by Sharon Davison | Apr 28, 2015 | Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, Voices
As an educator I want my students and their families to be a part of our daily learning. When this is encouraged, parents feel welcomed to engage. Through our ability to model this and offer invitations to extend learning outside of our classrooms parents begin to work alongside us, the teachers who are working hard each day to make a difference for all of our students.
by Christen Dodd | Mar 9, 2015 | Change, Leadership, Learning, News, Voices
In today’s environment it’s not uncommon to see our educational systems taken for granted. Should we care and are they worth the fight?
by Powerful Learning Practice | Mar 7, 2015 | Connected Leadership, professional learning, Voices
This checklist for Future Ready Schools can be used by schools, districts, or individual educators to determine if a particular online activity is valuable and worth their time. The checklist also addresses best practice at the design level.
by Powerful Learning Practice | Mar 3, 2015 | Legacy, The Moral Imperative, Voices
I woke up to this… I just wanted to take a moment to tell you about your influence on my teaching career. I was at Valdosta State about 17 years ago. You observed me teaching a lesson on point of view, and I used the book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs....
by Powerful Learning Practice | Feb 28, 2015 | future ready, Leadership, Learning
Technology, used correctly, has the ability to level the playing field and open doors for all children, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, life experiences, background, or exceptionalities. And so I find myself driven to ensure that all policy makers,...