Dean ShareskiSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Dean Shareski Thank You Reclaim Hosting By Dean Shareski published 19 October 16 It’s the brainchild ofJim GroomandTim Owenswho have been spreading the gospel of people owning their online stuff for a long time. Their service is uniquely designed for educators. People I’ve Never Met That You Might Follow By Dean Shareski published 28 September 16 Here are a few people I think have something to offer that I’ve not met but know after reading them for some time. Watershed Moments of Learning By Dean Shareski published 16 September 16 Watershed moments are those occasions where there the lightbulb came on or something profound was shared or understood. The Uber of Education Is a Horrible Idea By Dean Shareski published 26 August 16 Recently I was having a conversation with some Superintendents and we wondered, is there an “Uber for education”? I hope the answer is never because it’s a horrible idea. Reminding Myself to Keep My Mouth Shut By Dean Shareski published 22 July 16 I believe strongly in debate and civil discourse. Hour of Code is Good Enough By Dean Shareski published 15 June 16 Hour of Codeis one of those burgeoning ideas that is getting a lot of up take in schools. How to Become a Brand. Or Not. By Dean Shareski published 2 June 16 Educators, specifically are often encouraged to "build their personal brand." Challenging the Bandwagons By Dean Shareski published 5 May 16 I’m a love when people have the courage to question bandwagons and even call BS on them. Parent Teacher Interviews: Time for a Make-Over? By Dean Shareski published 22 March 16 By my calculations, I’ve attended about 104 parent teacher interviews which ended Thursday as my youngest of 4 children graduates from high school this year. Lessons From 70+ Ignites By Dean Shareski published 17 February 16 My goal with each event is to grow community. The Good Old Days By Dean Shareski published 27 January 16 In 2005 the world of blogging was a bit like being a pioneer. The #deanies By Dean Shareski published 4 January 16 What are the #deanies? Simple. They are a prestigious award designed to recognize the very best in education. Or maybe not. Professional Learning is Messy By Dean Shareski published 30 December 15 When it comes to student learning, we often hear, “hands-on” or active learning is the best. Who has the hardest job? By Dean Shareski published 29 October 15 Any leader who thinks their job is as hard as a classroom teacher is either delusional,never been a classroom teacher or weren’t a good one The Language of School By Dean Shareski published 29 July 15 The use of language is something I’ve been noticing for a while and in my estimation doesn’t get enough attention. What Educators Should Tweet About By Dean Shareski published 8 July 15 Here’s my unofficial guide to using Twitter. What About Snapchat? By Dean Shareski published 26 June 15 Before you start thinking, “what about snapchat in schools?” Stop it. Looking Back: The Value of the Archive By Dean Shareski published 20 May 15 Revolutions and Encouragement: Can they Co-Exist? By Dean Shareski published 3 April 15 No longer should teacher and instructor be synonymous but, as Phil Schlecty suggests, teachers take on as their primary role, designer, and guide. Podcast 57: I Get it Bud, But…. By Dean Shareski published 17 March 15 Old school podcast, from a car, in northern Alberta. The Least Talked About Problem in EdTech By Dean Shareski published 17 February 15 Would a leader ever say, “Do you want 5 more teachers or electricity and plumbing?” Happy Anniversary to Me By Dean Shareski published 11 February 15 My enthusiasm for this medium early on was a result of discovering what it was to connect and learn from strangers The Problem with Exemplars By Dean Shareski published 10 December 14 While I believe showing examples of quality work can be useful, many students immediately shut down when they perceive too great a gap between their current ability and what is deemed exemplary. Beyond Hello: Ignite Your Passion for Discovery By Dean Shareski published 3 December 14 When Data and Numbers Ruin the Game By Dean Shareski published 7 November 14 Now reread that paragraph and substitute “learning” for “sport.” 1 2 3 4 5 Archives Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. MORE FROM TECH & LEARNING...1Leveraging Technology to Support Lesson Creation and Instruction2Malicious QR Codes: 5 Ways To Protect Educators and Students 3Mosa Mack Science: How to Use It to Teach4Edtech Show & Tell: November 20245The Evolution of Education Spurred On by AI
Thank You Reclaim Hosting By Dean Shareski published 19 October 16 It’s the brainchild ofJim GroomandTim Owenswho have been spreading the gospel of people owning their online stuff for a long time. Their service is uniquely designed for educators.
