by edtosavetheworld | Dec 15, 2014 | News and Trends, Stage 4: Disciplinary Thinking
One way to look at the world is to divide it into adaptive and technical challenges and solutions. For example if I am a teacher using a math textbook that is outdated, I can solve that problem with a technical solution, a new textbook. If, however, my challenge is...
by edtosavetheworld | Oct 30, 2014 | Stage 5: Students as World Changers
What would happen if…. we measured passion, purpose and joy instead of skills and content? What would happen if instead of judging our schools based on test scores and passing rates, we evaluated them based on their ability inspire students’ passion, help students...
by edtosavetheworld | Oct 28, 2014 | Stage 5: Students as World Changers
Just like we need to rethink accountability for 21st century, we also need to reimagine how we assess students in our own classrooms. To take a step in that direction, check out these innovative assessment tools! Measuring Creativity – The Buck Institute created...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 23, 2014 | Stage 2: Joyful and Efficient
Looking for ways to make your classroom more joyful and efficient? Want to model world-changing practices for your students? Join me in a little challenge: go paperless! Drawing inspiration from yesterday’s march for the climate in New York, I’m giving...
by edtosavetheworld | Jan 20, 2014 | Stage 1: Adult Learning and Leadership
“Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be. We have an opportunity to make America a better nation.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The United...
