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Alex Lancia

Reflections on teaching, learning, and life

My Top 10 Reading Workshop One-Liners (and take-aways)

1) “Whoever does the most work does the most learning.” Debbie Miller.  My thoughts: make sure students do most the work! Duh. 2) "The great thing about technology is that it enables us to connect not 1-1 but 1-world."  Stephanie... Continue Reading →

Through My Boot’s Eyelets: Trekking the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia

I have lived in Ethiopia a long, long, long time and spending a few days trekking in the Bale mountains remains one of my favorite things to do. If you like stunning afro-alpine scenery, walking for 5/6 hours a day... Continue Reading →

Feeling Victorian … even if just for the summer

I have traveled the globe, been to countless countries in five continents and still, every summer, I am remain convinced that there is no place anywhere in the world that I would rather spend my summers.  Victoria, BC is THE... Continue Reading →

Lisbon in 7 days with kids

In Brief The week from June 18, 2015 through June 25, 2015 saw us exploring Lisbon with the family plus my mother-in-law.  A precious gem of a city, very accessible, diverse, and with tons to do in a week to... Continue Reading →

Obituary: Ruggero Lancia (1933-2015)

One of my father’s favorite sayings was “guarda Avanti” – look forward. But today, it is only fitting to pause, and look back at Ruggero Lancia’s life. He had a grandiose life, filled with joy, drama, success, failure, and most... Continue Reading →

The secret sauce behind report cards

The end of the school year means teachers tying up loose ends and, for most of us, sitting down to write reports.  I just finished mine yesterday (hence the time for sitting down to write this blog post), and I... Continue Reading →

My 4 slide take-away from eLearning Africa 2015

The most entertaining and educational session from eLearning Africa 2015 was Donald Clark's mind-blowing tech presentation.  Here is what I learned in 4 slides: Problem: we basically forget most of everything we are told.  Our retention rate is very low... Continue Reading →

4 Ways to Teach Your Pre-Schooler to Code

I am sure you have heard it already, "coding is the new literacy." Maybe, maybe not.  What I do believe strongly however is that coding and programming helps students to think creatively and problem-solve.  Basically "hands-on" critical thinking!  In my... Continue Reading →

Sailing Desolation Sound

In June 2012 we spent a week sailing the waters of Desolation Sound, just north of Vancouver, BC.  We set off from Powell River, BC (the pearl of the Sunshine Coast) and chartered a 32 foot Bavaria yacht called Arcturus... Continue Reading →

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