Author: Ben Wilkoff

While I do find applying the term “consensual” to any type of learning experience as somewhat off-putting, I think Paul’s post is rather important. Consensual learning is a matter of trust. Do we trust our students enough to know what they need? Do we trust our students enough to make …

I love this vignette of a student and teacher making meaning together: I keep on finding myself drawn to conversations between one student and one teacher, like this one. There is something special about what can be done when this kind of personal exchange can take place, where both sides …

My thoughts on a different part of the Edublogosphere: Thank you so much for linking to these additional blog posts on “non-inclusive” education (or whatever this discussion would be okay with calling itself). I have to say, it has challenged me (and my educational philosophy) profoundly. Generally, I advocate for …

My comment on a wonderful post regarding childhood, innocence and the modern sense”growing up”: “Thank you for writing this post. I struggle with “growing up” as my kids are getting older, but I keep on trying to figure out what is actually just DIFFERENT about being a kid with instant …

Five years ago, I decided to write one blog post every day. 365 posts later, I knew myself and my world infinitely better. The project led to a great many changes in my life: a new job and a new startup being the biggest. There is so much you can …