locations. The format of Google Drawing is different but easy to figure out. Aurasma… Continue reading Rookie Card
EXIT TICKETS ARE BUZZER BEATERS
Time management is a constant teacher concern. Teachers have all been there- the clock is counting down and we are trying to get our “exit ticket” off like the Golden State Warriors offense moving the basketball around looking for that last second Steph Curry buzzer beater. Many teacher’s including myself sacrifice the exit ticket when… Continue reading EXIT TICKETS ARE BUZZER BEATERS
Branding Tradition
“Don’t be like those guys who think they have it all figured out- Once one of these guys think they’re the smartest guy in the room, remember you’re probably the dumbest” -Al Thomas This was something one of my mentors and the late great Maryland Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame football coach Al Thomas… Continue reading Branding Tradition
The Way I See it! 