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Little Clues Reveal a Lot
The Tell: The Little Clues That Reveal Big Truths about Who We Are by Matthew Hertenstein Little clues can reveal a lot. Here are some of the things I learned while reading this book. Hertenstein wrote about a study that observed the way couple talked to each other during an argument. By analyzing couples arguments,…
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The Great Teacher Manifesto
Do you have a public declaration of your intentions as a teacher? I’m betting that you don’t. Years ago, I wrote a mission statement for my teaching. “To help every student develop to his or her full potential. To develop intellectual potential and provide opportunities for social, ethical, emotional, physical, and aesthetic development of every…
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Tips for Rappers Doing Live Shows
Are you performing at a rap concert? There are a few things you need to do to make sure everything runs smoothly with the DJ. Follow these tips and you will have a great night! Organize Your Set Create a folder that is clearly labelled with your emcee or group name. Make sure all of…
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Doctor Who Comics Continue the Adventure
Doctor Who – Time Trials / The Terror Beneath I found this at the library and thought it would be great to read, especially because it was labelled “Volume 1” on the spine. Unfortunately, this is not the first chapter of the on-going series for the Twelfth Doctor. It is the first volume of the…
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The Ultimate “Link in Bio” Page
There is a problem with some social media platforms. It is often hard to put up links to various types of content. In Instagram, for example, your posts cannot contain hyperlinks. The only place to put a URL is on your profile page. That is why you often see, “Link in bio” on various posts.…
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Ideas Float, Grab Them While You Can
Denise Jaden has a theory. She believes that “ideas float in the atmosphere, and they are fair game for anyone to grab and make use of.” This is sometimes referred to as the collective unconscious. It seems to be something that we can all tap into. There are so many ideas out there and if…
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Still Trail Running in January?
If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you will know that I normally have an off season when it comes to running. I just don’t like running in the winter. So, it’s kind of surprising that today, January 5th, I went for a run outside. I wore jogging pants, a t-shirt,…
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Tips for Leaders and Managers
The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything by Guy Kawasaki. I just read finished reading this book and found it quite inspiring. You can look forward to a few teaching tip posts based on Kawasaki’s advice this month. Here are a few things for managers and CEOs to consider. Hire…
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Doctor Strange and a Librarian
Doctor Strange, Vol. 1: The Way of the Weird This is the first book in the 2015 series of trade paperbacks. It’s a pretty good jumping in point for anyone unfamiliar with the character. Although I would suggest watching the 2016 live action film featuring Benedict Cumberbatch first. It’s a great starting point and will…
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Chasing Content – January 2018
Let’s take a moment to dig through the archives and see what was happening here last year at this time. Read all of the posts from last January or just these highlights. Students Working Together on Tests? Brilliant! After you give your students a test, consider having them retake it in groups. This lets the…