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Ben Wilkoff
3,652 posts since 2005. My name is Ben Wilkoff, and I Teach. And Learn. A Lot.
- A Portal vs. a Door in a Fun HouseA Portal. A One Stop Shop. A Digital Door. These are the things we dream of when we are at our most optimistic. We see a student, teacher, or…
- Inclusion isn't just for StudentsMost of the time when we talk about inclusion, we are talking about students with special and specific needs. We are referring to the ability for…
- Becoming a StudentWe are prepared for the future by what currently surrounds us. If what surrounds us is upheaval and chaos, low expectations and mistrust, then our…
- Seeing the Difference between Training and DevelopmentWe should notice the difference between technology training and professional development and explore ways in which we can make this difference…
- Seeing the Difference between Tech Training and Professional Developmenthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlHEEHeNJpE&feature=autoshare
- Definitions MatterI don’t think it is overstating it to say that we don’t always speak the same language in Education. Aside from the more literal language…
- The Story within the StoryThe origin story is essential. It both defines us and sets our biases. And, the more that we understand our origins, the more we can move on from…
- Time, Opportunity, and Learning: Which are the Constants and Which are the variables?Joe Dillon really got me started thinking about the constants and variables within schools and other institutions of learning. It made me think…
- The Parent PerspectiveChoice is the true trump card that parents have to play in educating their children. Many parents agonize over their school choices and advocate…