education… Failing Beyond Your Expertise-How Discomfort Can Lead to Excellence 16 Nov 20231 May 2026 Where do YOU like to be? In this image, where is the greatest area of growth? What area is the most daunting? As a fan of Adam Grant, I became…
education… “Shifting the Goal Posts.” the Transition Towards Student-Centered Learning 19 Jan 202311 Apr 2026 Goals, Successes, and Pitfalls for Educators in Considering a Transition to Student-Centered Clasrooms I was in my own little, happy rut. Admittedly, after 15 years of "sage on the stage,"…
education… Making knowledge visible- the benefits of student-designed models. 19 Nov 202228 Nov 2022 How do we know that our students are learning? Assessment is traditionally the way that educators determine if true learning has occurred. Whether formative or summative, we have all experienced…
Education and teaching… Differentiation for students is not “dumbing down” or “changing standards.” The struggle for productive struggle. 7 Oct 20228 Oct 2022 "Differentiated instruction is doing what’s fair for students. It’s a collection of best practices strategically employed to maximize students’ learning at every turn, including giving them the tools to handle…
Education and teaching… Seven Steps To Create Productive Learning Walks 1 Oct 20227 Feb 2023 My perspective on teacher feedback "Mr. H.? I have a question." I still wonder how many times I hear my last initial in the middle of class. It is the…
Education and teaching… Identifying your “why.” From standards to learning targets for busy educators 10 Aug 202111 Apr 2026 In a post (or current) COVID educational environment, we - educators- are being handed an opportunity. Now, when I say this, I am not referring to the artifact forged in…
Education and teaching… A case against averages and the Gotcha” culture of grading 24 Apr 20191 Feb 2023 Written on the board: "Test Tomorrow!" That four letter word that we use for assessment strikes fear into the hearts of many students. Failure becomes an option. I have written…
Education and teaching… Engage Students by Becoming a Creator of Experiences 1 Apr 20192 Apr 2019 Let me set the stage. Mid workshop, mind racing as questions are being asked about classroom practices, students, personalized learning, and how to juggle all of the students, in different…
Education and teaching… The Deeper Dive. Off to Present at Deeper Learning 2019! 26 Mar 2019 There are times during my career as an educator where I have been inspired. I will admit that I have fallen victim to my last book, TED talk, discussion with…
Education and teaching… When Students Talk and We Actually Listen. A PBL Story With Surprising Twists….. 25 Feb 201925 Feb 2019 The email arrived with the usual "ping!" It contained a Google form link about wants and hopes for changes to our school schedule. The scheduling committee was going to meet…
