by Margaret Haviland | Apr 24, 2013 | Less Teacher, More Student, Passion Based Learning, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Teacher and instructional leader Margaret Haviland considers the value to students of exploring creativity within limits and the need to give them license to freely pursue their creative urges within those limits.
by Tim Holt | Apr 19, 2013 | Making The Shift, The Compelling Need for Change, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
If we can teach kids to solve messy problems before they graduate, they might have better luck solving messy problems when they start running the world, says teacher and instructional technology leader Tim Holt. Problem-Based Learning could be the final education reform.
by Peter Skillen | Apr 9, 2013 | Passion Based Learning, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Teacher and teacher educator Peter Skillen reflects on the role of passion in learning, highlighting the research and reminding us that emotion energizes the brain. Mesmerize!
by Sr Geralyn Schmidt | Apr 2, 2013 | Student Life, Teacher Leadership 2.0, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Teacher and technology coordinator Sister Geralyn Schmidt reflects on the responsibility of teachers to work with parents as they guide their children in safe and productive online activities.
by Kathy Cassidy | Mar 18, 2013 | Creating Global Classrooms, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices, Web Tools That Deepen Learning
Teacher Kathy Cassidy has used Skype for years to connect her primary-aged students with the world. So when the company offered free group video to educators, she jumped at the chance. Five classrooms and lots of Lucky Charms to count! Find out what happened and read her “lessons learned.”
by Brian Crosby | Mar 15, 2013 | Connecting with the Common Core, STEM learning, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Blending STEM with “connected classroom” strategies is a powerful learning model, says STEM teaching coach Brian Crosby – provided innovative thinking, teacher autonomy and flexible scheduling are present. These essential components of “going deep” with teaching and learning have been eroded away in the last decade, he says, and will have to be revived.