I’ve often compared writing and publishing a book to pregnancy, labor, and birth. Within the context of that simile, if I help a friend or student write or publish a book I either feel like a midwife or grandmother. When I received my copy of Steven Johnson’s book, Digital Tools for Teaching, I definitely felt… Continue reading Digital Tools for Teaching
Every once in awhile I google my name along with Teaching the Story. I found some sites that I expected, and some surprises:Not Surprised by:My "interview" with Joyce Hostetter on her blog. Not only do Joyce and I teach together, but I also consider her to be my writing mentor. When she invited guest bloggers,… Continue reading Google Surprises
I don't know about you, but I am easily overwhelmed with the amount of information that is available on the Internet. Add to information overload all of the new technologies that can be used in the classroom and it is easy to feel like crawling inside a cave, rolling a boulder in front, and taking… Continue reading Integrating Technology into Your Classroom