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Lost in Space
Lately, being in my office has been causing feelings of claustrophobia. The tether to my desk has seemed more like a steel chain – email, paperwork and a plethora of issues trapping me in a space that is reasonably effective for rote completion of tasks, but seems to squelch efforts at creativity. This has me … Continue reading
Imagination is Morally Wrong: Lesson from Phineas and Ferb
I am not ashamed to admit that I enjoy watching Phineas and Ferb with my daughter. I have seen many episodes, enjoyed the humor, but rarely have I had any “a-ha” moments while watching the inventive pair of boys, their pet platypus and his evil genius nemesis – Dr. Doofenschmirtz. This changed over our holiday … Continue reading
What am I doing?
This week, I attended the Virtual Schools Symposium (iNacol) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attending conferences, and leaving with a nauseating mix of frustration, excitement, confusion and a multitude of questions has become a common occurrence. This conference was no different. I am sitting on my return flight to Phoenix, sorting through a plethora of notes and … Continue reading
Change Begins with Me
The reason things stay the same is because we stay the same. For things to change, we must change. ~ Eric Jensen Lately, I have been struggling with the issue of change. Specifically, I am looking at one area of our school that I believe has become a vicious cycle of despair for both our … Continue reading
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
A teacher shared this video with me this morning. I honestly don’t know very much about the program, but I was intrigued by the story of a teacher using a shared interest, hip-hop, to reach a group of students who were likely dismissed as a lost causes. Growing up in rural Kansas, more than a … Continue reading
Jeff Delp
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