Maintaining Balance
This is my reminder that technology is good, but should have boundaries. tlb
More Proof Grit Matters for the Next Generation of Children
More Proof Grit Matters During a forum on early childhood education in July, I heard a snippet of a TED Talk that started me thinking. The TED Talk was by … Continue reading
Connected, but Alone: How Do We Maintain Our Humanity in the Digital Age?
I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features a noteworthy TED Talk from Sherry Turkle (professor in the … Continue reading
What Defines You? Who Defines You?
Schools should provide opportunities for students to foster their innate skills while challenging them to try new things that will build and shape the character. Let’s seek to provide safe … Continue reading
“Linked Learning:” Vocational Education Redux
“Linked Learning:” Vocational Education Redux In keeping with my first blog of the day, I also thought I’d share this article from latimes.com all about California’s attempt to provide “relevance … Continue reading
What Does This Mean for K-12 Education?
What Does This Mean for K-12 Education? While reading an article on Time.com this morning, I suddenly had a troubling thought. What does it say about K-12 education if college … Continue reading
How Much is Too Much?
How do we determine the just right amount of screen time to help enhance the learning process? tlb
6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School | Edutopia
6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School | Edutopia. Like many schools, we are discussing the pros and cons of technology integration. In my school, we’ve been … Continue reading
Perils of Testing
If you’ve ever wondered what too much testing can do then check out this photo. tlb Source
Resources for Understanding the Common Core State Standards | Edutopia
Resources for Understanding the Common Core State Standards | Edutopia. Teachers and administrators – the folks at Edutopia have done an amazing job putting together a resource guide for teachers … Continue reading
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