Mar

10

Designing a Great Professional Learning Community and Fostering Collegiality

March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A new group has been formed at my school seeking to define the best practices in terms of fostering a professional learning amongst colleagues on campus.  Our goals are influenced by research by Judith Warren Little (1981), whose definition of collegiality encompasses four specific behaviors:
(I)  Adults talk about best practice frequently
(II)  Adults in schools observe [...]

Jan

13

Finally catching up…

January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I have come to the point of acceptance with the fact that my teaching job leaves little blogging time. But, I had a bug in my ear tonight to get some video onto youtube, and it also serves as a good opportunity to post some activities.

This first video is the most recent. My [...]

Oct

28

Chem-o-ween 2008 LIVE Video Feed

October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Tonight I will be conducting my second annual chemistry demonstration show, “Chem-o-ween 2008″ at the Culver Academies.  This is the first time the event will be streamed live via ustream.  Check back tonight at 6pm EDT for the show!
Free TV Show from Ustream

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