Tech, Teaching, Leadership, & Life
Hey there! I’m Mike Paul, and I support teachers at every level worldwide with technology integration strategies, leadership lessons, and tips to make life as a teacher easier.
Meet Mike
Mike is a technology coach, consultant, advisor, and doctoral student. He has an extensive background in training, technology integration, speaking, and professional development.
Mike has worked with thousands of teachers and schools across the country in the past decade. His focus is on using technology to create deeper learning experiences for students.
Students need freedom to develop critical skills with edtech
My first question when working with teachers and the technology they have available in their classrooms is, "what do you want the kids to create?" And when we look at the 4 Shifts protocol, this question from the technology infusion section is also essential: Does...
Just for the Sake of Being Creative
Sometimes, you just have to do things to flex that creative muscle. "Do things that light your soul on fire and that help you fall in love with your life every single day. I had no clue when I started making content that I was going to be met with so much love in a...
How the 4 Shifts Protocol Supports Teachers in Providing Deeper Learning Opportunities for Students
I’ve had the pleasure of working with a small cohort of teachers this year to redesign lessons for deeper learning opportunities. I called it the “Future Shift Fellowship” for two reasons: 1) I hoped that this group would begin moving our district into the future by...
Book Review – Traitor’s Blade: The Greatcoats, Book 1
Title: Traitor's Blade: The Greatcoats, Book 1 Author: Sebastien de Castell Publication Date: 2014 Genre: Fantasy Rating: What It's About I have the pleasure of diving into the pages of Traitor's Blade, the debut novel by Sebastien de Castell....
Book Review – The Lies of Locke Lamora
Title: The Lies of Locke Lamora Author: Scott Lynch Genre: Fantasy Rating: What It's About In the bustling, corrupt city of Camorr, an orphan named Locke Lamora emerges as an ingenious thief, a master of deception, and the leader of a band of...
All your base are belong to us
Hey, y’all. We’re nearing the end of March, and for many public schools, that means Spring Break is near (or maybe already arrived). It’s a very busy time for educators as one school year ends, and plans for the next are already taking shape. My hope for you as we...