via: elearninginfographics.com Listen to our president, education secretary or just about any bureaucrat claiming to be interested in American education, and at some point, you’ll hear that “We
Interestingly, I don’t see anything that says, you should bombard students with boring vocabulary workbook activities. Find more education infographics on e-Learning Infographics
via: startupeducation.org Mark Zuckerberg’s foundation, Startup:Education, claims that it invests in “high quality school models to help all children succeed.” On the surface, this seems very altruistic. What
Third in a series on strategies for eliminating traditional grades The more educators hear about the power of meaningful narrative feedback, the more their interest in feedback over
Second in a series on strategies for eliminating traditional grades via: mcclungsworld.com The workshop audience, filled with K-12 teachers and administrators, loved the idea of narrative feedback. “I
First in a series on strategies for eliminating traditional grades After promising to do all I can to eliminate traditional grades in schools this year, supporters have surfaced
Although this picture may need more pixels (or is it less?), the message, I believe, is clear. This is my 9-year-old’s backpack. It’s filled with folders, numerous workbooks,
In an article posted to the Digital Marketing Ramblings blog, Elliot Martinez identifies “6 Ways to Improve Your Customer Service and Increase Sales.” As I read each strategy,
via: the southern.com An astonishing report from CNN reveals that many schools have up to 18 percent of their athletes in revenue sports reading at an elementary level
I’m a big fan of Alfie Kohn and his work. Kohn has written widely on the deleterious effects of traditional education practices like homework and grades. In this
What has the most impact on achievement and overall success in academics? The answer is remarkably simple and overwhelmingly supported by research, yet for some inconceivable reason, education
Kakenya Ntaiya wanted something many American students hate. She wanted to go to school. In fact, she demanded it. In this remarkable TED talk, Kakenya explains how she
An honest and forthcoming reader of the Brilliant or Insane blog recently observed that my position as a former classroom teacher empowers me to say and do things
My New Year’s resolution, launching a war on traditional grades in all schools, is sparking plenty of attention here at Brilliant or Insane and on social media. Good
Buffer culture from Buffer I recently stumbled upon Buffer, my new favorite social media tool. (Look for a how-to video about Buffer at Learn it in 5 next week.)
As someone who is typically critical of American education, I recently took a look back, reflecting on what’s positive about teaching and learning in our country. Here are
The Kahn Academy is providing free one-hour training for anyone who wants to learn the rudimentary elements of computer coding. If even the phrase “computer coding” confuses you,
Before its release in early 2013, reviewers of, ROLE Reversal: Achieving Uncommonly Excellent Results in the Student-Centered Classroom, posed a variety of questions and statements about ROLE strategies.
All stakeholders in the Pittsburgh schools received a marvelous holiday gift, when their school board made an enlightened decision. via: seattleeducation2010.com The Pittsburgh school board terminated its $750,000
While presenting to a diverse group of K-12 educators at Penn University, a stimulating debate ensued, after I said that teachers need to stop traditional grading. “What about
