Bev Clemens, Program Director for Professional Learning in Aurora Public Schools dives into her thinking for the role of teachers in the classroom, the types of support that we can provide to teachers, and the ways in which new models of learning can be created to better serve the needs …
Mark Calhoun, Director of MTSS for Aurora Public Schools, discusses issues of equity, the accountability era, and the ways in which we can break down silos across schools and in central office. He also dives into the pressure of modern public education and the way in which we take things …
Amanda McLean, Badge Partner for Aurora Public Schools, digs into the question of which resources teachers and leaders need in order to innovate in the classroom. She also asks a few questions of her own, including “How do we share resources in order to most effectively implement badging in the …
I have always been intrigued when schools choose to let some devices in the classroom and not others. It is fascinating to watch some teachers and leaders rationalize banning the primary communication device for many kids (i.e., cell phones). Many do so based upon mere belief in a more traditional way of teaching and …
Suzanne Rougier, Program Director of ECE in Aurora Public Schools, discusses her ideas for Blended and Personalized learning and how both will continue to engage and connect learners across the district. If you want to find out more about the #WHOISaps project, here is the best link: http://learning is change.com/2016/08/07/launching-whoisaps-will-you-respond-to-the-call/ …
Nick Steinmetz, an EdTech Coordinator for Aurora Public Schools, tackles the ways in which we design learning experiences in this #WHOISaps interview. He also dives into just how relevant our schools, teachers, and content can be for our learners. https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WHOISaps_-How-should-we-design-learning-experiences-that-are-engaging-and-relevant_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
This is an abbreviated version of John Damhof’s #WHOISaps interview. In it, he discusses his thoughts for how we can best support students for what is to come in college and career. He also dives into the ways in which teachers can lead the way. https://media.blubrry.com/learningischange/learningischange.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WHOISaps_-What-does-21st-Century-Learning-Look-Like_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window …
There is no easy way to get to know a school district as diverse and multitudinous as Aurora Public Schools, but I know that I must make an attempt anyway. I must attempt to understand the students. I must attempt to understand who they are and the assets they bring to …
In my time at Denver Public Schools, I have held three official titles. I have had four direct supervisors and shared five different offices. I have created, shared, and contributed to over 5000 Google Docs. I have worked with hundreds of school leaders and thousands of teachers on projects big …
62. How do you deal with aging? #LifeWideLearning16 @bhwilkoff — Zac Chase (@MrChase) March 2, 2016 I’d like to think that every year I have been alive has been better than the last. While that is not strictly true, it is a wonderful piece of fiction that I tell myself …