Sep 25, 2024
What do grades tell students about their learning? Are they even helpful?
Even though evidence suggests grades are a poor motivator for student learning, we still use them in our classrooms to evaluate learning. But there's a much better way to not only evaluate learning, but track learner GROWTH and PROGRESS.
In this...
Sep 18, 2024
With AI able to fill out worksheets, write five paragraph essays, craft short stories, or pen reports in seconds, the impetus for inspiring original, real-world work couldn't be greater.
How as student-centered faciltiators do we support students in producing the kind of work that they find PERSONALLY meaningful...
Sep 4, 2024
What happens to student empowerment when we move from the the front of the classroom to a gentle facilitator on the side?
We get more self-directed learners.
More student voice, opinions, and ideas.
A range of diverse work products.
Making this shift is NOT easy. It requires a mindset of trust, and the facilitator...
Jul 30, 2024
If I walked into your classroom, would I find students seated neatly in rows facing the front, or in small interdependent table teams?
One of the best ways to shift from a teacher-led to a student-centered environments is to re-arrange your furniture.
In this short bonus episode, I unpack simple ideas for...
Jul 25, 2024
In a world with advancing AI, personalized chatbots, and ready made content at student's fingerprints, how do we engage them in work that they find personally meaningful?
This short episode helps unpack the conditions necessary to engage students in this kind of work, irregardless of age or school subject.
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