by John Norton | Jul 1, 2013 | Connected Leadership, Voices
As nine-year teacher Charlie Gramatges assumes his first full-time school leadership role, he’s taking his “learner first” attitude with him. In his first post for Voices, Charlie reflects on some of his wonderings about his new leadership position and invites your advice.
by Shelley Wright | Sep 24, 2012 | Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Embedded technology is not evidence of a transformational shift in teaching practice. It’s possible to embed technology into every aspect of teaching and learning and still have a completely teacher-centered classroom, with the teacher in control of what is learned, how it’s learned, and for the most part, how students show their learning.
by Lani Ritter Hall | Feb 5, 2011 | Change
Cross-posted on Lani Ritter Hall’s blog One drop, then another We can become an ocean Changing learning Second drop (first drop) Give students choice From Mr. Chase, a narrative on learning that ended: The progress came when I remembered what I believe to be...
by Lani Ritter Hall | Dec 17, 2010 | Community News
Posted in the Bryan cohort’s virtual learning community, this video caught the attention of many in the cohort and prompted some serious thinking. Members grappled with Wesch’s message and the realities of everyday teaching in a standardized testing...
by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach | Sep 17, 2010 | Community Building Series, Leadership
(Cross-Posted) This is the second post in a series on community building. The following is a “laundry list” of recommendations Community Developers should consider in the creation of their social community. Adopt a paradigm that views the community...