Note-taking
This is an adaptation of a blog post I originally published on 26 March 2023. The case here melds my nostalgia for using a paper, bound notebook for note taking versus my long career in writing with a computer keyboard. Writing on…
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MacPaint
Two of the apps you got with a new Mac in 1984 were MacWrite and MacPaint. MacPaint was the more obvious showpiece, one you could play with at the computer store. For me, along with HyperCard, it was a game changing experience…
The Symposium
While working in Goochland County, our superintendent had an idea he wanted to bring from his former district: an end of year symposium that would provide a deep professional learning experience for teachers. It would be an optional event, but one that…
Podcast Intros
Did podcasts exist before the iPod? No! The term podcast however was not initially embraced by Apple. Podcasting was born out of the desire to push new music (think demo tapes) out to consumers via a subscription model using a podcatcher application.…
Explorations in Learning
Creating the Annual Report While working in Goochland County, I was asked to start thinking about the design of a semi-annual report to go out to parents. This started as a seasonal publication, printed full color, and pushed in community locations for…
Getting Education Outside School
When you look at a lot of parents today, especially those priming their kids for a good college, they’re liking filling their kids’ time with extra educational experiences. I know my friend has his weekends packed with kid activities, from music lessons…
Eating in Japan
Japan Series Tempura at Ten-Ichi This was our first night in Tokyo and while I like tempura, I’d never been to a tempura-only restaurant. What an outstanding start to our vacation. Each bite was pristine and each course showcased the natural flavor…
Kyoto & Nara
Japan Series This spring from Tokyo we took the bullet train (Shinkansen) to Kyoto. The experience aboard was not too different from the TGV in France however because we were traveling with larger luggage, you need to reserve a seat that has…
Blogging Best Practices
NECC 2009 I presented at NECC (now ISTE) 2009 on blogging. The references used for the talk, the state of the web, and the novelty of writing and publishing online came back to me in a way that today (2026) feels overly…
Exploring Tokyo
Japan Series This past spring (2026), we traveled to Japan for the first time and since returning, I’ve been reflecting upon the trip, anticipating a return. It was one of the cleanest places I’ve ever been, and in one case, it almost…