Series: Why Motivation Theory is Absolutely Crucial for Educators
Schools Find It Difficult to Change Without Compelling Reasons (and Even With Compelling Reasons) … When discussing the need for change in schools, educators can get in a rut of justifying current practice even when it does not deserve to be defended. That perpetuates status quo with little or no justification because it is the…
Reached My Limits of Being Tracked Part 1
I’ve Reached My Limit of Tracking This is Part 2 of a Series. Part 1 | Part 2 I have followed closely for years the increasing levels of tracking and surveillance by large tech/communication/transportation companies, data brokers, and now more and more from our government. This is a difficult topic for me as I am…
Reached My Limits of Being Tracked Part 2
I’ve Reached My Limit of Tracking This is Part 2 of a Series. Part 1 | Part 2 Part 2 So when is enough? It is very difficult to remove yourself entirely from all services without retreating to a cabin in the woods. But I am consciously looking for ways to reduce my “signals” to…
Interesting Summer Reading-Listening for 2024
Often during the school year it is hard to find the time and quiet to do professional close-reading, especially when you need to focus and concentrate. I would offer these recent articles and podcasts are deep but rich. Set aside time to dig in and enjoy: Articles: How mastery-based learning helps every student succeed https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/how-mastery-based-learning-helps-every-student-succeed/…
Interesting Summer Reading-Listening Part2
Here are three thought provoking podcasts worth checking out. The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast: Helping Inquiring Minds Learn podcast I particularly enjoyed his quick breakdown of different types of inquiry and his points about efficiency vs. depth of understanding: Inquiry might seem less efficient but leads to deeper learning. "I really believe the true measure of…
Series: If You Haven’t Jumped Into AI Yet
What Can AI Do? While there is disagreement/confusion of what constitutes being called AI, let’s delineate common tasks people use AI to solve: Let’s compare and contrast AI services hands-on Ramifications of AI for Education