Defining Digital Literacy

Ian O’Byrne asked his professional network how they define digital literacy. It makes sense given that the term has evolved Continue reading →

Grief Journey 2019

It’s dark and I’m lonely and I’m feeling desperate to hear my son’s voice. Searching for answers, I turn to Continue reading →

Darkness & Light

A Grief Journey of Transgression and Transcendence As the leaves start to crunch underfoot and the winter darkness descends, I Continue reading →

Sabbatic Leave

Time to recharge the batteries Explore new places Live in the moment Escape from responsibility Do what I love Reflect Continue reading →

American Civic History on Film

A 2-day professional development program for educators in Grades 5 – 12 in Philadelphia, August 14 – 15, 2018 One Continue reading →

Lessons for Media Literacy

When I was at the Rhode Island School Librarians meeting, discussion focused on this surprising question, “Are there any other Continue reading →

Freedom to Choose: An Existential Crisis

A Response to boyd’s “What Hath We Wrought?” by Renee Hobbs Renowned thought leader danah boyd shared her existential crisis Continue reading →

In the Deep Water

In July 2016, as my mom’s health was failing and we were coming to recognize the reality of her impending Continue reading →