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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Connect your iOS device to your laptop with its USB charging cord. Open up Image Capture (Applications > Image Capture.app) instead. Click Import All. DONE. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: This is a great thing to know, especially if you take videos on your phone! See on tiie.w3.uvm.edu