by Matt Vaudrey | Jan 13, 2015 | Coaching, Ed Tech, Smart-assery |
That question was asked by the principal at one of my Elementary schools. Initially, he was hesitant to ask for my help. As the new EdTech Coach for the district (hired this year), he and I were both unsure of my role at his school (or my role at any of my 13...
by Matt Vaudrey | Dec 16, 2014 | Actual Math, Christmas, Geekdom, Smart-assery |
Younger Students For elementary teachers, students can email Santa and he’ll write back! (He might have a grumpy Elf or a silly Reindeer answer if he gets too busy). Visit bit.ly/emailtosanta and check it out. Older Students You know those moments when...
by Matt Vaudrey | Jun 2, 2014 | Education, Hope, Smart-assery |
Let me tell you a story. I’ve taught next door, across the building, and across campus from some really bad teachers. I have sat in staff meeting at the same table as teachers who give printed notes to students to copy down into their notebook, and that is...
by Matt Vaudrey | Dec 20, 2012 | Christmas, Smart-assery |
Whoa, parents! I haven’t given away anything. I’m just the mathematical messenger. Santa is Dead (There should be a source citation for the physics here, but I’ve long since deleted it in favor of this colorful presentation with pictures.) Ho Ho...
by Matt Vaudrey | Dec 18, 2012 | Actual Math, Classroom Management, Geekdom, Smart-assery |
Kylia rings her bell during Review Jeopardy today. “Is this right?” “Show the class,” I say. “Yeah, but is it right?” Kylia still holds her whiteboard up to her shoulders, hiding it. “I don’t know,” I say. [But...
by Matt Vaudrey | Oct 22, 2012 | Actual Math, Smart-assery, Teaching, Tough Issues |
When I was six, I had a birthday party at Lincoln Heights Pizza Parlor. Four friends and I spent the afternoon whacking moles, earning tickets, spending tokens, eating pizza, and finding diapers in the ball pit. Documenting the day are several grainy, indoor photos...