Most school districts claim to want to move from good to great, become world class, become a 21st century district, or fill in the slogan blank. Getting past the cliches (and the fact that we’re 14 years into the 21st…
The Importance of Modeling Positive Use of Social Media
by Chris Wejr • • 2 Comments
Originally posted at “The Wejr Board” blog. Cyberbullying. Stalking. Pedophilia. Narcissism. Screen time. These are the headlines that grab the most attention around the topic of students using social media. These articles and reports strike fear into parents and schools…
4 (Digital) Habits That Will Make You More Creative
by George Couros • • 3 Comments
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Eric E Castro Sir Ken Robinson’s talk on the notion that “schools kill creativity”, is the most viewed Ted Talk ever. The views and clicks do not only come from educators,…
Do kids have a voice? The power of choice
by Sam LeDeaux • • 3 Comments
As I continue to connect, learn, and grow, I have met some amazing educators. I attended EdCamp Chicago this past October and had a career changing experience. The energy was high, passion strong, and enthusiasm contagious! These educators were taking…
#OurVoice – TedX BurnsvilleEd
by George Couros • • 1 Comment
I was honoured to have been asked to speak at the TedX BurnsvilleEd event in Minnesota recently. One thing that I have really tried to focus on lately is empowering voice; not simply students, but anyone involved in education who…
How Competency Based Grading Has NOT Changed Our School’s Transcript
by Brian Stack • • 1 Comment
My school district implemented a K-12 competency-based grading and reporting system four years ago. The implementation included the adoption of a set of common competency-based grading practices that all teachers use in their classrooms and competency-based report cards that measure…
To Those That Have Heard Everything
by George Couros • • 3 Comments
cc licensed ( BY NC SA ) flickr photo shared by Steven Shorrock I was a little surprised to see a tweet from someone talking about how we shouldn’t be talking about “being connected” with people anymore because everyone should…
Bringing the Boom: What Hollywood Teaches us about Staying Inspired in the Classroom
by Kassi Cowles • • 2 Comments
If you’ve ever watched a movie in the genre of the Inspirational Teacher, you’ll recognize the formula: there’s a teacher who’s up against an evil administration; or unfeeling, conservative parents; or callous budget cuts (usually in the arts,) with a…
Motivation by Wonder and Purpose
by William Parker • • 3 Comments
A good friend and fellow principal, Lydia Wilson, from Bixby Central Elementary, wrote me recently about personal motivation. I liked what she said so much, I asked her if I could share it with others. Her response is a good…
Limits for Kids: Do we define them or inspire beyond them?
by Sam LeDeaux • • 2 Comments
I had an invigorating conversation with a colleague yesterday. Upon reflection, I realized it was because the tone, words, and content of the dialogue were galvanizing. Thoughts were candid. Suggestions were constructive. Discussion flowed both ways. There was a mutual…
Learning From Eric Sheninger
by George Couros • • 1 Comment
It has been almost one week since I spoke at #Edscape in New Jersey, and it was a tremendous honour to have that opportunity. Not only because I was able to connect with amazing educators in the area, but because…
Evaluation in 2 Simple Steps
by Sam LeDeaux • • 2 Comments
Embarrassing but true, the above cartoon is not far off from many evaluation experiences. That is one way it can be done; I propose another, which can be completed with two simple steps: 1) Care. 2) See #1. Evaluation should…