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Blended Learning That Is Truly Blended

Even though blended learning is erroneously becoming synonymous with online, digital learning, it is arguably the most intriguing and perhaps the least mastered of all current buzz words.

12 days ago by John Hardison

EdTech

Infinity: The Size of Today’s Classrooms

There was once a time when contemplating tearing down my classroom walls fancied me wearing a yellow safety helmet and operating a wrecking-ball wielding crane machine.

27 days ago by John Hardison

Learning

60 Seconds & a Camera: Essentials for a Culminating Activity

Take a look at these "60-second" activities to invigorate any lesson. The hours spent working towards the 1-minute recap are well worth the investment.

one month ago by John Hardison

Learning

Creating Curriculum with Meaning and Purpose

I have come to realize when it comes to curriculum, nothing is more important than the child, and the willingness to remain flexible with the planning process. This creative process is art, and contributes to what Seth Godin refers to as becoming indispensable in his twelfth book, Linchpin.

one month ago by Courtney Hanes

Learning

22 Power Cards to Revolutionize a Class Discussion

The traditional model was not working. They needed a change. So, my colleague and I turned to some trusty characters and powerful forms of expression. How do characters like Santa, Yoda, Superman, and Socrates sound? What about powers labeled nose-to-nose, apps, sing, and resurrection? Sound boring?

one month ago by John Hardison

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Foundation for Excellence in Education

The Foundation for Excellence in Education is igniting a movement of reform, state by state, to transform education for the 21st century economy. Excellence in Action, the organization’s flagship initiative, is working with lawmakers and policymakers to advance education reform across America. Learn more at www.Exce...

Leadership

A Teacher’s Heart and Foundational Data

Please allow me to write honestly and drop it like it’s hot for a moment. To put it bluntly, I am afraid. You see, I have a recurring nightmare that often leaves me drenched in sweat with sky-rocketing blood pressure and my nerves shot. This dream, made unpleasant by a persistent sound of the mouse click, usually cat...

2 months ago by John Hardison

Learning

Padlet: Today’s Digital Sheet of Paper

Even if you had only attended one class in your entire life, more than likely you have been asked, “Can I borrow a sheet of paper?” Some laid-back, often-tardy-to-school classmate probably gave you some excuse just as the rest of the students began diligently scribbling down resemblances of the teacher’s key lect...

2 months ago by John Hardison