A Meaningful Mess
So, I just got back from TCEA, my state's technology conference and AI was all the rage. In almost every single session that I attended, they mentioned or shared ChatGPT. And, let's be...
It’s important to make sure that parents and families understand Genius Hour and why you are making it a priority in your classroom. They should be aware of the projects that learners are...
As I was driving in this morning, my GPS rerouted me because of some construction that was in the area. As it did, I had a thought. So often in the classroom, we have to reroute. ...
PBL, Project-Based Learning, has a big impact on learners. Edutopia describes this way of learning as "a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world...
Pivot! Pivot! Sound familiar? Remember the famous Friends episode when Ross was yelling for his friends to pivot when he was being backed into a corner carrying a couch up the stairs?... |
Passion projects are such a great way to engage today’s learners and empower them to make connections to content, practice life-ready skills, and understand the importance of social-emotional...
When done well, Genius Hour is one of the most meaningful experiences that we can provide for our learners. It’s personal, makes learning relevant, and makes purpose a priority. Just...
So often, those of us that share Genius Hour, talk about how amazing it is and what we did well. However, the reality is that most of us did a lot of things wrong, too. It's...
When I reflect on my time in the classroom, I remember how many different labels each new class of learners brought to the table...gifted, dyslexic, ADHD, twice-exceptional, English language...
I have to admit that I'm a big fan of the word purpose. Purpose should drive everything that we do in the classroom and give both ourselves and our learners a reason for the work. The...
So I have to admit...I definitely have #flipgridfever right now. I have been reading so much about how teachers are using it to creatively give opportunities for reflection, connection, and...