How Simple Technology Can Change Education
Social media & similar forums solve one of the great shortcomings of traditional education: isolation and ignorance of ‘best practice’.
Grant Wiggins
Why Insisting On “Grit” In Learning Is Missing The Point
Grit must be evoked, challenged, and strengthened by quality schooling, challenging ideas and tasks at the core of academic experience.
A Nagging Doubt About Common Core Standards
I have in general been a fan of the movement toward national standards. There is obvious sense in it: there …
Thinking About A Lack Of Thinking
Thoughtful people think about their thinking — the meaning of what they learn & the consequences of what they do.
Everything You Know About Curriculum May Be Wrong. Really.
Let’s follow the logic, since it holds some promise of solving vexing & persistent problems of boredom and ineffectiveness that we see daily.
Clarifying Transfer & How It Impacts What We Think Students Understand
How Transfer Impacts What We Think Students Understand Preface: In collaboration with Grant Wiggins of Understanding by Design and Authentic …
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