Header image source: Unsplash So often the daily practice of writing can seem frustrating and lack purpose. There are the days that the words flow and there are the days that my brain goes missing in action. One of the ways that I jolt my writing into action is by typing up my post it... Continue Reading →
Photo by Jens Lelie I'm hearing this constantly on Twitter following some powerful student Ignite speeches at the recent ISTE conference in San Antonio. The implication that great student learning only happens when teachers get out of the way is a false dichotomy. It implies that the students succeed despite us. I bet behind the scenes... Continue Reading →
And just like that, it was gone! It had such promise. It had been on your mind forever and you were determined that this time you had its measure. But it eluded you...again...as it always does. As the excuses pile up; "Life got in the way", "I ran out of time", "It just wasn't meant... Continue Reading →
I love books. Since I could read I have had my head buried in a book. I read anything I could get my hands on. When I ran out of books, I reached for anything. Not sure there are many nearly 40-year-old males who have read all the Babysitter's Club books (Thanks sis). My local... Continue Reading →
Your laptop is ready. A cup of freshly brewed coffee sits next to you. You're ready. You sit poised. You start. Then nothing comes out. Nada. Zilch. Nothing. Sound familiar? Writing is challenging. I'd like to say that the words flow from my fingers but I would be bullshitting you. There are days where it... Continue Reading →
Where does all your time go? What has the greatest impact on your daily energy and is it the right use of your time? I have long pursued living a deliberate life. A life where my energy is used in the right places. Where conscious decisions lead to a better home and work life. We... Continue Reading →
How do you power down? What strategies do you use to switch off from the pressures and pull of work? What conscious steps do you take to transition from work to home? What routines and habits do you have that allow you leave work at your front door step? How are you present at home?... Continue Reading →
The "challenge/skill" ratio is listed in the 'Rise of Superman' by Steven Kotler as one of the most important triggers of flow. Flow is what Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, calls the 'optimal experience'. Csíkszentmihályi lists ten core components of flow, which I won't go into detail in this post. I do have however want to pick one... Continue Reading →
"Dad, why are people always rushing?" This was a question my six-year-old daughter Zara spurted out as we were driving to school last week. On that day, we weren't rushing to get to school. In fact, we were early. The question came from her constant observation of people in a hurry to get somewhere. The... Continue Reading →
A Digital Leader program is more than using technology to assist learning. It is about building self-worth and confidence. It is about building human capital. The success of our program is the human story. One story stands out for sure. Joe (not his real name) began at our school in Year 4. At his previous... Continue Reading →
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