Monthly Archives: July 2009

Passion-based Professional Development

Posted on July 29, 2009 by tbaldasaro

Yesterday, I participated in ninety minutes of professional development.  I learned about: Implementing Web2.0 tools into classrooms Developing capacity in teachers Educating and informing parents about the power of Web2.0 Overcoming initial obstacles to change Strategies to engage a variety … Continue reading →

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AUP’s, Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll

Posted on July 27, 2009 by tbaldasaro

I’ve been thinking quite a bit about AUP’s lately.  Our school district is at the very beginning stages of reviewing its current AUP and I am happy that that process is beginning.  Like many school districts around the country, our … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Professor

Posted on July 24, 2009 by tbaldasaro

I graduated from Colby College in 1994 with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in education.  I graduated with a certificate to teach Biology to students in grade 7-12 in the state of Maine.  I had a great experience … Continue reading →

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Crosshairs

Posted on July 23, 2009 by tbaldasaro

My youngest daughter Emma will begin Kindergarten this fall. What is the next 13 years of her life going to look like? How will she be learning? What will school look like to her as she navigates her way through school? Will it be progressive or regressive? Will she be fully engaged? Will she have to “power down” when she enters the doors of her classrooms? Continue reading →

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