January 2018 – The digital classroom, transforming the way we learn

Deep Learning: Engage the World, Change the World

January 31, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

I am currently reading this book, written by Michael Fullan, Joanne Quinn, and Joanne McEachen. Deep learning is my new interest these days and I

#BETT 2018; Overwhelmed by size, underwhelmed by quality.

January 30, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

Are you planning a trip to Bett in 2019? A review of EdTech’s largest show, BETT 2018. I was just reminded about the article I wrote

Teaching Scotland’s position on Brexit

January 30, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

Background Election 2017: Scotland’s result in numbers. SNP lost votes in the general election in 2017. The results were heavily influenced by

What Happens in a ‘One Subject for the Entire Day’ Classroom?

January 29, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

This article was published in the Wise-ed-review, by Ms Jyoti Rahaman. I have included the whole article here. I would like to add that when I

Personalized Learning Is a Problem of Privilege

January 28, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

I recently read this article by By Paul France Jan 21, 2018, and in this article, he highlights some concerns I too have with personalized learning. He touches

Twitter for teachers

January 27, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

I recently read an article by @DavidGeuring called Twitter is like going to the Grocery store. It reminded me that it is many years since

3 Ways Leaders Can Support Ongoing Professional Development

January 23, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

I just read this article by Steven W. Anderson where he discusses what he calls the lack of involvement from leadership on the professional development and the

From good to great – the importance of culture and leadership

January 22, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

I have read a lot of articles and books about the impact of leadership dimensions on student outcomes, Vivian Robinson, and Michael Fullan. This time I

Curiosity, why aren’t students asking the questions?

January 20, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

This week I was lucky to be invited to a new school in Oslo, Ullern vgs. They are located in a new modern building connected

A year with Trump, will he get three more?

January 19, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

I recently attended an event arranged by our national newspaper Aftenposten, Trump – Will he get three more years? I have to say, in Norway, there

Establishing a Culture of Innovation Through New Leadership

January 18, 2018 Ann S. Michaelsen

I recently read this blog post; Why Empowerment — Not Technology — Is The Key To Transforming Education, by Dustin Haisler. In this article he discusses the