by John Norton | Jan 1, 2013 | Top Posts of the Year, Voices
A “Connected Educators Month” in the United States — the rapid rise of Twitter PD — the coming of age of the Personal Learning Network. No question: It’s been an historic year for connected professionals, including PLP’s extended family of teacher and school leaders. Here’s just one example: the Top 13 Most-Read Posts by our Voices from the Learning Revolution group bloggers for the year just past. Each article listed here scored more than 4,000 pageviews during 2012. Now’s a great time to read (or re-read) them, as you resolve to connect and make a difference in 2013!
by Shelley Wright | Oct 8, 2012 | Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Many teachers who opt for the flipped classroom strategy are not pursuing a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, says Shelley Wright. The traditional model is simply being reversed — not reinvented. The lecture (live or on video) is still front and center. “Learning isn’t simply a matter of passively absorbing new information while watching a lecture on video,” she says. “New knowledge should be actively constructed.”
by Christen Dodd | Jun 8, 2012 | PD, Powerful Learning Practice
This summer, Dr. Jackie Gerstein will introduce two new courses to Powerful Learning Practice’s eCourse lineup. Both courses will introduce and expand educators’ knowledge on the flipped classroom. In this interview, Jackie describes the value of both her five-week (Engage with The Flipped Classroom: The Full Picture) and ten-week courses (The Complete Guide for Implementing The Flipped Classroom: The Full Picture).
by Shelley Wright | May 15, 2012 | Less Teacher, More Student, Passion Based Learning, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
I think the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy is wrong. I agree that the taxonomy accurately classifies various types of cognitive thinking skills. It certainly identifies the different levels of complexity. But its organizing framework is dead wrong. Here’s what I propose. In the 21st century, we flip Bloom’s taxonomy. Rather than starting with knowledge, we start with creating, and eventually discern the knowledge that we need from it.
by Powerful Learning Practice | Apr 10, 2012 | PD, Powerful Learning Practice
Summer learning – havin’ a blast! This summer, we’re kicking off a dozen eCourses from a group of seasoned, 21st Century educators. Our Powerful Learning eCourses are practical, affordable, and an easy way to get your professional development in from...
