As we continue to build out this year, I would like to draw upon our own experiences for both strength and inspiration. With that in mind, I’d like to share that my wife and I ALMOST bought a house this summer. We put in an offer, it was accepted, and …
I’ve recently been thinking a lot about my first two years of teaching and the lesson planning notebooks I used. This was the last time I used a paper-based planning method, and I didn’t realize how much I missed it until I started using the Apple Pencil consistently last year. …
As we accelerate toward the end of the year, there are lots of opportunities to reflect. We still have to grab a hold of those opportunities, though. How will you be reflecting upon this year’s progress and sharing the story of your growth? Why I celebrate College Signing Day Some …
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What do you mean by personalized learning? Helpful resources… While I think the resources shared here are truly wonderful, the broader point is even more important: personalized learning requires a belief in student-centered classrooms and schools. How Pineapple Charts Revolutionize Professional Development Inviting fellow teachers into your classroom can be …
Can Micro-credentials Create More Meaningful Professional Development For Teachers? I feel like listening to educators is probably a good way to go: ‘I don’t consider it extra work because you’re picking what you want to learn about and you’re getting to use it right away with the kids.’ – Megan …
I find that we all need something a little different in order to support our learning. What types of resources help you to learn better (or faster)? A podcast about productive disagreement. And other stuff. We’re still figuring it out. A brand new podcast from two of the most thoughtful …
Why Believing in Your Students Matters Our expectations for students matter. I like the way research and personal experience are woven together. Definitely worth a read. Are We Personalizing Learning for the Students Who Need It Most? Everyone having ‘a personalized plan’ isn’t so far fetched in our context. Here …
How I Present Some great advice for both student and adult presentations from the always on point, Dan Meyer. The Digital Day in the Life of a Teacher I really like ‘day in the life’ stories from teachers, leaders, and learners. They can help us to notice and name the …
Making equity a first principle of personalized learning Great frame for how Personalized Learning is and should be about equity for kids. The new organization, The Equity Design Collective, will also be important as we continue to research and implement best practices. First Review of New Google Earth With this …