Brian DaltonMay 112 minClimbing LimbsAs a little, rambunctious boy I used to love climbing trees. It was challenging and exhilarating; the higher the better. More often than...
Brian DaltonApr 242 minThe Heart of the MatterNot sure how this month's newsletter idea came to me, but I do remember driving somewhere thinking about all the crap in the world. For...
Brian DaltonApr 242 minIt's Just a Nounfail·ure /ˈfālyər/ noun lack of success. Let's get this out of the way. Failure sucks. However, how you perceive it and move forward from...
Brian DaltonApr 244 minHollowStay hollow and get out of your own way. There once was a Native American legend who was said to have performed miraculous feats of...
Brian DaltonMar 82 minHow to Incorporate Video Games Into the Classroom Game based learning has been a favorite of my teenage students for the past 8-years. I have been able to correlate my love of video games...
Brian DaltonSep 5, 20213 minThe SearchSearching is the act of attempting to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly. As noted in the song "I've...
Brian DaltonApr 15, 20214 minGame Based Learning (Post 4)For the past 6 years, I have implemented game based learning with video games, in correlation with my English/Language Arts class. The...
Brian DaltonMar 26, 20214 minGame Based Learning (Post 3)For the past 6 years, I have implemented game based learning with video games, in correlation with my English/Language Arts class. The...
Brian DaltonFeb 24, 20213 minGame Based Learning (Post 2)For the past 6 years, I have implemented game based learning with video games, in correlation with my English/Language Arts class. The...
Brian DaltonJan 13, 20214 minGame Based Learning (Post 1)For the past 6 years, I have implemented game based learning with video games, in correlation with my English/Language Arts class. The...
Brian DaltonJan 5, 20212 minZoom Into Hamilton DreamsI've often stated that dreams are abstract notions just waiting for action to be taken. And what a dream I had in coming up with this...
Brian DaltonOct 1, 20203 minPlease, Please PerspectiveAs defined, perspective is a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Often in my presentations, I...
Brian DaltonJun 7, 20205 minTake It Easy On YourselfRecently I had the opportunity to be a guest on Johnny D's (The Motivational Cowboy) Hey 19 NRM Streamcast show. The show's focus was the...
Brian DaltonApr 25, 202014 minEducating with Edith FinchThose that know me know that my use of video game learning activities is nothing new in my learning environments. Before Minecraft and...
Brian DaltonDec 15, 20193 min'Code'name: LiteratureWith this in mind, I can state with all sincerity that reading is the most important academic skill. Granted, learning in all its facets is
Brian DaltonJun 3, 20171 minSTEAM Into My Class with TalosFeeling as if you've come to from a deep sleep, you realize you're in a unique universe . . .
Brian DaltonMay 4, 20171 minHolocaust PBLIn essence, project-based learning is an educational opportunity geared towards the learner. In contrast to typical classroom instruction, p
Brian DaltonJan 25, 20171 min"Swaying" to the MusicThere's no doubt that I've enjoyed wonderful success with my utilizing music, technology and literature within my class. In fact, ea
Brian DaltonDec 31, 20162 minEngaging Teenagers with Freaky HistoryWhile working throughout my Dyatlov Pass Incident lesson guide, my students analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated the information they observ
Brian DaltonAug 31, 20168 minSkyping to Raise the Educational LevelNow with being selected as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, a whole new world of Skype possibilities has opened its doors! Stay tuned