Growth Mindset=Success
Why is teaching a growth mindset so important in schools today? I believe it is important because teaching a growth mindset helps students to develop a view of learning that … Continue reading
Essentials for Today’s Classroom
What are the essentials for today’s classroom? Like principal George Couros (@gcouros), I believe the best classrooms encourage student voice, choice, and self-reflection. I also believe these classrooms provide lots of … Continue reading
Power of the Written Word
“The ability of writers to imagine what is not the self, to familiarize the strange and mystify the familiar, is the test of their power.” Toni Morrison … Continue reading
Educators as Lead Learners
Originally posted on User Generated Education:
I have discussed educators as model learners before: The educator’s role has or should change in this age of information abundance or Education 2.0-3.0.…
Creating Active Learners First
If you are a regular visitor to principalaim, you know how important educational technology is to me; however, educational technology means more to me than simply employing the latest bells … Continue reading
The Power of Imagination
I believe it is essential to foster a child’s imagination … “Knowledge without imagination is never enough.” tlb Source
Building Strong Children
Like so many of my peers, I can remember the moment I decided to become a teacher. My moment came during my sophomore year in high school when I first … Continue reading
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