From the Trenches...

General Guidelines...

Now that I have established this blog page, it is time to think about some participation guidelines.

We should be respectful of all humans at all times. I will have the final say if anyone has potentially crossed any lines. If your post is removed, it is just because there is even a tiny potential that somebody could take a comment out of context or in a way that could cause some sort of harm. In short...LET'S BE NICE!

Most topics are alright and questions posed to me are fine as well. Please understand that I do not bear any responsibility for what shows up in user comments. I will read and respond often so keep your questions and comments coming!

One of the major goals of this blog is to further discussion about teaching, learning, the brain, and the field of education in all of its forms. I also look forward to getting to know some of you a bit more and to let you inside my world as well.

We are all adults...do we really need to lay out any additional rules? I don't think so!

Alright, one more...nodoby is allowed to correct any grammar or spelling. This is about IDEAS, if you want a blog that helps you give feedback to others in order to feel like you are performing a service, there are other blogs for you!

Let the ideas flow!

Let's give this a try!

Hello World! Placing a blog on the Education Illustrated site has been requested by many workshops participants, customers and other educators for the last couple years. I figured it was time to move forward into the new age...

This blog will be written in an extremely casual format. If you are looking for polished papers and answers, this isn't the place. I will use it to comment on new research, pass along humor, offer tips and strategies, expound on things I am learning as I travel the world and much more. Often, there will also be space for your comments and questions...feel free to give blogging a try!

I feel sad sometimes that I can't get to know more educators from my workshops. There is so much to do in...so little time. I would also like to use this blog to let you get to know more about me and I you. I am certain we will both grow because of any interaction we may have.

Please be aware that I will be the fist to say, "I don't know" when someone has a question out of my range of experience. Please feel free to comment and help other educators enhance themselves personally and professionally.

Look for a "guidelines" post soon so we can all be on the same page about how we can best interact using this medium.

Thank you for checking in...Here's to a new adventure!