5 Incredibly Effective Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Small changes. Big results. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: There are some good ideas and practical ways to help yourself. See on www.inc.com
Why Playful Learning Is The Key To Prosperity
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse In order for our global society to develop solutions to pressing problems in an increasingly technology-driven and constantly changing world, we need to re-train our workforce to do what machines can’t: to be enterprising, independent and strategic thinkers—to be purposeful creators. This starts with changing the way students, especially the…
No Courses, No Classrooms, No Grades — Just Learning
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse A Boston area innovation studio for middle and high school students is bucking the traditional school model for what students love best: hands-on learning. NuVu is a full-time magnet innovation center for middle and high school students. NuVu’s pedagogy is based on the architectural Studio model and geared…
20 useful ways to use TodaysMeet in schools | Ditch That Textbook
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse TodaysMeet is an easy-to-use, versatile digital tool. It can enhance discussions, provide a place for ideas and more. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: With 20 different examples, this is something that teachers can look to use in their classrooms or schools can use with parents/community. Another tool that can help with…
My Students Don’t Know How to Have a Conversation
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Recently I stood in front of my class, observing an all-too-familiar scene, The Atlantic reports. Most of my students were covertly—or so they thought—pecking away at their smartphones under their desks, checking their Facebook feeds and texts. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: The art of conversation is very important – maybe…
Educational Leadership:Schools as Learning Communities:What Is a Professional Learning Community?
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: PLC’s can be powerful learning opportunities as long as they aren’t co-opted for another purpose. Combined with Personal Learning Environments, a PLC can be a powerful way for teachers to share and learn, empowering them to bring their learning to their classrooms. See on linkis.com
100 Great Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Paul Graham, Jim Collins, Tony Hsieh, and other business leaders share the questions you should be asking if you want to improve your company. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: These are great questions for educators! We need to be asking many of these about our schools, classrooms and systems. See on…
Are Existing Tech Tools Effective for Teachers and Students?
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse The Gates Foundation released a report today surveying teachers and students on the kinds of digital tools they’d like to see available in classrooms. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Are the tools that available to teachers what they need to meet the demands in their classrooms? What do they need? See…
Teachers are Learning Designers
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Late in 2012, I wrote a blog for the Huffington Post that articulated what I really feel should be and is a role of great teachers. Great teachers are “learning designers” who seek to create a space Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Learning Designers – a great way to look at…
Why Playful Learning Is The Key To Prosperity
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse In order for our global society to develop solutions to pressing problems in an increasingly technology-driven and constantly changing world, we need to re-train our workforce to do what machines can’t: to be enterprising, independent and strategic thinkers—to be purposeful creators. This starts with changing the way students, especially the…