People I’ve Never Met That You Might Follow By Dean Shareski published 28 September 16 Here are a few people I think have something to offer that I’ve not met but know after reading them for some time.
Watershed Moments of Learning By Dean Shareski published 16 September 16 Watershed moments are those occasions where there the lightbulb came on or something profound was shared or understood.
The Uber of Education Is a Horrible Idea By Dean Shareski published 26 August 16 Recently I was having a conversation with some Superintendents and we wondered, is there an “Uber for education”? I hope the answer is never because it’s a horrible idea.
Reminding Myself to Keep My Mouth Shut By Dean Shareski published 22 July 16 I believe strongly in debate and civil discourse.
Hour of Code is Good Enough By Dean Shareski published 15 June 16 Hour of Codeis one of those burgeoning ideas that is getting a lot of up take in schools.
How to Become a Brand. Or Not. By Dean Shareski published 2 June 16 Educators, specifically are often encouraged to "build their personal brand."
Challenging the Bandwagons By Dean Shareski published 5 May 16 I’m a love when people have the courage to question bandwagons and even call BS on them.
Parent Teacher Interviews: Time for a Make-Over? By Dean Shareski published 22 March 16 By my calculations, I’ve attended about 104 parent teacher interviews which ended Thursday as my youngest of 4 children graduates from high school this year.
Lessons From 70+ Ignites By Dean Shareski published 17 February 16 My goal with each event is to grow community.
The Good Old Days By Dean Shareski published 27 January 16 In 2005 the world of blogging was a bit like being a pioneer.
The #deanies By Dean Shareski published 4 January 16 What are the #deanies? Simple. They are a prestigious award designed to recognize the very best in education. Or maybe not.
Professional Learning is Messy By Dean Shareski published 30 December 15 When it comes to student learning, we often hear, “hands-on” or active learning is the best.
Who has the hardest job? By Dean Shareski published 29 October 15 Any leader who thinks their job is as hard as a classroom teacher is either delusional,never been a classroom teacher or weren’t a good one
The Language of School By Dean Shareski published 29 July 15 The use of language is something I’ve been noticing for a while and in my estimation doesn’t get enough attention.
What Educators Should Tweet About By Dean Shareski published 8 July 15 Here’s my unofficial guide to using Twitter.
What About Snapchat? By Dean Shareski published 26 June 15 Before you start thinking, “what about snapchat in schools?” Stop it.
Revolutions and Encouragement: Can they Co-Exist? By Dean Shareski published 3 April 15 No longer should teacher and instructor be synonymous but, as Phil Schlecty suggests, teachers take on as their primary role, designer, and guide.
Podcast 57: I Get it Bud, But…. By Dean Shareski published 17 March 15 Old school podcast, from a car, in northern Alberta.
The Least Talked About Problem in EdTech By Dean Shareski published 17 February 15 Would a leader ever say, “Do you want 5 more teachers or electricity and plumbing?”
Happy Anniversary to Me By Dean Shareski published 11 February 15 My enthusiasm for this medium early on was a result of discovering what it was to connect and learn from strangers
The Problem with Exemplars By Dean Shareski published 10 December 14 While I believe showing examples of quality work can be useful, many students immediately shut down when they perceive too great a gap between their current ability and what is deemed exemplary.
When Data and Numbers Ruin the Game By Dean Shareski published 7 November 14 Now reread that paragraph and substitute “learning” for “sport.”