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Ben Wilkoff

3,651 posts since 2005. My name is Ben Wilkoff, and I Teach. And Learn. A Lot.

  • Empathy WinsDigital Literacy from Teaching Tolerance I really like the stance that this resource takes on Digital Literacy: A place for teachable moments and…Newsletter Archive
  • Said vs. HeardWhat we say is not always what is heard, and the difference between those things provides for a lot of conflict and consternation. It is also a…Newsletter Archive
  • What We KnowWe know we are alive. We know we are creative and collaborative thinkers and doers. We know we are courageous and curious. We know we are both…Newsletter Archive
  • A Little Help From My FriendsIn case you are just skimming this blog post: Ben Wilkoff is looking for a new job! If that got your attention and you would like to read further,…
  • Ready or NotThe end of the school year is fast approaching, whether we are ready or not. Will we be able to say we have done everything we can to support our…Newsletter Archive
  • I Write WordsWe tend to do what we value, working ever more on things that are meaningful to us as individuals. But, it is also true that we tend to value what…Newsletter Archive
  • EngagedOMG Becky. PD is Getting So Much Better!! Professional Development can be better. Actually, it must be better. We deserve it as educators, and our…Newsletter Archive
  • Making Things WorkVery often we are given tools that don’t do exactly what we want them to. So, we modify those tools for our given purpose. I sometimes use a…Newsletter Archive
  • Unsubscribe!I am thankful for all of the amazing feedback we have received for this newsletter. We will be improving this resource as a result. One piece of…Newsletter Archive
  • SpecificBe specific whenever you can. It helps in telling stories. It helps in giving feedback. It helps in giving directions. It helps in framing change.…Newsletter Archive