Happy Today!!It's been forever since I've last posted anything. I miss me some long form blogging. It just seems like I don't have time to sit down and write something deep. You can always follow my short things on social media at @DropStepDunk. An update :I've switched jobs from a Tech Coach /...
Monday, February 20, 2023
Thursday, March 3, 2022
First and Final Frames
Written by Matt Miller
on 3/03/2022 06:30:00 PM
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🤔 Thought Bubble 1First and Final FramesI stumbled across this side-by-side comparison video of the First and Final Frames of some movies.Some are almost identical to each others.Some are way different.Seeing just the beginning and the end made my mind want to fill in the story myself.How...
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Tamed Wildfire Chili Recipe
The weather has been cold here in Indiana. Here's my second favorite chili recipe to warm you up. (My favorite white chicken chili recipe can't be shared.) It's a pretty non-traditional recipe and grew from grabbing random things from the pantry. Yes, noodles go in chili and you don't need beans....
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Keep the Mosquitos Away, Taking Action, and Reinventing Yourself
I am horrible at New Year’s resolutions. I have expectations of grandeur and inevitably succumb to the inevitable and I stop doing what I wanted to do.I fail.A lot.So, this year, I’m trying to work more on developing habits instead of some lofty goal.I’m going to continue my One...
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
What if We Designed with Only the Necessities?
This post was originally published on 12.03.21 in a part of a newsletter sent to teachers in the district I serve. ----------------------------Continuing with our last two newsletters and simplifying things so you can get to more of the good stuff, what if we designed with only the necessities?A...
Collaboration is Right in Front of You
This post was originally published on 12.03.21 in a part of a newsletter sent to teachers in the district I serve. ----------------------------------------A lot of times when I’m out in public I see things like Pareidolia. Sometimes, I seek them out. Other times, they find me. Either way,...
The Gap
Note - This post was originally published on 11.11.21 as a part of a newsletter sent to teachers in the district I serve. The Gap.Fight Through it.It took me at least 5 years to even somewhat feel sort of comfortable in the classroom. Really though, every day is new. So, do we really ever feel comfortable? We’re always experimenting, changing things up, looking to improve, never satisfied,...
Rewild Your Attention
This post was originally published on 11.11.21 as a part of a newsletter sent to teachers in the district I serve. I came across the above image on Twitter a week or so ago.It made me think.First, that there is perhaps some truth to it. Second, it’s probably exaggerated for a wow-factor....
Monday, December 27, 2021
Your Plates Are Full
This was originally published on 10.05.2021 as part of a newsletter to the teachers in the district I serve. Your plates are full.Shoot, they were full with just the “teaching” stuff you received on your initial trip through the food line.Add all the other things that you’re navigating and...
What Are The Stakes?
This was originally posted on 9-1-21 in a newsletter to the teachers in the district I serve. ------------------------------------In my mind, I’m always merging athletics and coaching into the classroom. When thinking about an assignment, do your students know what it takes to win and beat the...