Category Archives: 21 Century Technologies

A Collection of Thoughts to My School Community

The following is a collection of thoughts I am sharing with my Joint School Board next week: “…There is no question that reading no longer just means consuming. It’s all about pulling out the most salient, relevant pieces and doing … Continue reading

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Leading and Learning in the 21st Century

One of the great byproducts of my transformation into a transparent, connected learning leader has been the terrific relationships that I have built along the way.  In many ways, this guest blog series has only strengthen those relationships, which is … Continue reading

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RUP Moving Forward

The proposed RUP that I helped develop with a team of a dozen or so SAU educators is beginning to make its way to Board meetings for approval.  This article in the Exeter Newsletter is the first mention of the … Continue reading

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New Responsible Use Policy

There are times in one’s career when they get home and say, “I have made a difference in the lives of kids today.”  Last night was one of those times for me. After a year of planning, and several months … Continue reading

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Needed: New AUP

Recently my son, Ben participated in World Maths Day.  Over the two and a half days the event was open, Ben worked hard to answer as many questions as he could using my iPhone.  After the dust settled, he had … Continue reading

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New Tools, Same Conversation.

Will Richardson has written about this a lot, but I can’t help but notice the lack of conversation taking place about the transformative power of connective technologies.  For the past two days I have been attending and presenting at New … Continue reading

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Note Taking Skills? Is that All?

I’ve been involved in a local initiative as of late.  We are trying to develop a long-term strategic plan for our school system.  I am part of two subcommittees, each of which are comprised of administrators, teaches, parents and community … Continue reading

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Reciprocate Connections

We opened our schools today.  As the Assistant Superintendent of SAU 16 located in Exeter NH, I was part of the administrative team that welcomed nearly 6,000 students back to our 11 schools.  Part of my job requires me to … Continue reading

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No honey, Webkinz is not in my computer…

So I spent this past weekend on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire’s lake’s region.  I brought my computer to edit some writing that I have been doing offline, but there was no internet there.  To further complicate my life, cell … Continue reading

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My New Favorite Professor

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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