TL;DR: Sometimes school leadership teams wait to get buy-in before completing an action. Waiting for buy-in can cause delays in implementation. Collective commitment means putting the kids first rather than forming an adult-centric school. Waiting for Buy-In When principals or school improvement teams attempt to implement a new program or initiative, it is common to hear the phrase, “We will … Read More
Discover Your Potential: An Educators Guide to 90 Day Goals
TL;DR: Setting goals and using journals may seem daunting at first. By establishing this routine with your goals, you can make adjustments and celebrate your successes along the way. The saying goes knowledge is power, but it’s really only potential until it’s applied. To discover your potential, you’ll have to change how you think about and set your goals. New … Read More
Show 87: The Value of Goal Setting and New School Year of Goals
Ken and Matt reconnect after a long break from recording together over the summer. The journey of Ken’s new studio continues with a twist! It is a new school year and a new opportunity to set professional goals for ourselves and our classrooms. We need to create goals, to create purpose, to create action. This is what can create change … Read More
Bicoastal Edtech Deep Dive with the Check This Out Podcast
GotTechED the Podcast Crossover Episode with the Check this Out podcast. EPISODE 119 Welcome to a Bicoastal episode with our guest from the podcast GotTechED, Nick Johnson and Eric Guise !!!! Deep Dive: What is one thing you are going to do/strive for this year… something we can hold each other accountable for. Guise and Nick: Students as content creators: World Ready … Read More
Finding Your “Phase of Life” to Open Doors
TL;DR: We are continually going through phases in our life both professionally and personally. Dream big about what you want both personally and professionally. Whatever phase you’re in, be your best self! Phases of Life I feel as though humans are continually entering into and out of “phases of life.” Some phases last weeks while others last years. As we … Read More