Education and teaching… Identifying your “why.” From standards to learning targets for busy educators 10 Aug 202110 Aug 2021 In a post (or current) COVID educational environment, we - educators- are being handed an opportunity. Now, when I say this, I am not referring to the artifact forged in…
Education and teaching… A case against averages and the Gotcha” culture of grading 24 Apr 20191 Feb 2023 Written on the board: "Test Tomorrow!" That four letter word that we use for assessment strikes fear into the hearts of many students. Failure becomes an option. I have written…
Education and teaching… Engage Students by Becoming a Creator of Experiences 1 Apr 20192 Apr 2019 Let me set the stage. Mid workshop, mind racing as questions are being asked about classroom practices, students, personalized learning, and how to juggle all of the students, in different…
Education and teaching… The Deeper Dive. Off to Present at Deeper Learning 2019! 26 Mar 2019 There are times during my career as an educator where I have been inspired. I will admit that I have fallen victim to my last book, TED talk, discussion with…
Education and teaching… When Students Talk and We Actually Listen. A PBL Story With Surprising Twists….. 25 Feb 201925 Feb 2019 The email arrived with the usual "ping!" It contained a Google form link about wants and hopes for changes to our school schedule. The scheduling committee was going to meet…
Digital Badging… Discussions in micro-credentialing. Making a case for innovation and skills development. 11 Feb 2019 A quick post this morning. I was very happy to be included in the inaugural discussion for the Vermont Learning Cooperative around leveraging skills assessment, playlists, and micro-credentialing in the…
Education and teaching… Remixing School. What happens when 7/8 students design educational experiences? 5 Feb 2019 What do you like about your school? What do you dislike about your school? You can imagine how this went. A laundry list of complaints. Teachers are unfair, homework, more…
Education and teaching… Are we in the points distribution process? Is the goal earning numbers or building learners? 25 Jan 20196 Feb 2019 "What's my grade now?" Bear in mind that this student handed in an assignment .2 seconds ago. But wait! It gets better. The assignment was placed in the class "inbox,"…
Education and teaching… How 60 Seconds Can Lead to the Integration of Mindful Teaching Strategies. 7 Jan 20197 Jan 2019 https://youtu.be/8y0QzKXb_U8 Start Simply Reflection, awareness, mindfulness. Can't it be as simple as breathing? The thing that we do all day, everyday? Spoiler alert! I am not a mindfulness expert, just…
Education and teaching… Giving students “the world.” Enter The Waferx Project. 3 Jan 20193 Jan 2019 Why do I need to know this? When will I ever need this? The most commonly heard question of bored, disenfranchised, and checked out students. I can't compete with Fortnite…
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