Category Archives: parenting

Block Coding Activities for Your Young Maker

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Michael

Hello! Hope that you and your family are having a great summer! Like many families, we’ve tried to find fun and constructive ways to engage the kids through the summer while they’re out of school. One of my friends asked … Continue reading →

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How Mom Sparked a Growth Mindset in Our Families

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Michael

Hello, family. In my post today, I wanted to reflect upon how our mom has loved and inspired her family through her life. I hope these stories of my mother, Belen Rosario, might offer motivation to other families. At InspiredToEducate.NET, … Continue reading →

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Our Experiments To Improve Our Home Schooling Culture

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Michael

Hello, friends. As our family tries to adapt to the new normal and the COVID pandemic, I wanted to start reflecting on how our family plans to promote a learning culture. Over the years, InspiredToEducate.NET has taken on the mission … Continue reading →

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Thank YOU to all teachers! #edtech #edchat

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Michael

Hello. In this post, I wanted to share a word of thanks to all teachers and professors. Over the years of being married to a college professor and writing this blog, I continue to grow in respect and appreciation for … Continue reading →

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Recording Music and Audio with the Kids using Audacity

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Michael

As a young person, my mom and dad invested a great deal in my growth as a musician. Looking back, I’m thankful that I’ve been able to use my gift of music to foster various ministries in our church. My … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Reading To Foster Empathy

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Michael

In my view, one of the best educational and community hacks of all times is the library.  Why?  They are organizations devoted to growing minds through books.   Books have the ability to send us to new worlds of adventure, help … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Being Present

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Michael

In our modern world of mobile devices and tech, it’s easy to become distracted. As knowledge workers, we have an attraction to achieve mastery in our craft and autonomy. My family will attest that I do a lot of “work … Continue reading →

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Giving Yourself Margin

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Michael

I’m in one of those seasons of life where my schedule feels three notches beyond packed.  We enjoy staying active in our church, our community, and family.  My wife and I believe in the concept of going above and beyond … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Community Learning at SparkMacon MakerSpace

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Michael

On our blog InspiredToEducate.NET, we have reflected on the benefits of learning by making.   It has been fun putting project based learning ideas into action at our new makerspace.   Our team has been given the opportunity to implement project based … Continue reading →

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Stepping Outside the Mainstream

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Sarah

Today is the first day of school for our boys (I know, early right?!). It has been quite the journey leading to this day and I spent some time reflecting on it last night as I laid out clothes and … Continue reading →

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