Britain covets its special ties with the US, but a shared language makes us forget it is a foreign land,
Author: Ann S. Michaelsen
Author and school leader. Write about engaging students in learning with technology
Deep learning; how and why?
Deep learning In Norway called “dybde læring”, is the new trend in Norway. Our minister of education wrote about this
What is your compelling reason?
I just had the pleasure reading George Couros post where is says: A reminder…when you have a compelling reason, you
#CHARLOTTESVILLECURRICULUM
Teachers: What has been going on in Charlottesville? Why did it happen there? Should we be worried? These are a
The 10 principles of Modern School
change.school I recently signed up for a webinar with Will Richardson, Bruce and Missy change.school. Due to the time difference
A Great Speech About Why America Isn’t Great Anymore (But Can Be Again)
What makes a country great? Watch the clip from the series “The Newsroom” and read the article below. Comment on
Up to speed. Out the door
Lesson plan Read through today’s five things and choose 1 item you think is significant and useful for your classmates to
Reuters tv
News in the classroom This is a good place to find the latest news, but also look up news that
The importance of knowledge in a changing world
Relevance, relevance, and relevance In Norway, we have struggled with getting students to attend high school. Many teachers meet half
8-things-look-student-centered-learning-environment – Getting Smart
This article is copied from the web page Getting Smart, written by Emily Liebtag. Full article here. These are 8 good
Title: 9 AI-enhanced Elephants in the Classroom
Reading this article by Will Richardson made me think these 9 points somehow have to factor into the equation. Are
Analyzing Speeches as Arguments, Obama vs Trump
STUDENT OBJECTIVES analyze a speech for rhetorical devices and their purpose. identify an author’s purposeful manipulation of language. identify elements
Mission Critical: How Educators Can Help Save Democracy
Article written by Alan November. “At present, we worry that democracy is threatened by the ease at which disinformation about
How to teach students about fake websites
Fake news is it new? Fake news might be the word of the year but fooling people into believing something
ROBERT B. REICH – Inequality for all
is Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and Senior Fellow at the Blum Center
