by Peter Skillen | Feb 14, 2019 | Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
PBL is a construct made up by human beings — there are lots of variations! And you are entitled to construct your own version within some parameters. Study many of the great resources that are available to you and then create your own working definition and effective PBL practice. And consider our Continua Frame. We like to think with it, rather than dichotomies, simply because things are rarely on or off, black or white, ones or zeroes!
by Shelley Wright | Aug 26, 2014 | Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, The Moral Imperative, Voices
Teacher and PBL consultant Shelley Wright offers her first draft of a Slow Education manifesto and urges other educators to end the McDonaldization of schools by joining in the effort. “It’s the very philosophy we need to save our education system.”
by Kathy Cassidy | Jun 26, 2014 | The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
“While my six- and seven-year old students don’t yet even understand the words ‘digital’ or ‘citizenship,’ they also need direction and support as they explore online spaces,” writes primary teacher Kathy Cassidy. “In fact, they need this instruction even more than their older counterparts.” Here’s how Cassidy teaches kids to be good (and safe) digital citizens.
by Kathy Cassidy | Apr 10, 2014 | Creating Global Classrooms, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Primary teacher Kathy Cassidy shares a year’s worth of ideas from her connected classroom about how to keep global learning activities in sync with curriculum goals and objectives.
by Jennifer Carey | Mar 3, 2014 | Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Inspired by the flipped classroom model, school-based coach Jennifer Carey is flipping her tech-related professional development to provide faculty more flexible learning opportunities and just-in-time support.
by Jennifer Carey | Feb 12, 2014 | Making The Shift, The Compelling Need for Change, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
School-based tech leader Jennifer Carey shares some highlights from the semi-annual iPad Summit, held most recently in San Diego, with keynoters Audrey Watters and Mimi Ito.