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Cache and Carry – My Week In International Education – Entry 2
Ed-Tech I’m Testing Recently, I've dived back into Google Sheets and got my Grade 5 students to cover all the basics required for making a line graph. I dubbed this the "7 Steps to Success in a Graph" and made sure to emphasize the importance of: Clear and concise...
Falling Upward – Richard Rohr
There are two parts to life. The start of the second part of our lives may begin without us even knowing, but that suffering is involved in " a deep invitation to something more." The second part of our journey begins with a sacrifice. For me that was breaking up with...
Cache and Carry – My Week In International Education – Episode 1
Following in the footsteps of two people I think are outstanding, James Clear and Tim Ferris, I will be doing a weekly reflection on my week in education. It will include: Ed-Tech I'm testing Teaching practice I'm trying YouTube video I'm watching A quote I am...
Virtual Learning Survival Guide
Today is February 16th, 2020, and instead of looking out at the Shanghai skyline (not much to see from my third-floor apartment), I am looking out at that sun setting over Patong beach in southern Thailand. I am here as it felt like a safer place to be, given the...
Calibrating Concentration Time
This weekend I experimented with my ideal concentration time for academic writing. I tried the Pomodoro technique but felt that it was too short at 25 minutes. Next up, I tried 90 minutes worth of concentration, after reading the stupendous book Deep Work by Cal...
Speechify Overview
Speechify is a powerful app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to convert written text into spoken words. The technology behind Speechify is impressive and offers a range of features that make it an ideal tool for individuals with reading...
It Is What It Is!
What should you do when you disagree with someone at work? Normally, I like to question, tentatively, over the issue...you know ask critical questions such as: look at why the decision was made; what is the impact of that decision; when was the last time it was...
Scribble Diffusion
Scribble Diffusion uses AI to create images by leveraging computer vision algorithms to analyze the patterns and strokes made by the pen on paper. When the pen is used to create a drawing or sketch, the AI in Scribble Diffusion analyzes the various lines, curves, and...
This Week In AI
To start the week I used Scribble Diffusion with my students to create basket tags - what a total blast that was - thanks Year 6D! Then, after some online community misunderstandings, I used Speechify to read out loud, in the style of Snoop Dog, a digital citizenship...
Capture and Create Value – A Tech Coach Perspective
As of August 2021, I am our school’s system-wide technology integration and coordination specialist! So what exactly does this mean? Primarily I see myself as a tech coach, but now I also; collaborate, consult, evaluate, and troubleshoot technology puzzles so to...
Google Semantris
Google Semantris is a word association game that uses Google's semantic search technology. It can be a fun and engaging way to help students develop their vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Here are some ways you can use Semantris in the classroom: Vocabulary...
Investment In Yourself
Don't wait for your employer to invest in you, invest in yourself. Register for a grad program (if you can afford it), or a free course from Harvard on how to code in Scratch. Buy a subscription on Skillshare. Practice a new language on Duolingo every day. Read Marcus...
AI Image Generators
Comparing Which face is real? to This Person Does Not Exist is a fair comparison, as they are both websites that use AI to generate images of people. However, the two websites have different approaches and purposes. Which face is real? is more of a game that...
The Magic Of Thinking Big – David Schwartz
The Magic Of Thinking Big – David Schwartz This is one of the few books I have read twice, other than Fantastic Mr. Fox and the BFG. You must absolutely believe in success! Think doubt and fail. Think success and win. Think about big goals and you will achieve them....
No Rules Rules – Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer
Treat people like adults who can handle difficult information. In other words be honest. Whisper wins and yell mistakes. But you must be viewed as being strong to begin with. InnovationHave dedicated time to innovate, but you can only do this if you have an a time who...