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Sharing my desire to engage students in meaningful learning, even when it's messy.

The Possibility of the Unexplored

4/20/2019

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80% of the world's oceans are unexplored. We have no idea what exists, what's possible, and what might be beneath the surface of the unexplored waters. Because of the difficulty, risk, and cost associated with exploration, we are unaware of the potential that lies beneath. 

What if the same is true for student learning? What if we have only scratched the surface of our learners' potential because of our unwillingness to be uncomfortable, fear of taking risks, and inability to see what's possible? 

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Fixing Up Your Lesson Plans

4/3/2019

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If you haven't heard of Waco, Texas, you might not be a fan of Fixer Upper on HGTV.  Chip and Joanna Gaines have created quite the stir in our little town and have created an experience unlike any other.  They are a local couple that take older homes and remodel, redesign them into beautiful living spaces that people are going crazy for right now.  They also own Magnolia Market, a place for others to find home decor similar to that used on the show.

As I drove by the Silos (a shopping experience created by Magnolia) the other day and saw people walking around with smiles on their faces, excited to be part of the Magnolia experience, I couldn't help but wonder what we need to do to make school a similar experience.  What if our students came into school looking forward to what would happen, wondering what they might see, and willing to spend time exploring, investing, and ultimately learning?


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    Andi was a classroom teacher for 16 years before pursuing her passion to change education by sharing practical ways to engage and empower this generation of learners.   She is currently a national speaker, author, consultant, and digital innovation specialist at ESC Region 12 in Waco, Texas. Andi is passionate about using meaningful technology in the classroom and finding innovative ways to engage today’s learners. 

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