Dean Shareski

It’s the brainchild ofJim GroomandTim Owenswho have been spreading the gospel of people owning their online stuff for a long time. Their service is uniquely designed for educators.

Here are a few people I think have something to offer that I’ve not met but know after reading them for some time.

Watershed moments are those occasions where there the lightbulb came on or something profound was shared or understood.

Recently I was having a conversation with some Superintendents and we wondered, is there an “Uber for education”? I hope the answer is never because it’s a horrible idea.

I believe strongly in debate and civil discourse.

Hour of Codeis one of those burgeoning ideas that is getting a lot of up take in schools.

Educators, specifically are often encouraged to "build their personal brand."

I’m a love when people have the courage to question bandwagons and even call BS on them.

By my calculations, I’ve attended about 104 parent teacher interviews which ended Thursday as my youngest of 4 children graduates from high school this year.

My goal with each event is to grow community.

In 2005 the world of blogging was a bit like being a pioneer.

What are the #deanies? Simple. They are a prestigious award designed to recognize the very best in education. Or maybe not.

When it comes to student learning, we often hear, “hands-on” or active learning is the best.

Any leader who thinks their job is as hard as a classroom teacher is either delusional,never been a classroom teacher or weren’t a good one

The use of language is something I’ve been noticing for a while and in my estimation doesn’t get enough attention.

Here’s my unofficial guide to using Twitter.

Before you start thinking, “what about snapchat in schools?” Stop it.

No longer should teacher and instructor be synonymous but, as Phil Schlecty suggests, teachers take on as their primary role, designer, and guide.

Old school podcast, from a car, in northern Alberta.

Would a leader ever say, “Do you want 5 more teachers or electricity and plumbing?”

My enthusiasm for this medium early on was a result of discovering what it was to connect and learn from strangers

While I believe showing examples of quality work can be useful, many students immediately shut down when they perceive too great a gap between their current ability and what is deemed exemplary.

Now reread that paragraph and substitute “learning” for “sport.”