The Thing About Homework
The Thing About Homework Read More
Ideally, assigned homework should be less frequent and hopefully more personalized to the needs of the student and their ongoing work and growth.
Learning
Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge, but more crucially acquiring the habits and tendencies to transfer that knowledge in personally meaningful circumstances.
32 Research-Based Instructional Strategies
32 Research-Based Instructional Strategies Read More
These 32 research-based instructional strategies include Setting Objectives and Reinforcing Effort/Providing Recognition.
How Can We Create Credibility For Informal Learning?
How Can We Create Credibility For Informal Learning? Read More
The problem we are all trying to address is that informal learning–sometimes called ‘play’–doesn’t count for anything, and it should.
Using Space To Influence Thinking
Using Space To Influence Thinking Read More
To encourage thinking, we have to consider how we use furniture, wall space, and open space in our classrooms. Here are some practical tips.
What Students Feel Learning In A State Of Flow
What Students Feel Learning In A State Of Flow Read More
When education is done “right”, learners often feel and experience the following in their both formal and informal educational environments.
State Growth Contribution: Student Growth Percentiles–What?
State Growth Contribution: Student Growth Percentiles–What? Read More
Does the idea of a Median Student Growth Percentile sound intimidating? No worries, there’s a PowerPoint for that.
The Point Of School Isn’t To Be Good At School
The Point Of School Isn’t To Be Good At School Read More
The point of school is not to get good at school but to effectively parlay what we learned in school in other learning and in life.
Why Curriculum Should Function More Like A Game
Why Curriculum Should Function More Like A Game Read More
Why Curriculum Should Function More Like A Game by Terry Heick In 2016, sandbox video games have changed gaming more