Across the globe schools are closing due to Covid-19 and the learning is being moved online. I recently shared in my Daily-Ink post, ‘Novel ideas can spread from a novel virus‘: Discussion about the possibility of remote learning invites questions about blended learning where some of the work, both asynchronous and synchronous, is done remotely. […]
I appreciate the article “Feedback (and Other Dirty Words),” which gives some insights on what is essential in delivering effective feedback. Here is an excerpt from the post. Done right, feedback is not only a good thing, it is essential to growth and performance. They say we need to do more than tweak our feedback … [Read more…]
Through reffing basketball, I learned a lot of lessons that apply to my learning to this day. The ability to be challenged in learning on something you believe is not as bad as being yelled at that you are wrong about something while you are running and sweating One lesson that I learned that was … [Read more…]
One of the amazing things about my job, is the ability to learn from so many amazing individuals. Donna DeSiato is one of those leaders. The vision for education, as well as the moves they are making to make that a reality, show the importance of leadership and bringing people together. The “system” is always made … [Read more…]
Originally posted at The Wejr Board blog. There has been much focus on shifting our assessment practices in education and, particularly in BC, moving toward more Assessment For Learning (or…
I shared this post on my 'Pair-a-Dimes for Your Thoughts' blog back in November 2012. I went back to it this weekend and noticed that a considerable amount of the…
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm and I were recently asked by educator and author Larry Ferlazzo to respond to the question: HOW CAN WE KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED WITHOUT CARROTS & STICKS? My response originally…
As educators, we are often faced with an opportunity to take the easy road or the hard road. The easy road often works for us as parents, teachers, and administrators…
“Put yourself in a fixed mindset. Your ability is on the line. Can you feel everyone’s eyes on you? Can you see the instructor’s face evaluating you? Feel the tension,…
What’s in a grade? This is a question that I ask myself almost everyday, if not actually everyday. Recently, my learning partner, Synergy co-teacher, PLC co-director, and fellow faculty member…
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