by edtosavetheworld | Sep 18, 2015 | Ed2S Fellows
Do you dream of busting out of the factory model of education? Become an Ed to Save the World Fellow and push the boundaries of how we teach and learn! July 6 – 8, 2016 in Washington, DC. Click here for the application or email julie@edtosavetheworld.com for...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 17, 2015 | Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding
Once you have a beautifully written statement of conceptual relationships, or even if you don’t(!), you can still be a concept-based teacher if you follow this simple advice: Much like Optimus Prime transforms himself from a semi-truck to an all-powerful robot...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 16, 2015 | wellness
If you are like me, you might need an energy boost a couple times a day. Lately I’ve been reaching for sugary snacks way more than I should. Yesterday I ate a brownie after lunch and snacked on sugary junk all afternoon. And yesterday evening, I crashed. It was...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 15, 2015 | Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding
We’ve written specifically about the discipline of mathematics several times — the two specific to concept-based are here and here. To me, it’s the discipline that requires the greatest shift in how it is traditionally taught. Many experts talk about...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 14, 2015 | Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding
I’m a fan of the International Baccalaureate Program. I love the commitment to building a better world through education. I love the inquiry process of learning and the dedication to improving the quality of student thinking. Most of all, I love that the...
