Possibilities Abound--

Seemingly mired in a state of inexplicable inertia— Hoping to extricate myself with this writing— These resonated deeply with me in t...

One thought led to another and then another, Wanting them here as I continue on my journey, To come back to. Years ago, one of my favorite b...

ECMP455-- Spring ECMP 455 Class at the University of Regina 13 weeks reduced to 3-- 21 days to develop an understanding of these concept...

Passion against testing and for learning-- Synergy electrifying a digital meeting space-- Expertise abounding-- Connecting with likemi...

Sir Ken Robinson's TED talk, Bring on the Learning Revolution -- I'm listening, enjoying the humor, nodding in agreement-- Appreci...

‘Any serious learning will take you through a dark night of your identity’. –Etienne Wenger via Jenny Mackness Well into my 6 th decad...

A volcano— An ash cloud— Fast paced global traveling in Europe came to a halt-- And then the stories not only of frustration but also ...

"It's easy for anybody to point out what a kid does wrong. But that's not what a good teacher does. A good teacher goes out of ...

Elimination of funding for the National Writing Project— Common Core Standards proposals-- National Educational Technology Plan— Seeming...

Chasing deer, treeing turkeys, stalking rabbits, dragging huge sticks and branches, loving the sun and the grass, riding everywhere in the b...

An email from a former student-- A caring, bright, energetic young woman who excelled in her classroom internships as a senior in high sch...

Stand up straight; watch your posture. Do you remember that or is it a product of my generation? I heard it lots when I was young; even ha...

Remembering the cold of that night, and the warmth of family love-- Winter, spring, summer, fall and winter again-- Little things spark memo...

The national holiday honoring Dr. King is an occasion for joy and celebration for his life and his work toward nonviolent social change in A...

"We act for the sake of the thousands of American citizens who are in Haiti, and for their families back home; for the sake of the Hait...

“We need to include “poignance” as an essential analytical and expressive skill.” Gardner Campbell This is a revised version of a pos...

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us,...

One year ago —passioned, savoring my journey as a PLP community leader— Feeling exhilarated, bungling, practiced, ineffectual, poised, un...

"Let's make school a place where we meet students in their mind's eye, where we encourage the square pegs to stand atop the rou...

Thinking about blogging – Seriously and thus this subsequent post-- Prompted by a gnawing emptiness— missing opportunities to have windo...