Mama’s Cranberry Crisp
Mama’s Cranberry Crisp We all have Thanksgiving traditions. My tradition revolves around 3 recipes. I have one ‘sweet’ dish from […]
Community
Learning
“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?”
– Albert Einstein
Learning
Learning Walk
On a recent learning walk, I was able to catch a glimpse of some interesting and impressive teaching and learning
Learning
Eportfolio Twitter Chat Test Run
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eportfolio, Learning, student led conferences
Learning Transcends School
Learning Transcends School Do you believe learning happens only at school? Probably not. Yet somehow, we act like it’s true.
eportfolio, Faculty Meetings, Professional Learning
Overcoming Obstacles to ePortfolios
Overcoming Obstacles to ePortfolios This morning’s faculty meeting saw teachers paired up with Middle School Digital Media students. Our goal
Coaching & Feedback, Instructional Rounds
Chatting About Instructional Rounds
Chatting About Instructional Rounds Last week, I was invited to chat (via Google Hangouts) with a group of students at
eportfolio, Learner Engagement, Learning Measures
Hacking ePortfolios
Hacking ePortfolios (cue sudden, startling music) There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it? Our school launched eportfolios a few
Badging, eportfolio, Learner Engagement
Student Feedback on ePortfolios
Student Feedback on ePortfolios Today, students met with their conference mentors to read an article and discuss how to make
Book Review, Leadership
Great by Choice
Great by Choice In preparation for an upcoming executive team meeting, our team read chapter 2 of Jim Collins’ book
Digital Citizenship, eportfolio, Formative Assessment, Innovation, Learning Measures, Progress Monitoring, Reflective Practice, Space Configurations, Technology, Visible Thinking Routines
10 Ways e-Portfolios Increase Learning
10 Ways e-Portfolios Increase Learning In schools, the use of e-portfolios is increasing as a way to enable learning, as