Thanks for the love guys, but the Ohio Against The World shirts aren’t us. But they are available here: http://t.co/iba1FourgT
— HOMAGE (@HOMAGE) January 2, 2015
//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
That was a pretty classy thing of Homage to do — to share the actual website where you can get the t-shirt — which is why I will continue to be an Homage customer. And I also think this is a great example of why a “brand” is so important to develop. Check out this video about the Homage story:
So where am I going with this? It’s more of a question than a point. What implications does “branding” have for schools, for educators, and for students?
In an era when access to information is getting easier, it’s going to be increasingly important to be able to stand out. I have a belief that it’s important to create a “brand” for yourself by sharing what you are passionate about, sharing your ideas, and sharing your reflections in a way that helps others learn and grow and also helps them connect with you. I think it is increasingly important for educators to do this so that we might be able to show our students how to understand and use branding in the future.
Next week, I’ll share some of the tools I’ve been using to establish a digital footprint to help me create a brand. Until then, think about what your “brand” might be. It may just be one more way to consider utilizing your passions!
Articles Worth Reading
It’s Not All Bad…
http://willrichardson.com/post/108751397315/its-not-all-bad
What Happens When Students Are Simply Free To Learn?
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/what-happens-when-students-are-simply-free-to-learn/ via @teachthought
Expert insights: Math in modern times
http://smartblogs.com/education/2015/01/12/expert-insights-math-in-modern-times/ via @SBEducation
A Principal’s Reflections: How Digital Tools Improve Teaching and Learning http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-digital-tools-improve-teaching-and.html?spref=tw
Upcoming Dates
Jan 26
Yearbook Sale Begins (Ends Feb 6)
Student Committee Meeting, 10:30
Jan 27
Children’s Mathematics Book Talk, 8:00am
Jan 28
5th Grade Data Team meeting, 1:00
AD/DC Staff Meeting, 3:35
Jan 29
1st Grade Data Team meeting, 9:00am
2nd Grade Data Team meeting, 12:30
Jan 30
FAMILY GAME NIGHT! 6:30-7:30pm
Feb 3
BIT meeting, 8:00am
Kindergarten Data Team meeting, 1:00
Teacher Steering Committee, 3:40 at ADE
Feb 4
Children’s Mathematics Book Talk, 8:00am
Special Education Team meeting, 12:30
Feb 5
Admin Meeting (Herb), 8-11:00am
3rd Grade Data Team meeting, 9am
4th Grade Data Team meeting, 1pm
Feb 6
Yearbook Sale Ends
Newsletter home
BAC meeting, 8am
Feb 9
PARCC Testing meeting (Herb), 1:15
PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
Feb 11
Conference Night
Feb 13-16
No School
Feb 17
Waiver Day — Hilliard U