by Antonio on January 8, 2009
One of the first things I remember learning in my graduate work in education was that no matter what I did or how well I planned, there would simply never be enough time for me to get everything done. It just wasn’t possible, there were too many demands, too much work, not enough time. In [...]
by Antonio on December 6, 2008
This presentation was done on December 6th, 2008 at The Association of Boarding Schools conference in Baltimore, MD. We had a great group of 12 independent school administrators and teachers. Thanks to those who came and enjoy!
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by Antonio on October 23, 2008
We are conducting technology professional development a little differently at our school this year. A few years back we borrowed the idea of “Tech in 20″ sessions, small, 20 minute professional development sessions that hit upon concrete, real hands on resources that teachers can use right after they leave. Our Director of Academic Technology, David [...]
by Antonio on June 1, 2008
I have spent some time recently thinking about how our schools look and feel very much like they did over a century ago. Our school began a major construction project last week intended to refurbish and renovate one of our major academic buildings. Kingsley Laboratories, built in 1897, is one of our oldest buildings and [...]
by Antonio on April 30, 2008
Today I received in the mail, my copy of the Harvard Education Letter, published by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The cover article focuses on how “despite the challenges” more schools are adopting one-to-one laptop programs. The article goes on to say that over the last several years, many schools across the United States [...]
by Antonio on April 28, 2008
Connect with your senses I asked them. They struggled. It could be more about spring trimester and the weather, and sun, and impending potential of summer break, but for some reason, it felt like it was me. Three exercises, each designed to connect with their senses, emotional memories, purpose, feelings. Shelley wrote that “Poets are [...]
by Antonio on December 13, 2007
We go on our winter break next week and yet, I must admit that I am looking forward to small brainstorming session that a few of us have planned for Monday afternoon. The “pow wow” was brought on by a discussion at lunch the other day regarding the educational value of Second Life. For those [...]
by Antonio on August 7, 2007
I really am not a big fan of moving. The end result is one that I usually find enjoyable, new scenery, furniture, new neighbors, and yet the process of cleaning out, packing and unpacking is about as enjoyable as a visit to the dentist. (No offense to any Dentists out there) My office is [...]