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My TED Talk: Speak Less. Expect More.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 11, 2014
Post category:Storytelling Teaching
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In August of 2013, I gave a TED Talk on Education and Innovation at the AT&T Conference Center in conjunction with Center for 21st Century Skills. Unfortunately (and incredibly frustratingly…

Speak Up storyteller: Cara Paiuk

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 10, 2014
Post category:Speak Up Storytelling
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Our next Speak Up storytelling event is on Saturday, January 18, at 8:00 at Real Art Ways in Hartford. Tickets can be purchased online here or purchased at the door,…

My future worker bees

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 10, 2014
Post category:Family
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My four year-old daughter and nineteen month-old son at the library yesterday. If only I could get them working on revisions for me.

My super powers

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 9, 2014
Post category:Autobiography
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I have several super powers. Most have no discernible purpose. If I were ever engaged in battle with a super villain (or even a regular old villain), most of these…

The Moth: Plane Delayed

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 9, 2014
Post category:Moth Storytelling
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The following is a story that I told at a Moth StorySLAM at The Bitter End in New York City in April of last year. The theme of the night…

When it comes to social media, leave teachers out of it. They love your child too much.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 8, 2014
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This happens too often on social media, and it must stop: Parents disparaging their child’s teacher. Almost never without the teacher’s name (thankfully), but the anonymity of the teacher is…

IMDB, baby.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 7, 2014
Post category:Film MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items UNEXPECTEDLY, MILO related
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There is nothing wrong with taking pride in one’s accomplishments. I am proud of my fifteen year teaching career, which includes a Teacher of the Year honor. I am proud…

New Speak Up dates announced

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 7, 2014
Post category:Speak Up Storytelling
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We have finalized dates for our next three shows and wanted to give you a chance to mark those calendars now. As you probably know, our upcoming show is…

I am not a Johnny Manziel fan but…

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 6, 2014
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I don’t like Johnny Manziel. It’s not his fault. I’m genetically predisposed to not like people who come from privileged backgrounds. I’m able to overcome this genetic flaw if I…