Where do you go for new sources of reading? Suggestions from other administrators? Other educators? Suggestions from known educational authors? From particular organizations? Do you seek ideas outside these circles? Do you go beyond the “group think”? Read to Lead I’d like to suggest you check out Jeff Brown’s @THEjeffbrown podcast at ReadtoLead.com . In each episode,…
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse The initiative will let students “visit” locations ranging from the Seattle Aquarium and American Museum of Natural History to the International Space Station. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: This is a new venture where classes can sign up to take virtual tours. It looks like it will be a place for…
Sharing. It’s important. We teach our children to share with siblings and with other children. We see examples everyday of people sharing their time, talent and resources. WeDay is a great example of youth sharing with others. One of the youth from my own community was part of the event, sharing her story with the…
SELF-REFLECTION For the past 4 months I’ve been pondering what route to explore next. After 23 years in education, the last 13 as an administrator, I made the decision in May not to return to my current position and resigned. Since then, I’ve done a great deal of thinking, reading, thinking, listening, thinking and then…
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse There is already a fantastic sense of movement in Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes comics. But animator Adam Brown wanted to see what the pair looked like in motion, and his video of them dancing is pure delight. Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Because we all need to smile, laugh and…
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse This classroom guide is intended to inspire and expand your thinking about effective assessment for project-based learning. The tips are organized to follow the arc of a project. First comes plan See on www.edutopia.org
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse The “Hollywood Blockbuster Show” was performed by members of the Ohio State University Marching Band on October 26th, 2013 at the Penn State Game. Coming off… Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: Creative and imaginative and the design and work that went into this routine is incredible. A great example of why…
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse 21st Century Learning requires a differentiated instructional approach, in order to enhance students’ problem solving and critical thinking. Classroom teachers know that these 21st Century skills are… Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: This is a good chart to help in planning DI. The skills are broken down into Domains which help…
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse Why do we want learners of all ages to be engaged during instruction? Because involved students learn more efficiently and are more successful at remembering Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: A great infographic. Student engagement is important and here are 7 reminders to help with creating engagement. See on elearninginfographics.com
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse 20 Questions To Guide Inquiry-Based Learning Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: For anyone interested in Inquiry learning or anyone already immersed, these questions are a good starting point and reminder as you continue to grow as a learner. See on www.teachthought.com
