Twelve years ago Will Richardson published Why School?, a short but incredibly impactful ebook that has strongly influenced my own thinking about learning, teaching, and schooling. Published by the folks who run the TED conferences, it contained gems like: What doesn’t work any longer is our...
The fourth grade teacher who had students make these turkeys for art class said: We know which ones didn’t follow the directions because of how their turkeys turned out. 4th grade art. ART. Control and compliance instead of celebration and creativity. [sigh] Related Posts Echo chamber redux Much ado about...
I don’t know any teachers who have forgotten their why. But I know a bunch who have lost it because of schools, policymakers, and administrators. Download this file. See also my other slides. Related Posts Milestones: 4th birthday and 19,000 subscribers Books I read in October 2024 Should teachers be...
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in October 2024… Human 2.0, Patrick Kane & Samuel Rodriguez (biomedical engineering) The Ghosts of Trappist, K. B. Wagers (science fiction) Impossible Creatures, Katherine Rundell (fantasy) The McMurdo Rift, Bradley Lejeune (science fiction) Into the Stars, James Rosone (science fiction) Into the Battle, James Rosone...
How I beat burnout and cultivated a classroom community that helps sustain me I am an elementary school teacher of about 6-ish years. I’ve worked in various towns and school settings throughout a few different roles as a long-term substitute, SPED paraprofessional/teacher assistant, and K-5 classroom...
Outdoor learning has so many amazing benefits for both students and teachers. Yet, so many teachers just don’t do it. Why? Sometimes the barriers are real, such as not having access to green space near your school. However, a lot of times the barriers are in our...
As we work to transform schools, I’m surprised at how often I hear some variation of the following from parents, school board or community members, and maybe even educators: I have to do whatever my boss says. I don’t have much voice and choice in what I...
Google's NotebookLM is an AI powerhouse that can supercharge lessons, engage students in exciting new ways, and even help to create podcasts! Find out how and you'll even get to listen to podcasts I made in minutes in this article that I wrote for Tech...
As AI continues to transform the world, it's more important than ever for educators to keep up with this rapidly evolving technology. That's why I’m excited to share that Google and Adobe offer free classes designed to certify educators in basic AI literacy. These classes...
