Category Archives: General
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It’s Time for Virtual Learning
Leave a commentFebruary 2, 2019 by Dr. Robbie Barber
As the polar vortex brought unbelievably cold temperatures, school systems across the U.S. attempted to use virtual learning exercises for …
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Feedback FOR the #EdTech Coach
Leave a commentDecember 15, 2018 by Dr. Robbie Barber
How do you know you are a good #edtech coach? Who told you? In some districts, the district level coaches …
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The Perfect Spot for Communication
2August 26, 2018 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Trying to reach your teachers to tell them about a great app? How about teaching teachers to use their email …
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The Biggest Technology Support Problem in Schools
Leave a commentAugust 11, 2018 by Dr. Robbie Barber
I went “back to work” two weeks ago. (Even though I’ve been working all summer preparing for school, I’m now …
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A Magical Year Begins in Your School Library
Leave a commentJuly 25, 2018 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Teachers (and teacher-librarians) report in less than a week. What am I doing to prepare? Lunch with friends. Check! Last …
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Volunteer at a Conference?
1July 13, 2018 by Dr. Robbie Barber
I volunteered at two conferences this summer. One was the Georgia Library Media Associations’ Summer Institute. I serve on the …
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I Skipped Sessions
Leave a commentJune 16, 2018 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Conferences, big and small, run amok during the teachers’ offseason, a.k.a. summer. And, of course, during the summer, all of …
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Challenge: 20 Hrs. of 1 HS Class in 1 Week
Leave a commentApril 21, 2018 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Sometimes, you can’t make this stuff up. To accommodate end-of-year testing, the original* schedule is laid out where my high …
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#OneWord2018: Communicate
3December 30, 2017 by Dr. Robbie Barber
In the past several years, I’ve joined the #oneword movement to focus my New Year’s resolutions. For 2016, my word …
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Hi! I’m Here! Please let me help you…
Leave a commentNovember 11, 2017 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Technology coaches in the school work with classroom teachers to help incorporating technology in the classroom. Do the teachers seek …
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Tickling Tech 