I have been thinking about how we deliver technology professional development at our school. There are currently two goals that we are trying to accomplish: Making sure teachers are aware of new tools so that they can become competent users of technology for themselves. Making sure teachers can use these tools to enrich and transform [...]
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The Harkness Classroom for the 21st Century
October 15th, 2008 · No Comments · 1:1, teaching and learning
Over the past six months, we have been investigating several converging ideas: Campus Wide Long Range Space Planning Questioning of Schedule and Time in all three of our divisions Discussion of the role of technology – tablets, laptops, projectors, network, and services to support learning These conditions are converging, suggesting that we are nearing a [...]
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Web 1.5 + Inspiration = Potentially Great Product
October 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment · k12online07, teaching and learning
One of the tools that I have and enjoyed is Inspiration. I have used this product since 1989, when a forward thinking local school system purchased it for its teachers and I had to train them on how to use it. I have always been a visual thinker, which is one of the reasons that [...]
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21st Century Research – The Dilemma (Humor)
October 8th, 2008 · No Comments · k12online07, teaching and learning
Yesterday, I overheard two seventh graders in the library, chatting about the research project the they were conducting searches online at a table. The first student said, “Don’t forget that we were just asked to include a print source for our research project.” At this, the student replied, “I have that covered. Mine is Gordon [...]
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Framework for 21st Century Learning – My Version
October 8th, 2008 · No Comments · teaching and learning
I had an epiphany. The framework for 21st Century Learning can be stated very simply and elegantly. Learners in the 21st Century need to: To begin, we have to agree with others that there is a problem and what the problem is. To solve the problem identified, we had to decide in consultation with others [...]
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