Imagine for a moment: you’re on stage in front of thousands of people. Hot lights are shining down on you. Around three million people around the world are watching you on their televisions. Put yourself in that position. You’re in it to win it. Put yourself there. Now answer a random question read to you … Continue reading The Bullying of Marissa Powell (Miss Utah)
Demi Lovato: The Right Kind of Role Model
I'm not going to try to hide it, I'm a big fan of Demi Lovato. I'm listening to "Heart Attack" as I write this. I think her music is a lot of fun without being too bubble-gum pop and too risqué. I'm an even bigger fan of her as a person. There are very few … Continue reading Demi Lovato: The Right Kind of Role Model
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Social Networking in the Classroom: An Introduction
With more and more schools moving towards having a 1:2:1 environment, educators are trying to find the best ways into incorporate popular social networking sites into the educational environment. This entry marks the first in a weekly series to give teachers some ideas on how these web sites can be used in the classroom. Today, … Continue reading Social Networking in the Classroom: An Introduction
Should Cell Phones Be Allowed In Schools?
I stumbled across a poll this morning that asked this very question. It wasn't the poll itself that piqued my interest but the comments that followed. The issue seems to be a hot button topic among parents and students and some of the posts really had me surprised! Students that said "no, cell phones shouldn't … Continue reading Should Cell Phones Be Allowed In Schools?
How Much Information is Too Much Information? Take a Look!
One of the biggest things I caution my audiences about is how much information we give away without even thinking about it. Some people are amazed to find out that even the simplest status update or tweet can reveal so much more than we even intended. In my programs I give an example of how … Continue reading How Much Information is Too Much Information? Take a Look!
What Parents Should Know About SnapChat
I've been getting a lot of questions lately about some of the Apps that are growing in popularity among teenagers. One of the biggest has been SnapChat. SnapChat is a photo messaging system that allows users to send photos and videos to their contacts. Users set a limit of up to ten seconds for how … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About SnapChat
It’s Never Too Soon To Plan!
Last week I talked about how I'm already thinking about the fall and it's totally true on a number of levels! A lot of work goes into putting together not only educational programs but all the traveling that comes along with it! Now, I'm not workaholic, but I'm a realist- THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS … Continue reading It’s Never Too Soon To Plan!
Hello Summer! Time to Start Thinking About The Fall…
Hello Summer! Time to Start Thinking About The Fall... If I ignore last week’s heat wave in Boston, I’m pretty excited that summer is here. With the weather finally under control kids and educators alike are counting down the days to freedom (some of you are already free but we’ve had an INSANE number of snow … Continue reading Hello Summer! Time to Start Thinking About The Fall…
Breaking Down Digital Walls 