Monthly Archives: September 2012

5 fun learning experiences with Legos

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Michael

Last Saturday, my four year old son Peter and I got lost in Lego Land for three hours. What were we doing? While the Lego Land experience has tons of activities for parents and their kids, my Peter and I … Continue reading →

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Redefining Success

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Sarah

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” – Abraham Lincoln A few years ago I was a miserable post-doc in a microbiology research lab. I was working long hours away from … Continue reading →

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Why are teachers heroes?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Michael

Infographics regarding common challenges faced by professional educators. To all teachers, thank you for all that you do to inspire a better future for our children. Brought to you by USC Rossier Online Master’s in Teaching   Did you have a … Continue reading →

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Why is perspective critical to leading and teaching?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Michael

In our quest to create positive change in the world, I have been inspired to reflect upon the idea that people see the world in different ways. We all wear metaphorical “sun glasses.” These glasses color the way we see … Continue reading →

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Feedback is the breakfast of champions

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Michael

I am constantly working to improve my course design and my teaching methods. I do my best to keep up with the current trends in education and I hold myself to high standards. I work hard to provide the best learning experience that … Continue reading →

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Simon Sinek: How great leaders and teachers inspire action?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Michael

Image from https://twitter.com/AngelaMaiers/status/230334473017884673/photo/1 Why should we communicate starting with “WHY?” In the context of leading, the average presentation can spend a lot of time down in the details.   The inspired teachers and leaders talk about why they believe a particular … Continue reading →

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5 inspirational educators discovered through #EdCampAtl conference

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Michael

Click here to visit the conference website Unfortunately,  Sarah and I did not get the opportunity to check out the awesome education “un-conference” in Atlanta, GA, EdCampAtl.   In an effort to connect with the energy, inspiration, and ideas from … Continue reading →

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How can a free massively collaborative game potentially help save lives?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Michael

As a game developer, I have become convinced that games can have a profound impact in teaching and changing the world.    Why? Games encourage us to take on epic challenges and objectives.    In the act of making a … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to get More Results In Life Using Agile

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Michael

When I am not organized with planning my commitments to my faith life, family, and work, it can be stressful. We all experience this mental stress at some level. In previous posts regarding “Getting things done”, we introduced ways for … Continue reading →

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When Technology Fails

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Sarah

What do we do when the technology, that is supposed to make our lives easier, fails? If we are not adequately prepared it can make us feel incredible vulnerable. Last year the computer in one of my classrooms would not … Continue reading →

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