by Matt Renwick | Apr 30, 2014 | Connected Leadership, Less Teacher, More Student, Passion Based Learning, Voices
In his summative reflection about an afterschool enrichment program, principal Matt Renwick shares comments from his students and his fellow teaching partner Renee, who agrees that “many of the students did things in this computer club time that blew me away.”
by Patti Grayson | Mar 14, 2012 | Passion Based Learning, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
It makes perfect sense when you think about it. Creativity is an invaluable tool in problem solving. In a digital age where innovation is highly valued, teaching creative problem solving is essential. It seems everything I’ve been up to recently has been leading to a focus on creative problem solving. The convergence of these events has had quite an impact on my thinking and teaching.
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jul 1, 2011 | Action Research Projects
Forest Hills Elementary Schools Team Members: Julie Thorp, Lisa Courtney, Marie Mehring, Linda Lagemann, Lauren Wiethorn, Annette Thomas,Ann Hambleton Community: Dublin-Dallas Year 1, 2010-2011 As we enter the ever changing world of 21st century learning, we believe...
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jun 23, 2011 | Action Research Projects
The Haverford School Team Members: Jay Brown (team leader), Ron Duska, Carol Ann Luongo, Cheryl Joloza, Deb Gavin, Sarah Barton Community: ADViS Year 1, 2010-2011 The Haverford Lower School team discussed in September how our goal was to “think WAY outside the...
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jun 23, 2011 | Action Research Projects
ELCO Intermediate School Team Members: Judy Uhrich, Kim Sandoe, Amy Zelinski, Tara Perlaki, Sue Gingrich Community: IU-13 Year 1, 2010-2011 This year we moved grades 3, 4, and 5 from 4 elementary K-5 schools into one Intermediate School where grade levels teach...