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Thoughts on “playing school” and living life…

January 12th, 2010
Posted in Education . Living

If my students can't "play school", how can I expect them to "play office" or "play life", for that matter[ READ MORE ]

Aikido, Iaido, The Internet, & The Phone book?

January 7th, 2010
Posted in Living . PA . York

My Quest This last October, Lanette and I had a discussion about my increasing lack of physical activity. I used to work out somewhat regularly at a local health club that shut down suddenly amid much controversy. Though I am not in the worst shape, walking into a gym or fitness club feels like giving [ READ MORE ]

Great tools for teachers… that I can’t always use…

February 26th, 2009
Posted in E-Learning . Education . Technology

Collaboration: Okay, let’s face it. The world is moving toward more and more online collaboration. We need to prep our students for this. One project I currently have simmering on the back burner is a “design team” project where student groups would “meet” online with clients to discuss the design of everything from logos to [ READ MORE ]

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The Samurai Banner of Furin Kazan May 2, 2012
Heaven's Net is Wide (Tales of the Otori, #5 Prequel) March 29, 2011
The Harsh Cry of the Heron March 29, 2011
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction March 29, 2011
Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan March 29, 2011

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