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EdCampChicago 2011

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

Today was my first experience with an unconference at edcampchicago. First, I find it amazing that teachers give up a Saturday to spend time learning and growing together. Nobody was required to be there, and yet we were there…Without going into great detail about the conversations that were had, I have three questions based on […]

Listen to the Mustn’ts

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

As I near the end of yet another school year, my students have accomplished some amazing things. From Innovation Day and Holes in my Wall to Student Driven Learning and Lip Dub, it has been a great year. One of those years, that I have to think to myself, “does it get any better than […]

Gapers Block

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

In Chicago, we have a term called “Gapers Block”. It is an event on a road where traffic is jammed up due to motorists slowing down and/or stopping due to some distraction on the side of the road. In some cases it is a fender bender, a dead animal, or even someone answering the call […]

Our Epic Lip Dub

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

Today by the numbers… 2 months of planning1 computer club with 7 rockstars688 middle school students72 posters1 song2 takes1 memorable experience A few months ago I watched the Magnolia High School lip dub on youtube and was mesmerized by it. I wanted to bring our school together as they had for a common goal. I […]

Nosy Crow – Three Little Pigs

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

I have two small boys that terrorize my house on a daily basis. Among the many interests they have, they love reading. This past fall I joined the cult and bought my wife an ipad for her birthday. While she uses it occasionally, my sons use it on a very regular basis and reading is […]

Social Science Song

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

Just a quick post to share a recent project a group of my 6th grade girls put together last week. The assignment was to find a way to help the class understand the various roles and responsibilities within the feudal system in Europe during the middle ages. This is what they came up with…

Class Update Seven: My Brother Has Cerebral Palsy

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

“My brother has Cerebral Palsy” This was a statement that one of my 6th grade students made to the class today during a presentation. As we near the end of the school year, many students are presenting their “big” research projects to the class. I always like these days because the kids work so hard […]

Lessons from Little League

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

A great deal of my free time lately has been consumed with my son’s entry into the world of Little League baseball. He is five years old and is starting in the first level which is a coach-pitch league. I believe that we can learn a few things about schools from Little League. Everyone plays […]

It’s Not You, It’s Me

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

One of my favorite scenes from my long love affair with the great show Seinfeld is a conversation between George and his girlfriend. The line being used in this conversation is, “it’s not you, it’s me.” Obviously, George and his girlfriend are using this time tested line to justify a breakup. However, I think this […]

My Bin Laden Takeaways

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Josh Stumpenhorst

Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US forces in Pakistan. President Obama speech about US killing Osama Bin Laden I have two takeaways after this surely historical event. My first takeaway is the emotional mixture I am feeling right now. As I type this, I am watching crowds celebrating and cheering as […]