Monthly Archives: March 2013
In the movie Moneyball, Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, says to Art Howe, the team’s coach, “If you don’t win the last game of the season, nobody gives a damn.” Coach Howe responds, “So, now it’s on … Continue reading
Growing a Teaching Tool – Task AnalysisWhat am I supposed to think about this and where do I begin? This question finds its way into our thinking on many occasions, especially when we are responsible for the success of children. Often the words of others assist … Continue reading
Growing a Teaching Tool – Critical Attributes of What Is To Be LearnedIf you are ready and prepared to do something important, the doing is much easier and the result is much more likely to be exactly what you anticipated it would be. Readiness points a person toward success! We can learn … Continue reading
Time, Tide and the Common Core Standards Wait for No Teacher!Have you ever had that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach that a small disaster is imminent? The dream is real. I woke in a sweat the other night. A consistent dream of incompetence haunts my sleep now … Continue reading