Spark creativity and green action in your classroom! Take Action Global and Elementari - code interactive stories & games have teamed up to offer engaging, cross-curricular lessons that blend #coding and #literacy. Check them out: buff.ly/3AjRU0g

Apple Users: Update your MacOS... securityweek.com/apple-confirms…

I’m sure ISBE’s $48 million 6 year contract with ACT will benefit the majority of IL students. 🙄 I’ve been in Ed for nearly 20 years and most Ss (unless in the top 10%) don’t care and find these tests a waste of time…and I know many Ts that feel the same way.

"Train hard and focus on what you can control." -James Clear

BREAKING: A federal appeals court upheld a law that could result in TikTok being banned in the United States by the middle of next month, putting the future of one of the largest social media platforms in the country at risk. wired.com/story/doj-tikt…

Enjoying a nice cold evening with some soft music, a book, fireplace (electric), my wife and a glass of bourbon. Only thing better would be low 80s, toes in the sand and a cold drink on the beach somewhere. Any beach towns need a Computer Science/History Teacher or tech coach? 😜

Sometimes, I question my choice to become a teacher, but not today. My students went above and beyond, sharing their creative process and challenges and yes, I might’ve teared up Proud of their creativity and perseverance! Thanks to Emily Flach from Learning Technology Center (LTC) for attending!

Reflecting on last year...renewing for 2025...my new blog post for Illinois Digital Educators Alliance: ideaillinois.org/winterbreakref…

One of my goals for 2025 is writing on a more consistent basis on a variety of topics. I brought back my website "Books Travel Life" Bookstravellife and plan to post there. Here is a link to my end of the year post "Looking Back: My Blog Posts from 2024". bookstravellife.com/looking-back-m…

Planning a "streaming" movie day tomorrow. Comment an inspirational documentary or movie I should watch. #edusky #inspirational #inspiration #movies #documentaries

Stay Safe out there. I've revamped my personal blog this year: bookstravellife.com Check out my post on Winter Safety Tips! tiktok.com/@books.travel.… #ILweather #I70 #WinterStormBlair #life #midwestliving Jacob Dickey, WCIA 3 News #travelsafety #wintersafety #effinghamil

Snow day? No excuses! Daily walks transformed my health, boosted creativity, & sparked mindfulness. Start your 30-day challenge today—every step counts! bookstravellife.com/3-daily-benefi… #MindfulMoves #walking #teacherlife #creativity #fitleaders #snowday tiktok.com/@books.travel.…

"Savor the little victories as much as you criticize the little mistakes." -James Clear

This is the new blog I brought back from the dead. Check out Books Travel Life's video! #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTYoQE2fq/ bookstravellife.com

Highlights on the Sports tonight! Aaron Britton

One of the best executed plays I’ve ever witnessed in HS basketball…the crowd was just as excited as the boys.

The value of a degree is dwindling. Students are tired of costly hoops & busywork. Employers want skills, not theory. Higher ed must focus on application. My experiences with higher ed (myself, my kids, others) show it must change or become irrelevant. highereddive.com/news/nearly-ha…

Don’t miss #IDEAcon Get registered today! Why you cant miss this year’s experience! ideaillinois.org/transformteach… #education #teaching #edu

Can anyone provide insight into this? EDU PLN does this affect federal funding/grants for schools? Does anyone have a link to the 836 page "spreadsheet"? #education nbcnews.com/politics/donal…

Getting close to finishing the outside renovations for this year.