How to Write a Poem: An Exercise
How to Write a Poem: An Exercise. This is an awesome activity to try in class. A poem in two columns…Thanks to the Two Writing Teachers.
Bent But Not Broken
Originally posted on Counsellor Talk : Connecting with those who want to make a difference.:
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to…
Because #poetry
Originally posted on A Fine Balance:
Shared on Flickr by Kariann Blank “A poet is a verb that blossoms light in gardens of dawn, or sometimes midnight.” Aberjhani Before you say…
Is It Project-Based Learning, Maker Education or Just Projects?
Originally posted on User Generated Education:
Zak Malamed of StuVoice.Org mentioned in a student voice panel that when given projects by teachers to complete, it was often just another “thing”…
Vision for the Future: The Other 21st Century Skills
Originally posted on User Generated Education:
Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to individually discuss each of the skills or dispositions I proposed…
“Productive Discomfort” Through Zero-Based Strategic Thinking
Grant Lichtman has shared on new framework for school improvement, a framework that may include “productive discomfort” [ as Grant calls it ], but definitely provides “open options” [my words]. … Continue Reading “Productive Discomfort” Through Zero-Based Strategic Thinking
The Basics of Blended Learning
Originally posted on Tommy found a Real Book.:
See on Scoop.it – teaching with technology Louise Robinson-Lay‘s insight: a graphic overview of just what it is that makes blended learning…
Questioning…
Questioning myself discovered my students need to ask questions also. As I start the new year, I ask questions of my practice and of my students’ practice. What is it … Continue Reading Questioning…
Design Thinking, postscript: the importance of the teacher
Key research, a sample student survey, and needed information about teaching boys — which of course is just great teaching strategies for all, but do we use them enough for … Continue Reading Design Thinking, postscript: the importance of the teacher
What Are You Teaching the World? A Video to Show Your Students Tomorrow
Originally posted on Pernille Ripp:
I have a penchant for Kid President and have loved many of his videos, but this one is one of his best. Dedicated to teachers…
#leadershipday13 Answer: How Do Busy Administrators find time?
make possible better, more organized, and curated communication for your school’s professional learning community
Connected Learners #clmooc #literacies chat True Reformers
Storify by Sheri Edwards Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:26:37 Connected Learners #clmooc #literacies chat True Reformers Connected learners: teachers and students joining together to forge pathways that make … Continue Reading Connected Learners #clmooc #literacies chat True Reformers
Share, Interpret, Remix x3
Have you seen this amazing tri-class remix project? Flick-It-On! Student Collaborative Film Making Challenge It is a creative way to inspire remix, design, and critical thinking. The Gist: Three classes … Continue Reading Share, Interpret, Remix x3
7/3 #literacies Chat Special Event with Fordham University Literacy Institute
Originally posted on #literacies chat:
Please join us on July 3rd, 10:30-11:30 AM EST for a Special #literacies Chat with the participants of the Fordham University Literacy Institute! Many of these…
Everything We Teach About Writing Is Wrong
Look what we “read” today: YouTube videos, vlogs, webinars, webpages, as well as traditional text. Even nonfiction has transformed to include images, videos, links, captions, bullets. And the purpose: to … Continue Reading Everything We Teach About Writing Is Wrong
Learning Styles Don’t Exist; Options Do #openspokes
Jeremy Inscho in our Open Spokes Fellowship introduced us to Daniel Willingham‘s research that refutes the learning styles theories to which many of us may subscribe. Dr. Willingham states “Students … Continue Reading Learning Styles Don’t Exist; Options Do #openspokes
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