Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 09:20AM We're all lifelong learners, and to keep that going, well, we usually like to buy books. The website addall.com is a very useful site that checks the web to find the cheapest copy of the book on line. More books for less cash, you can't beat that.
Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 08:54AM Those of you who are familiar with our approach to Instructional Coaching will know that we talk about spreading ideas like a healthy virus. There's a heart-warming video at youtube called free hugs that nicely illustrates that idea. Of course, the video itself, which has been seen by millions (and actually ended up on 60 minutes), is another example of the healthy virus idea.
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 10:04PM The Oregon State Department of Education has created a valuable website that you might want to check out. They have published presentations and video recordings of many presenters including such people as Don Deshler, Michael Kamil, Elizabeth Moje, Randy Sprick and many, many others (including me). The site, as good websites should, makes it possible for you get the experience of the conference without ever having to leave your home.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 12:20AM In my Partnership Fieldbook, I have written about using stories as one component of professional development, and I am currently reading several authors with much to say about the value of story telling as a part of communication and, indeed, community building. I will likely post more information about those authors in the near future. Today, thanks a tip from my mentor and colleague Don Deshler, I have also discovered a wonderful website that beautifully and powerfully illustrates the power of stories. I highly recommend visiting story corps, where people have a chance to tell the stories of their lives. Monique Ferrer's story of losing her children's father in the World Trade Center disaster, is simple, and heart-breaking, and beautiful all at once.
Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 09:48PM If you're interested, my book on Instructional Coaching can be pre-ordered at the Corwin Press website or at Amazon.com.