Leading From The HeartI was given some homework on Friday. It was to make a short video, talking to teachers about saving time in the classroom with oral assessments. Here you go, Marc ;) I cannot underscore the value of talking to your students for evaluative purposes. Not only is it the quickest way to evaluate individual understanding … Saving time while assessing
We had the opportunity to chat with Marc Prensky at a Quebec convention for adult educators (AQIFGA). Here are some thoughts and comments from the morning. —- “If the answer is findable on google then it’s not a good question.” Marc Prensky The idea of embedding curriculum within student interests and relevancy –> something I … A morning with Marc Prensky: idea bits
A short while ago I began a discussion on LinkedIn asking if people agreed with my statement that integrating technology was not the goal. The comments were rich, if you are a member of TIE (Technology in Education) at LinkedIn, go ahead and read the comments. So many good thoughts. I thought I’d open it … Is integrating technology still the goal?
What do you teach? Whether it be math, English, French, science, History, economics, computer science… are you allowing your students to use whatever tools they need to be successful? Are you allowing your students to use their own technology to learn? Are you allowing your students to record themselves (or you) with their phones or … Some essential questions for teachers.
Today I read this, written by Nathan Smith, Director of Technology at the College of Education & Human Services of Utah State University. “…Connecting with our students in meaningful, positive ways – making each of them feel wanted, important, safe, valued, and needed – is to me the real “art” of teaching. I call this … The human touch of tech