This is my latest article in a series on owning your professional learning. Teaching is an exhausting gig and when teachers take the time to rest during the summer, they able to find a place of renewal and restoration. Research has demonstrated that rest is…
This is my latest article in a series on owning your professional learning. I love the concept of “Pajama PD.” It’s the idea that you can engage in deep professional learning without having to dress up nicer or go anywhere. Don’t get me wrong. I…
This is my latest article in a series on owning your professional learning. According to a Pew Research poll, over a quarter of the U.S. adult population said they hadn’t read a book within the last year, whether that was in audiobook, ebook, or physical…
This is my latest article in a series on owning your professional learning. Genius Hour (or 20% Time) projects begin with a simple idea: give students a dedicated period of time to pursue their passions, interests, and questions in a creative way. Made famous by…
This is my latest article in a series on owning your professional learning. In this series, we explore what it means to own your professional learning. This article focuses on mastermind groups. These groups are self-initiated and democratic. Members meet together to provide accountability, structure,…
This is my latest article in a series on owning your professional learning. This is the second in a series on owning your professional learning. Book clubs can be a powerful way to learn new skills, find new ideas, and experience paradigm shifts. Book studies…
This is the first in a summer series on owning your professional learning. I created a sketch video as a preview. If you enjoy the video, would you click the “like” button and consider subscribing to my channel? Right now, teachers all over the world…
It was my sixth of teaching but everything felt new. I was in a new position (photojournalism) at a new school. So, when I heard the words, “we need talk,” from my new principal, I panicked. “John, I think the morning announcements have been working…
Last week, I created the following goofy video as a reminder about the differences between teaching in-person and teaching from home: Subscribe to YouTube Channel While this video is a little goofy, it points to a reality that teaching from home is vastly different from…
Genius Hour (or 20% Time) projects begin with a simple idea: give students a dedicated period of time to pursue their passions, interests, and questions in a creative way. In this blog post and podcast, we explore the benefits of doing Genius Hour projects. This…