Monthly Archives: August 2011

New York Times: Schools For Tomorrow

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Brian

I was informed recently that I am a speaker (a member of a panel) at the New York Times sponsored “Schools For Tomorrow” – Bringing Technology Into The Classroom Conference. They bill it as: “Technology is transforming how we live. … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Education, Messy Learning, Reform, Technology | 3 Comments

Getting to Know You

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Brian

Each year one of my favorite first week of school activities helps me figure out my first quarter seating arrangement while also helping students get to know one another. I’ve done this with 3rd graders through seventh graders. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooperative Learning, Inclusion, Messy Learning | 12 Comments

If Media Reported on National Security (for example) Like They Do Education

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Brian

Crisis in national security? If we follow the lead of NBC and their Education Nation and other media outlets’ education coverage, their coverage of the “National Security” crisis might look like this: We would put together a panel to discuss … Continue reading →

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