Interesting point about textbooks You can say what you want about using textbooks in class, often depending on the subject taught. The quality of the
Category: Research
College students often don’t know when they’re learning
And the same goes for high school students is my educated guess! The research evidence is clear. Learning by trying something yourself is superior to
Does Teaching Experience Increase Teacher Effectiveness?
A Review of the Research Research from 2016 by Tara Kini and Anne Podolsky looked at the question; Do teachers continue to improve in their
Problem-based learning; why?
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching style that pushes students to become the drivers of their learning education. Problem-based learning uses complex, real-world issues as the
Open-to-learning Conversations in schools
By reading this background paper, you will learn more about the model of effective communication that is the focus of this module. Viviane M J
Cameras in every K-12 classroom
Concerned Parents and Lawmakers “Recently, lawmakers in Iowa penned a bill that, if passed, would have required cameras in every K-12 classroom in the state.
The role of a school leader
Discussion topics I just read this article by Eric Sheninger. “The Role of a Leader in Building Capacity” Here are some points to consider, is
50 crazy ideas to change education
I just read this article by Terry Heick. Although it is influenced by an American way of thinking school, at least that is my opinion,
What can you stop doing?
Interesting question I just read this dialogue on LinkedIn. Will Richardson has Keynoted at our school and he can always bring new interesting challenges to
How will 2022 reshape K–12 education?
And how can we influence the outcome? This article written by Thomas Arnett takes a closer look at what options we have when it comes
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). Also
The brain-changing benefits of exercise
What if I told you there was something that you can do right now that would have an immediate, positive benefit for your brain including your mood
Why Education Is About To Reach A Crisis Of Epic Proportions
Almost half of teachers are thinking about leaving their jobs. Where does that leave America? I just read this article in Forbes and it made
Don’t break that chain
This is how to become a little bit better every single day. Sound advice from Daniel H. Pink this week. The newsletter is here. I
Cheat (or learn from) math problems with Mathway
Mathway is a Web calculator that not only solves math problems for you, but also shows you how it got to the answer with step-by-step directions.