Top Tools for the Backchannel: Engage Students With Powerful Discussions!

For this lesson, we're going to take it up one level from the Substitution Level to the Augmentation Level of the SAMR model by using the Backchannel discussion strategy.

Twitter Basics for Educators

There isn't a conference around which does not host tweet chats during an event. There are loads of Twitter chats for education every night of the week. Alternatively, you can find lists of chats on everything from A to Z on Twubs. Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQMHYgtPZo!

Anger Management for Dummies

Don't Make Me Angry: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry... Have you ever seen my Incredible Hulk impression? Some people have and they think it's a hoot! No, I don't really turn green, or burst out of my clothes. There's just this thing I do while adjusting the cervical vertebrae in my neck. I … Continue reading Anger Management for Dummies

On Life After Losing Mom: 8 Things I’d Like Her To Know

This is about missing a parent, whose passing has left a huge void in your life. As the years go by, you do not  get over it, rather, you learn to live with it. No matter how young nor old, the hurt runs deep. There is never a way to prepare, albeit chronic illness, or … Continue reading On Life After Losing Mom: 8 Things I’d Like Her To Know

Atlanta Traffic in Paralysis

The Gist The mayor of the city of Atlanta was fighting for his life this morning, after the city became paralyzed following the massive snow and ice storm, "Leon." Hundreds of people spent the night stranded on freeways, at work, and in Home Depots (and who knows where else). A woman reportedly gave birth in … Continue reading Atlanta Traffic in Paralysis

What the Lord’s Prayer Taught Me About Happiness

The Purpose of Prayer The Lord's Prayer is the one of the most commonly recited passages of the Bible and arguably the least practiced. I've played a lot of basketball in my lifetime. Every middle school, high school and college game was preceded by this prayer in the huddle. As well, it was a ritual … Continue reading What the Lord’s Prayer Taught Me About Happiness

Album Review: Beyoncé

Beyoncé dropped her 5th album over night last Friday, unbeknownst to anyone. She skipped the months of campaigning and marketing that usually precludes an official release date. In fact, the self-titled album shattered sales records on iTunes topping the 800,000 mark by Monday morning. The fact is, singles were not for individual sale. For any of … Continue reading Album Review: Beyoncé

Under Taylor’s Leadership, The NCCU Lady Eagles Must “Trust The Process.”

Vanessa Taylor came on board at North Carolina Central University in 2012, and has already steered the women's basketball team in the right direction. She inherited a squad that had gone 3-27 prior to her arrival, and finished with a menial 2-27 record last season. Within those two campaigns, The Lady Eagles suffered 29 straight … Continue reading Under Taylor’s Leadership, The NCCU Lady Eagles Must “Trust The Process.”

How I Learned To Overcome Disappointment

One thing is for certain: in this life, you can only do that which is in your own power to do. You cannot snap your fingers and spark world peace, or stop crime and pestilence. You certainly cannot end world hunger, dissolve massive weather systems, or stop a tsunami after an earthquake has parted the … Continue reading How I Learned To Overcome Disappointment