Technology is not pedagogically agnostic. It was made by people, for a purpose. We just have to make sure that we are choosing the technology that was made for the right purpose: The right tool for the job! Attending to Technology: Theses for Disputation Although this article is quite long, …
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 …
Lots of amazing things happen when we reflect upon our history and find the whole story of how we got to this very moment. What are you reflecting upon? The Rear-View Mirror on Personalized Learning There are a lot of claims made about personalized learning, what it is and isn’t. …
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 …
The educators at EdCamp Revolution want you to know the revolution will not be standardized It is always a good idea to look at which voices are not apart of the personalized learning conversation. How do we bring more diverse voices to the table? Three Questions I really like this …
Skill Checklists for Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2 Wonderful resource to check off your own skills for becoming a Google Certified Educator. 3D Printed Lego Tape Really amazing use of 3D printing for creating models and other thinking tools with legos.