The Next Generation
If you haven’t notice by now, I love using visuals in my blog posts! It is amazing what a simple picture can convey. While some pictures need explanation; this one needs no … Continue reading
Investing in EdTech
If you are like me, you are always looking for the most useful, cost efficient way to provide the best resources for your faculty and students. However, finding the best … Continue reading
Grit: The Other 21st Century Skills
Originally posted on User Generated Education:
Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to discuss individually each of the skills or dispositions I proposed…
The Minecraft Cell: Biology Meets Game-Based Learning | Edutopia
Like so many educators, I have been watching the evolution of technology in education for over 20 years. From the desktop to laptops to iPad technology, I have been watching … Continue reading
Essential Qualities Not Easily Measured by Tests
I found this great picture on twitter this morning. Wish these were the main qualities used to measure a quality education. tlb
The Windy City Takes A Leap: Innovators in the Field of Computer Science
It seems the city of Chicago has decided to take the leap moving forward with plans that for some may seem hasty and for others won’t seem hasty at all. … Continue reading
The Year of the Code | Edutopia
7 Apps for Teaching Children Coding Skills | Edutopia. During this year’s Computer Science Education Week (December 9-15) educators were asked to devote one hour to coding within the classroom. … Continue reading
What Motivates Us?
I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features Daniel Pink’s RSA Animate YouTube talk, Drive: The Surprising Truth … Continue reading
Another Look at the Writing Process
Teaching has absolutely changed since I was a child. And, how we teach writing has changed drastically due in large part to major advances in technology. According to Beth Holland’s … Continue reading
What Does Success Look Like?
What does success look like? Here is a hint; the journey to success isn’t a straight one but a journey full of lots of curves. tlb Source
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