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What is the “Value-Added” in Schools Today?

Tom Hierck Posted on November 11, 2014 by Tom HierckNovember 11, 2014

The last month has seen extensive travel (over 25,000 km flown) and wonderful opportunities to connect with colleagues from all over Canada and the United States. I’ve been focusing some of my work around the concept of “value-added” in schools … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Engagement

“We’re here to watch the game, not to have fun.”

Tom Hierck Posted on May 19, 2014 by Tom HierckMay 19, 2014

Last Saturday I had the chance to go to Wrigley Field for the first time and watch a Cubs game with three friends. It was an afternoon game and they decided I needed the full experience so we were going … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Leadership, Relationships

What Did I Learn This Week? (Volume 7)

Tom Hierck Posted on November 27, 2012 by Tom HierckNovember 27, 2012

There has been a bit of a gap since I last posted in this series, based on a hectic travel and writing schedule coupled with moving to a new house. Of course, this has also provided some great learning opportunities … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Learning, Technology

What Did I Learn This Week? (Volume 6)

Tom Hierck Posted on November 12, 2012 by Tom HierckNovember 12, 2012

I have been enjoying the weekly reflections that are creating these posts and am very appreciative of the feedback received and the time taken by colleagues to check-in each week. Brandon (@AlwaysPrepped) has checked in and asked if I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Lifelong Learning, Technology

What Did I Learn This Week? (Volume 3)

Tom Hierck Posted on October 22, 2012 by Tom HierckOctober 22, 2012

My reflections for the third in this series of blogs actually covers much more than last week due to finding myself in a very reflective mood as a result of what happened during the week. What I discovered is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Family, Resiliency

What Did I Learn This Week?

Tom Hierck Posted on October 4, 2012 by Tom HierckOctober 4, 2012

I am embarking on writing a post each week that reflects my learning for that week. This came as a result of participating in the Leadership 2.0 series that was launched on Tuesday by George Couros. While I would identify … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Leadership, Relationships

Preaching and Teaching

Tom Hierck Posted on July 25, 2012 by Tom HierckJuly 25, 2012

I always enjoy visiting with my younger brother Jeff. He is a United Church Minister and we have wonderful conversations about the connections between his work as a preacher and mine as a teacher. Once we get passed the obvious … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Outcomes, Personal Growth

“I’ve Become Comfortably Dumb” (A First Year Student’s Lament)

Tom Hierck Posted on May 20, 2012 by Tom HierckMay 20, 2012

I know followers of this blog will recognize that the title of this post is a little tongue-in-cheek (a play on the title of a great Pink Floyd song) and not intended as a negative portrayal of every high school … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Grading Practice, Transition

“I’m just not used to being good at stuff.”

Tom Hierck Posted on May 14, 2012 by Tom HierckMay 14, 2012

I spent two days visiting with the students and staff at the DSBN Academy. Regular readers of this blog will recall a previous post about this newly established school (http://umakeadiff.blogspot.ca/2011_11_01_archive.html) that lives and breathes the singular mission encapsulated in two … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Relationships, Teachers

Tenet #2 – Every Day Provides a New Opportunity to Exert a Positive Influence.

Tom Hierck Posted on January 12, 2012 by Tom HierckJanuary 12, 2012

It is an unreasonable expectation that we get every aspect of our lives perfect every day. As I reflect on my time as an educator I know there were days when I was not the best teacher my students needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Engagement, Positive Influence, Relationships

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