What elements of the “8 Things to Look For in Today’s Classrooms” exist in our professional learning at Young Junior High? What elements are lacking? This is in response to a challenge from #IMMOOC in a book study / discussion / application of the new learning. Follow it on Twitter! So, at Young – we… Continue reading →
What do you think about innovation? I started reading The Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros (@gcouros) and am trying to keep up with #IMMOOC challenges for blog posts. http://immooc.org/. Really innovative thinking! Why do we need to be innovative? I am challenged with this question from some teachers, and it’s up to me to share… Continue reading →
Young Junior High – Twitter Chat #1 around the work of George Couros will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. First, watch this video as a foundation for the “Innovator’s Mindset”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlsqTbiiunQ Directions for Twitter Chat (if you’ve never done this): Respond to each question. Begin with “A1” for the first question (Q1). Include the… Continue reading →
If we are going to shift what we do in the classrooms and transform the learning environment, adults have to change what we do. Change is difficult, right? It takes a certain mindset to do that. Let’s talk about the growth mindset for a minute. This is based on Carol Dweck’s work Listen to what… Continue reading →
The staff at Young Junior High have talked about student-centered learning. What exactly does that mean? My understanding continues to evolve, for sure. These Ted Talks may help all of us have a better understanding what “student-centered” could be! What if students controlled their own learning? — Reimagining Classrooms: Teachers as Learners and Students as… Continue reading →
If you haven’t read this book, I strongly encourage all educators (all people, actually) to take some time to do so. My moral of the story is encompassed in this quote: “But the benefits of changing your reality – and sharing that positive reality with others – are the kinds of successes, discoveries, and breakthroughs… Continue reading →
I watched a webinar hosted by George Couros, author of The Innovator’s Mindset. Good book! Anyway, he challenged leaders to write 3 short blogs, 200 words or less. I haven’t been a big blogger, had only done one before regarding my trip to Harvard with Raise Your Hand Texas last summer. I thought it was… Continue reading →
