Archive for June 2017
Despite a worrisome question, Father’s Day was great! – SCN Encourager
Sometimes a question out of the blue will cause me to fret. My daughters. I love them to death. But oh, how I wish we’d talk about politics or religion. Those topics are in every old dad’s wheelhouse. (Even if we know little about them!) I’d certainly sound a lot less stupid about those subjects…
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Read MoreOops. I sure misread my family’s Father’s Day intentions! – SCN Encourager
At first I thought I was incredibly popular. But nope. Cindy gave me the bad news yesterday. Everyone who said they are coming to MY Father’s Day dinner on Sunday – more than 20 family members – are not really coming to see me at all. They’re all coming to see the girls! Because our…
Read MoreWill an all-too-rare “aha moment” zoom down upon you today? – SCN Encourager
That’s what I would’ve wished for you, you know. But… I’ve discovered that’s not how “aha moments” pop up. Dang. Apparently you’ve got to be observant and it helps to have a big nose. (So yay! I’m halfway there!) This all dawned on me while listening to Bernadette Jiwa discuss her new book “Hunch.” She’s got…
Read MoreWho are three of your favorite TV characters? (a revealing speedy-kwik quiz) – SCN Encourager
Warning – this quiz has a punchline that stings! Ouch! This exercise hurts. Maybe you won’t be affected in the same way. Let’s find out. Imagine you are attending a “relationship building” workshop. Not a marriage or emotional touchie-feelie one. But rather one geared toward “customer retention” for organizations. (Yeah, I know I need both……
Read MoreOops! Here’s a 21st century skill you’re probably “underteaching.” – SCN Encourager
As if preparing your students in the core 21st century skills in your schools wasn’t enough! But… it isn’t. Sorry. For sure, the core 21st century skills already contained in our curriculum and in our instruction are essential. They’re rock-solid. And our students need to experience success in: • critical thinking • problem-solving • collaboration…
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