Monthly Archives: September 2013

BYOD Permission Permission Form and Device Registration Form

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

Last year my colleague Gallit Zvi underwent the big task of tailoring a BYOD use policy for the students in our classes and school.  Thank you to her for all her efforts.  I’ve adapted the form she created last year … Continue reading →

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Dear Bammy Awards, Where Did It Go Wrong?

Posted on September 22, 2013 by

Dear Bammy Awards, For the last 16 hours or so I have been trying to find the words to describe what last night’s event did for me as a teacher, not as an honoree.  And while this letter may come…

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We Need Awards… Really?

Posted on September 22, 2013 by

I pulled the following quote from the Bammy Awards Website.  It was posted under a tab titled Promoting Your Nomination. “The Bammys do what all of us should: acknowledge teachers and great practice. Awards tell us, the educators, who the … Continue reading →

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Sharing… Obvious to You. Amazing to Others

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

I am nervous and excited about my first day tomorrow.  As a new school year starts I am reminded about the brilliance of the students, teachers, and families around me.  I encourage you all to share your obvious with the … Continue reading →

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