Tag Archives: learning

Transformation is Not About Technology but About Being Able to Tell A Story

Posted on April 22, 2015 by hughtheteacher

This post started out as a Facebook post and morphed into something a little bigger as I was pecking away in my car before heading to a workshop this morning. I got home last night from our Ignite Dinner Series … Continue reading →

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We Need Awards… Really?

Posted on September 22, 2013 by hughtheteacher

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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Dear Mr. McDonald, I Will Never Forget Genius Hour

Posted on July 28, 2013 by hughtheteacher

Near the end of this post is an emailed letter I received from a thoughtful grade 7 student the day after our final day of school.  It warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eye.  It will have … Continue reading →

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Caine’s Arcade Style: Project Based Learning

Posted on February 4, 2013 by hughtheteacher

We have been doing a lot of learning this year that is different than I would have imagined if you would have asked me 17 months ago. My teaching colleague, Gallit Zvi and I embarked on our own journey of … Continue reading →

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Share it Maybe? – Share it and Choose2Matter!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by hughtheteacher

It is has been a while since my family and I first watched the video below. With a 3 year-old and a 19 month old at home you can imagine how much of a hit seeing Cookie monster singing would … Continue reading →

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