Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As I ponder the meaning of this day many thoughts come to mind. One stream of thought relates to my role as an educator and education as a whole. There is so much for which to be thankful in this realm -- so many blessings from God. To that end, here is …
Category: Faith
My Technology/Social Media Audit — Part Two
Yesterday I shared that I have undergone a personal technology/social media audit in recognition that I need to model some healthier patterns of technology use. You may read about the basic premises I established for this audit here. As for the specific strategies have adopted, along with some reasons for them, here is the list: …
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My Technology/Social Media Audit — Part One
The last two years I have noticed a difference with the majority of my students in the classroom -- one that I anecdotally attribute to social changes due to COVID-19. My students, even the best and most self-aware ones, are tied to their phones even more than they were before. Most can articulate how this …
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Celebrate!
For several years folks in education (and other fields as well) have chosen a word, or even three words, to guide them for the coming year. I have often chosen three words to help me focus on the year ahead, thinking that a single word did not provide enough guidance for me. I debated as …
Living in a Genesis 1:27 Understanding
The name of this blog, FaithEdTech, is intentional. For me, faith in Jesus Christ as my eternal Savior comes first. He has called me to share Him through the vocation of education, and he has blessed me with an interest and aptitude for using technology to do just this. It is for these reasons that …
Mentoring Book By My Dad
My father, Kenneth Black, is an 85 years old life-long educator -- one who has had several acts in his professional career. For many years he was a Lutheran school principal, positively impacting the lives of thousands of students. In his 50s he was called to a role of leadership in church administration, leading an …
My Three Words Guiding 2020
Several years ago the #OneWord movement began in education. This is where educators select a word that will guide them in the coming year -- a focal point for their work in their next trip around the sun. Twitter is a common place for these words to be shared with other educators looking for support …
Teaching and Christian Community
Today was my 32nd Opening Day (yes, I like using baseball terminology!) as a teacher in Lutheran Schools. This led me to intentionally reflect on this blessing from God. Over the the past six months I have read a lot about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and his own writing as well. This week I started his short work …
Happy #Cubs Anniversary — and a Faith Connection
Two years ago, IT HAPPENED! Now I know not all of you are Cubs fans, but there is a faith connection to this memorable event. Click here for a recent blog post that connects the 2016 World Series champions to important lessons about our faith in Christ. Happy Cubs anniversary everyone!
Session Resources — LSA Conference
Yesterday I had the privilege in participating at the Lutheran Schools Association conference, held at Long Island Lutheran High School and Middle School. In the two sessions we reviewed and discussed with participants the topics of formative assessment and faith integration in the classroom. As is my pattern, resources and session notes for the two …
