You cannot make decisions by looking at a spreadsheet.
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What’s Your Problem!?
If you haven’t taken the time to clearly define your problem, you will chase your tail adding more and more onto teachers’ plates.
Beware Information! Look For Solutions.
As a teacher, I painted myself into a corner by constantly looking for more information. I’d read books by university professors, I’d go to conferences and listen to people talk, I’d subscribe to newsletters, and listen to podcasts. What did all of this information give me? Confusion. Anxiety. And the feeling of being overwhelmed. After […]
I Didn’t Need *More* Ideas
As a teacher, I’d start by grabbing new ideas. But I didn’t need more ideas. I needed solutions!
Sharpening Questions
With some small changes, we can turn fluffy opinion questions into thought-provoking evaluation questions.
PD Rule: Speak from Experience
The key to a great presentation? Only talk about things you have actually, personally done. Oh, and always start with your failure!
When Too Much “Depth” Leads To Simplicity
Here’s the most common mistake I’ve seen in implementing Depth and Complexity. And I made it too!