Category Archives: General
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Don’t Write Down Your Password!
4February 28, 2016 by Dr. Robbie Barber
A few years ago, I found a real problem trying to keep up with passwords. On my IOS devices, I …
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Small Acts of Kindness
Leave a commentFebruary 14, 2016 by Dr. Robbie Barber
During January’s faculty meeting at our middle school, February, the counselors declared, will be Kindness month. They are organizing teachers and …
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Lessons from Technology Competition
Leave a commentJanuary 31, 2016 by Dr. Robbie Barber
This year I thought we would do something different. Technology Competition is an opportunity for students to work on …
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When Magic Happens
Leave a commentJanuary 16, 2016 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Magic does not happen when I show others how to do something. I’m the teacher, “the expert,” the person who …
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Tip #54: Helping Teachers Learn Tech
Leave a commentDecember 23, 2015 by Dr. Robbie Barber
We talk about personalized learning and then too often we declare that only teachers who are “connected” can do personalized …
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Teacher PD in a 1:1 World
Leave a commentDecember 5, 2015 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Here’s one of the problems: If you are reading this, then I’m probably preaching to the choir. Definition: 1:1 means …
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Math Night Videos Flipped the Teaching
1October 25, 2015 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Last week, our school had Family Math Night. My role was to help our students make videos explaining math concepts. …
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Let’s Twitter Chat
1September 23, 2015 by Dr. Robbie Barber
I have delivered this presentation / workshop several times over the past two years on how to do a Twitter …
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It’s a New Year: Let’s Chat About Coaching Teachers in #Edtech
Leave a commentAugust 18, 2015 by Dr. Robbie Barber
Preplanning started on a Tuesday. Now, I established a habit last year, beginning with the first Friday with students, …
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A Glimpse into a Teacher’s Summer Vacation: Ready? Set? Go!
Leave a commentJuly 11, 2015 by Dr. Robbie Barber
School’s out! Time to play! Unless you are a teacher. Then you have about 10 weeks to do everything. Ready? …
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Tickling Tech 